These three foolproof tips have you covered.
You know the drill.
Luckily there are three tried-and-true methods that work all the time, every time.
Perhaps the most popular method is using ammonia.
The fumes are excellent at picking away at a gratings surface over the span of a few hours.
Ammonia is highly volatile, meaning at room temperature its liquid form easily escapes into the air.
you might use this to your advantage.
Put all the grates in the bag and add 2 cups of ammonia.
Seal the grates and ammonia together in the bag and see to it its tight.
Ammonias volatility means the fumes can easily leak through small holes and stink up the house.
Its important that the grates arent immersed in the ammonia.
The gaseous fumes do the cleaning, which is why using a big bag is important.
Leave the bag alone for about 10 to 12 hours.
When the fume-soak is complete, simply rinse the grates with water.
Most of the gross grime will wash away easily.
Get out your scrub pad for the last few stubborn spots, and youre done.
One common kitchen assumption is that degreasers should work immediately.
I know many friends and family members who protest that degreasers are ineffective.
Just likebrowning beefbefore making aslow-cooked stewa necessary step to complete the task.
Powder degreasers work better on burner grates if you wet the surface first.
The degreaser will slowly decompose buildup on the grating.
The process is simple.
Clean off whatever you could with soap and warm water, gently scrubbing each grate one at a time.
Then wet some baking soda with water and mix until it forms a thick paste.
Apply this paste directly to the burners.
double-check you get all the tiny and hidden recesses in the grating.
Let the baking soda break down the grease on the surface for about 30 minutes.
Afterward, scrub under warm water.
As with other methods, you shouldnt need much scrubbing unless the building is super thick.
In that case, you might need to rinse and repeat the process.
Ive never had burner grates survive a second round.
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