Stove burners and stove burner pans are some of the most vexing things to clean in any kitchen. They are prone to both food spills AND high heats, which results in baked-on messes that are seemingly impossible to remove.
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Before I got a nice, new gas stove a couple of years ago, I had a clunky old electrical range that suffered from the same issues I mentioned above. I eventually just started buying cheap packs of replacement stove burner pans at Walmart, because I could not for the life of me find an effective way to clean them. But once I got a nice new gas range, I knew I’d have to figure out how to get those parts clean, since they aren’t as easily replaceable as the burner pans had been. That’s when I discovered the ammonia method that I’ll be showing you today!
Using this method, I am able to clean all the removable parts of my stove without any serious scrubbing. It’s super simple, and I use it a couple of times a year to keep my stove looking clean and sparkly! For those of you who haven’t tried this method yet, you simply MUST. Period. One of the best tips I’ve ever come across on Pinterest, and that’s saying a LOT!
How To Clean Your Stove Burners
You’ll need:
- Stove burner parts
- Gallon-sized ziplock bags
- Ammonia
Directions:
Pour a splash of ammonia into a ziplock bag. Then place one of your stove parts into the bag and seal it, and repeat until all the parts you want to clean are sealed up in bags. (You can put between a few parts in the same bag if there’s enough space.)
Leave the bags on your countertop overnight.
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In the morning, pull the parts out of the bag and use a soapy sponge to wipe away the grease and grime.
If there are a few extra stubborn stubborn spots of grime, tackle them with a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide and a little elbow grease. The baking soda/peroxide paste can also help polish the shinier parts and leave them looking sparkling clean.
I think the before-and-after pictures speak for themselves!
The only part that didn’t come quite as clean as I would have liked was the burner base. But as you can see in the before photo, the part was a little rusty already, so I think that contributed to it not coming as clean as the other parts. I’ll have to use something a bit tougher on that piece, but otherwise everything looked marvelous!
I was highly skeptical of this method before I tried it, but I’m so glad I did! Now it’s your turn! :-)
Well, the kitchen/laundry room tile installation is complete and I couldn’t be happier! To say it’s an improvement over our old linoleum floor would be a VAST understatement. :-) My compliments to “Levi The Tile Guy” (sung to the tune of “Bill Nye the Science Guy”…in my own mind anyway!)…..did a fantastic job! Thank you Mr. Hammond! :-)
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I have spent the last SEVERAL days trying to get things back in order and FINALLY, this afternoon, I was ready to give my new floor it’s “first bath”. I have already damp-mopped it a few times in an attempt to clean up the dust and grout residue, but today I decided to give it a good old-fashioned cleaning. With an old-fashioned mop and everything! :-)
And I had just the cleaner in mind. It’s something I found on Food.com. I know….crazy huh? lol. I still get a chuckle out of that one. Turns out they have lots of great homemade cleaner-type “recipes”. Food for the home??
The thing that “sold” me on this cleaner was the grease-cutting factor. I hate a greasy floor and over the last few days I have been cooking a bunch of stuff on the stovetop that seems to be greasing up the place. (I’ve actually been experimenting with a cool idea for cooking the PERFECT steak! So carnivores take note! Blog post coming soon!) :-)
So with the floor freshly swept and all chairs, stools, etc. up off the floor….I was ready for the inaugural mopping of the tile floor!
DIY Grease-Cutting Floor Cleaner
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap (I use Dawn and it’s pretty concentrated/sudsy….so I cut this back to 1 TEASPOON)
- 1/4 cup washing soda
- 2 gallons very warm tap water (I think I added closer to 3 gallons to my bucket. I like to give the floor a pretty good soaking!)
*Note: I do not recommended this recipe for waxed floors.
Directions:
Add vinegar, dish soap and washing soda to a bucket.
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Add warm water from your tap and mix well.
Mop the area with the solution. When I first started mopping I was a bit concerned about the suds because typically I just STEAM my floors. But the more area I mopped and watched it dry, the less worried I was. The floor didn’t have any feel or look of soap residue at all. It just looked and felt CLEAN! And grease-free!
One of my more popular blog posts is one I originally posted several years ago, about how to remove those unsightly yellow stains that crop up on the armpit area of shirts. During the course of researching and writing the post, I learned some unexpected things about deodorant! Because those armpit stains aren’t just caused by sweat – they’re caused by a combination of sweat and aluminum (a common ingredient in antiperspirants).
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So whether you’re just trying to avoid pit stains, or simply want to make a switch to something natural and homemade, there are plenty of reasons to give a homemade deodorant a try. And lucky for you, that’s what I’ll be sharing with you today! I’ll show you how to make a great homemade spray-on deodorant that is safe, effective and downright enjoyable to use. (No, really! This deodorant feels cool and refreshing when I put it on, and it’s quite nice on really hot days!)
This particular formula includes clary sage essential oil for its antibacterial properties. Clary sage oil can help kill smelly bacteria, and it also has a pleasant scent that makes it a great addition to this spray deodorant. And as an added bonus, clary sage oil can help you feel less stressed and more centered. (And who couldn’t use a bit of that when they’re getting ready for the day?) Here’s how you can make it at home!
Homemade Spray-On Deodorant
Ingredients:
*Note: Clary sage essential oil is fine for most people, but it should not be used during pregnancy. Feel free to substitute in another oil with odor-banishing properties, like melaleuca, lavender, or rosemary oil.
Directions:
Add the witch hazel, aloe vera, baking soda and essential oils to a small spray bottle, and shake well to combine.
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Using Your Homemade Spray Deodorant
Shake the bottle well before each use. Spray on underarms and let dry for a few seconds, if desired. Or just spray it on and go about your day!
Original article and pictures take www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com site
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