HOW TO CLEAN GAS STOVE GRATES
No matter how carefully you clean as you go, stuck-on food and grease are bound to splatter and bake onto gas stove grates. Over time, that buildup turns grates black and crusty, can cause smoke and odors while you cook, and if left untreated, can even become a fire hazard.
Harsh options like commercial oven cleaners or soaking grates in ammonia can work, but they come with strong fumes and require good ventilation for safety. There are gentler home remedies, like vinegar and baking soda, but they often aren't strong enough to break down baked-on grease without a lot of scrubbing.
Make your life easy. A simple soak in Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner loosens grease and grime so it wipes away quickly and easily, leaving clean grates behind.
Directions for Cleaning Stove Grates:
Before you start, avoid getting the pilot light or electric igniters wet.
- Let everything cool. Never clean stove grates while they're still hot.
- Remove the pieces. Take off the grates and the burner caps.
- Prepare your sink. Plug the drain and place the grates in the sink.
- Add Simple Green. Fill the sink with enough warm water to cover the grates, and add 2 cups of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner.
- Soak. Let the grates soak for about 20 minutes while you clean the rest of the stove.
- Scrub. If needed, scrub with a scouring pad on uncoated grates, or use a sponge or soft-bristled brush on porcelain-coated cast iron grates.
- Rinse. Rinse all pieces with clean water.
- Dry. Dry every piece completely with a cloth or let them air dry before putting them back so moisture doesn't damage the igniters. If your grates are bare cast iron, dry them right away to prevent rust.
- Replace and test. Put the burner caps and grates back in place. If the pilot light went out, relight it, then test each burner.
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