Cleaning & Organizing Kitchen Cleaning Tips How to Clean the Stove Top Follow these steps for getting the most spatter-prone part of the oven sparkling again. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on March 28, 2014 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Johnny Miller Spray Grates Follow these steps for getting the most spatter-prone part of the oven sparkling again. This technique is meant for gas stove tops (for electric ones, scroll down). Take off grates, griddles, and other removable parts. If the residue is not heavy, skip to the next slide. Should you have serious burned-on spills, place parts on a newspaper outside or in a well-ventilated area and spray with a commercial oven cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Let sit a few hours or overnight. Johnny Miller Scrub Grates Wash grates in hot water and dishwashing liquid. Use a scouring pad on noncoated grates; for coated ones, use a sponge. Dry thoroughly before replacing. Sparkle scrub sponges (similar to shown), casabella.com. Johnny Miller Clean Fuel Ports Clear any blockages with a pin or paper clip. Johnny Miller Remove Spills Soak a cloth in hot water, and place over the spill for a few minutes. Remove buildup with a rubber scraper. Pan scraper (similar to shown), surlatable.com. Johnny Miller Wipe the Surface Use a damp sponge to wipe the surface clean. Be sure the sponge is not sopping; excess water can damage the igniter. On a glass or ceramic cook top, use a damp cloth. Pop-up sponges, $15 for 12, williams-sonoma.com. Johnny Miller Clean Knobs Remove knobs, and wash with warm water and dishwashing liquid. Do not soak in water or use a cleaner that contains ammonia or abrasives, since doing so may remove the graphics. Dry thoroughly before replacing. Johnny Miller Dry Using a cotton or microfiber cloth, wipe the stove top dry. (If it's stainless steel, wipe in the direction of the grain.) Johnny Miller Electric Stove Tops: Remove Coils Remove the coils and reflector bowls. Johnny Miller Electric Stove Tops: Clean Bowls Wipe coils with a damp sponge. Johnny Miller Electric Stove Tops: Wipe Clean reflector bowls with hot water and a mild cleanser. Johnny Miller Electric Stove Tops: Open Top Open the stove top, and wipe with a damp sponge. (To burn off residue on the coils, put them back on the stove; then run the exhaust fan and turn the burners to high.) Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit