How To Clean Cast Iron Stove Grates Without Ammonia?

Using ammonia is really effective but I do not prefer using it. I have learned how to clean stove grates without ammonia with easily available items at home. Ammonia needs a lot of precautions, so it’s better to avoid using it. You can use hot water, vinegar, baking soda for this purpose. Here are some simple processes on how to clean cast iron gas stove grates.

How to Clean Iron Grates on Gas Stove?

You can clean iron grates on a gas stove by following these methods:

• Soak the stove grates in hot, soapy water for a few hours or overnight, then scrub them with a brush or sponge to remove grease and grime.

• Create a paste by mixing baking soda and water; apply it to the grates; spray with white vinegar; let it fizz and then scrub with a brush before rinsing.

• Make a paste with dish soap and baking soda, apply it to the grates, and scrub with a brush or sponge, then rinse thoroughly.

• Combine lemon juice and baking soda to create a paste, apply it to the grates, let it sit for a while, then scrub and rinse.

• Place the grates in a large plastic bag with a mixture of water and a few drops of dish soap, seal the bag, and leave it in the sun to heat up and loosen grime, then scrub and rinse.

• Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and let the grates soak in the solution for a few hours, then scrub and rinse.

• Apply a commercial degreaser or oven cleaner suitable for the type of grates you have, let it sit according to the product instructions, and scrub before rinsing thoroughly.

• Scrub the grates with a wire brush or steel wool to remove stubborn, baked-on residue, and follow up with one of the above methods for a thorough clean.

• If your grates are dishwasher safe, place them in the dishwasher with your regular detergent to remove grease and grime.

So this is how to clean stove cast iron grates. All of these are super easy so you can try them out. 

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I have often heard people saying that with ammonia you can easily clean up an iron stove but I really could not understand how to get ammonia every time so I was looking for some homemade cleaning remedies. At last I asked my mother how to clean cast iron stove grates without ammonia and she stated an easy method to clean it up. I assure you that every time you need not go to the market and buy ammonia or some other cleaning products but these steps will help you to get the best result. Here I will tell you how to clean gas stove top cast iron grates.

Methods to clean stove grates at home

• At first let the burners cool completely and then start removing the iron grates

• Place the iron stove in a sink and cover it with hot water fully

• Make a solution of dish soap and water and dip the stove in it for about 10 to 15 minutes

• Use a brush to remove the dirt

• Rinse it with warm water and make it fully clean

• Dry it completely and be sure to get the desired result like I did.

I hope these steps have helped you to know how to clean stove burner grates.

Everyone has baking soda in their home so let me share how to clean gas stove top cast iron grates with it. 

• Make a paste of baking soda and water

• Use a brush and start cleaning the stove

• Leave it for about 15 to 20 minutes and let the paste work

• Use a brush to clean it completely and it will get completely clean

I hope you have understood how to clean cast iron stove grates without ammonia and yet make it clean.

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