Without soaking it in hot water, here's how to clean an oily and crusty stove coaster using 3 kitchen ingredients

Facebook/Fitri Rahmawati

Not only dirt on the stove body, other components such as the coaster must also be cleaned regularly.

Brilio.net - Stoves are used for cooking. Therefore, every kitchen must have stoves of various types and models. Modern stoves generally use fuels such as gas, electricity, or induction to produce the heat needed for cooking.

To keep the stove durable and functioning well, proper maintenance is very necessary. Cleaning the stove regularly , for example, can help avoid the buildup of dirt and grease that can interfere with its performance. Not only dirt on the stove body, other components such as the coaster must also be cleaned regularly.

Even so, many people still ignore the cleanliness of this stove coaster. As a result, the coaster looks dirty because it is crusty and full of oil stains. In fact, if it's like that, the stove coaster will be difficult to clean, you know. Some people even wash the stove with special tricks, such as soaking it first in hot water so that the scale and fat fall off.

But instead of soaking it first, you can use a more practical method to clean the stove coaster. A Facebook user, Fitri Rahmawati, once shared a trick for easily cleaning crusty and oily stove coasters without soaking them. With just three kitchen ingredients, he can make the stove mat shine again.

As reported by BrilioFood from Fitri Rahmawati's Facebook account on Wednesday (24/4), the kitchen ingredients in question are baking soda, vinegar and dishwashing soap. However, so that the stove coaster can be easily cleaned, you must first remove it from the stove body.

photo: Facebook/Fitri Rahmawati

Next, sprinkle baking soda directly onto the dirty surface of the stove mat. After that, flush with vinegar evenly. For maximum results, let it sit for a few moments so that these two ingredients react and help remove the stains on the stove mat.

photo: Facebook/Fitri Rahmawati

If it has been left to sit, add enough dish soap. Then rub the stove coaster using wire wool. Now, because the crust and oil stains are starting to come off, you can rub it easily without extra effort, you know.

photo: Facebook/Fitri Rahmawati

After rubbing for a few minutes, rinse the stove mat with running water. Shortly after rinsing, this stove mat looks shinier, you know. The surface is even rougher because the oil stains are completely gone. This indicates that the mixture of these three kitchen ingredients is very effective in removing stubborn stains on the coaster or stove burner.

How? Easy enough, right? It's not surprising that this useful video has received a lot of attention from netizens and has been watched more than 2 million times on Facebook. There are even more than 3 thousand Facebook users who have shared videos about tricks for cleaning stove coasters.

Maintaining your stove properly can extend its useful life and maintain optimal performance. Here are some tips for caring for your stove so that it lasts and doesn't become porous.

1. Clean regularly.

After use, be sure to clean the stove thoroughly using a soft cloth and a cleaner suitable for the stove material.

2. Avoid harsh chemicals.

Do not use cleaning agents that contain harsh chemicals, as they can damage the surface of the stove.

3. Use safety precautions while cooking.

To prevent liquids or food from spilling onto the stove surface, use a pot or pan cover when cooking.

4. Maintain humidity.

Avoid keeping the stove damp as this can cause corrosion. Make sure the area around the stove is dry.

5. Avoid scratches.

Avoid rubbing the stove surface with rough or sharp objects, as this can leave scratches.

6. Use additional protection.

You can use a stove protector or stove mat to protect the surface from scratches and other damage.

7. Pay attention to vulnerable parts.

Parts that are prone to wear and tear, such as burners or other metal parts, need to be checked regularly and repaired if necessary.

8. Use with caution.

Do not place heavy or hot objects directly on the stove, as this may damage the surface.

9. Perform regular maintenance.

Carry out routine stove maintenance according to the manufacturer's instructions to ensure its performance remains optimal and long-lasting.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.