Bid farewell to burnt-on food and grease with this brilliant stove cleaning hack.
Keeping your hob spotless by wiping it down after every use means you’ll likely never face the challenge of stubborn grime. However, many of us will confess our stoves don’t get the regular cleaning they require, leaving us with a daunting task when we do tackle it.
The stove is a hotspot for dirt accumulation, and even the most careful cooks find that somehow, food and debris manage to fuse onto the surface, especially around the burners.
But fear not if your stove resembles a battlefield and is crying out for a deep clean. It may appear to be an insurmountable chore to restore its shine, but there’s a simple trick that cleaning enthusiasts swear by.
You only need one everyday skincare product that’s probably sitting in your bathroom right now.
On Reddit, someone sought advice for their grimy hob, posting: “I’ve tried to elbow grease it but with my chronic illness I just can’t get it off without hurting my body. What cleaners can I try to use to clean it? (I think it’s burnt food? I don’t know it was like this when I moved in).”
It wasn’t long before suggestions started pouring in. One individual praised a typical skincare tool as the ultimate solution for tough stove stains – a pumice stone.
Their advice was clear: “I use a pumice stone, just make sure to keep the area wet while using the pumice stone to avoid scratches.”
Pumice stone, born from the rapid cooling of lava during volcanic eruptions, is widely recognised for its skin-exfoliating capabilities, particularly for removing hard skin on the feet.
It’s also a nifty tool in preventing ingrown hairs, with a gentle exfoliation helping to clear away dead skin and releasing trapped hairs. When paired with a chemical exfoliant such as salicylic acid, pumice can even assist in treating warts by softening the skin and thinning the growth.
For those passionate about cleanliness, it also comes highly recommended as a stove-cleaning hack. However, caution is advised to not use the same stone for both skincare and kitchen scrubbing.
The individual who initiated the discussion commended the use of pumice for cleaning as “really smart” and was eager to give it a go. They inquired about any specific cleaning agents to be used in conjunction.
The response: “No, I just use a small amount of dish soap.”