Brilio.net - Intensive use of the stove without maintenance can result in the accumulation of stubborn stains. Stove conditions that are left dirty for a long period of time are at risk of rust and damage. Severe damage to the stove can only be overcome by purchasing a new unit.
Regular maintenance is the main key to maintaining the durability of the stove. A netizen named Johanne shared his experience in maintaining a stainless steel stove regularly. Although it takes extra time and effort, the results of cleaning the stove provide their own satisfaction.
Johanne's statement quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube Johanne's Junk Journal Life on Friday (11/15) emphasized the importance of discipline in cleaning the stove. According to him, the cleaning process does take time and energy. However, the results are very satisfying and make the heart happy.
Johanne faced the problem of stubborn burnt stains on her stove. The solution offered only requires two common kitchen ingredients for cooking. The cleaning method used is safe because it does not cause scratches on the stove surface.
First, sprinkle the entire burnt area with baking soda. After that, sprinkle a little water so that the baking soda doesn't dry out too much. Leave it for a few moments, then brush the area using a bamboo brush.
Johanne uses a bamboo brush because she thinks it is smoother and does not damage the surface of the stove. Brush for a few minutes until the burnt marks are no longer stubborn on the stove.
photo: YouTube/Johanne's Junk Journal Life
Then, take a clean cloth or kitchen towel and dampen it with a little water. Wipe all remaining stains and baking soda using the cloth until clean. Once clean, use a dry cloth to wipe off any remaining water left on the stove.
photo: YouTube/Johanne's Junk Journal Life
The final touch, to make the stove body shine even more, brush it using a little cooking oil that has been dripped on a kitchen tissue. Brush it over the entire surface of the stove body, after that the stove is ready to be used again for cooking.
Reported from thekitchn.com, applying oil to the stove after cleaning it not only makes it look shinier. But, it can also prevent rust, so the stove remains durable. You can use any type of cooking oil, such as olive oil, coconut oil, or others.
photo: YouTube/Johanne's Junk Journal Life
How, is it easy to clean the stove like this? Peeking at the comments column on Johanne's Junk Journal Life's YouTube upload, a number of netizens admitted to being interested in trying this method. On the other hand, there are also those who suggest other ways to clean the stove. This upload has also been watched more than 63 thousand times.
"Nice! I just cleaned my stove using this method, worked great! Thank you!" said YouTube massysm.
"Wow I try it," said YouTube Bisdak Bisaya.
"Try washing soda instead of baking soda to remove fat and burn marks. Wear kitchen gloves, as washing soda is more alkaline than baking soda. Take 500 ml of warm water (20 to 40 C) and add 10-12 gms of washing soda (Sodium carbonate). Dissolve it completely and use it through a spray bottle. Works wonders on fat and burn marks," explained YouTube Spartan Warrior.