foto: TikTok/@momssally29
Brilio.net - Although often considered trivial, stove burners are one of the kitchen components that are most easily dirty and crusty. When cooking, food and oil often spill and burn on the burner, resulting in a layer of crust that builds up over time. Unfortunately, many do not pay special attention to this burner until finally the thick crust begins to interfere with the efficiency of the stove and the appearance of the kitchen.
Dirty stove burners are not just an aesthetic problem, the buildup of crust can affect heat distribution and make the cooking process uneven. This can result in food that is not cooked properly or even takes longer to cook. In addition, unclean burners can become a breeding ground for bacteria, which of course is unhygienic and has the potential to cause health problems.
To keep the kitchen clean and healthy, it is important to clean the stove burners regularly. Regular cleaning will not only help maintain the efficiency of the stove but also extend its lifespan. However, if it is too thick, some people tend to choose to soak it in soapy water for hours.
In fact, you can shorten the time if you use the right cleaning materials. Luckily, a TikTok user @momssally29 once shared a special trick in removing scale on the stove burner. Without special materials, she only relies on a few simple ingredients found in the kitchen.
As reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @momssally29 on Monday (11/18), the simple ingredients in question are dishwashing soap and citric acid. Yup! Just those two ingredients, the crust on the stove burner can be completely removed. However, the technique must also be right, yes.
photo: TikTok/@momssally29
First, boil water in a pan. Then put in the stove burner that you want to clean. If so, add enough citric acid and dish soap. Stir until all ingredients are dissolved.
photo: TikTok/@momssally29
Next, boil the stove burner for about 1 hour with medium heat only. But make sure at this stage, you don't leave the kitchen or leave the stove on just like that, okay? So wait until the boiling process is really appetizing. If the water shrinks, you can add water to the pan.
photo: TikTok/@momssally29
Well, after 1 hour, turn off the stove and let it cool. Then scrub it using an old toothbrush. You can also rely on a rougher brush if there is still stubborn crust.
photo: TikTok/@momssally29
Once it has been brushed clean, continue rinsing the stove burner under running water. Then dry it first so that there is no soap residue or crust that is still attached. Now, the cleaned stove burner can be dried first before being ready to be reinstalled.
How? Easy enough, right? You can apply this technique if you want to wash a dirty stove burner. However, it is better not to wait until the stove burner is really thickly crusted so that the washing process is also easier.
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