How to clean the handles of a gas stove from grease and other contaminants?

Regular intensive use of a kitchen stove leads to contamination - even the most careful housewife cannot avoid this. And while tidying up the hob is a simple task (many special products are available for this), cleaning the plastic handles can be problematic. We'll tell you how to do this quickly and without harm to the stove.

Types of pollution

Fire controls are exposed even more often than the hob.

Handles get dirty:

• splashes of fat during frying;
• boiling liquids;
• with the hands of the cook, when there is no time to wash them during the cooking process;

The handles are made of heat-resistant plastic, so they are difficult to clean with conventional means - dirt eats into the surface.

To control the stove, two types of handles are used: removable and non-removable. The first type is easier to clean - they can be removed, placed in detergents and kept there for a while. This will not work with the second type.

Cleaning with folk remedies

In cases where a trip to the household chemicals store in the evening was not part of your plans or when cleaning the kitchen needs to be done quickly, folk remedies will help.

All manipulations with detergents, regardless of the chemical composition, are carried out using rubber gloves.

Wet wipes

A simple way to remove fat deposits is to use wet wipes to wipe your hands.

The impregnation usually contains citric acid and castor oil, which effectively remove dirt. They are enough to remove minor grease stains. After cleaning, wipe the handles with a clean cloth.

Alcohol medical wipes also have good cleansing properties.

Laundry soap

Clean the handles with a solution prepared from 50 g of laundry soap dissolved in 100 ml of boiling water. The soap is first grated on a fine grater.

• Removable handles are soaked in the solution overnight; in the morning, just wipe with a soft sponge and rinse under running warm water.
• Fixed regulators are cleaned with a hard sponge, an old toothbrush, cotton swabs, toothpicks - any suitable items.

Cleaning ends by wiping the handles with a clean damp cloth. Before installing the removable parts in place, they are allowed to dry completely.

In addition to laundry soap, it is allowed to use any other types, but for severe contamination, laundry soap is still more effective.

Vinegar

You can only use vinegar to clean the removable handles. The solution is prepared from two tablespoons of essence and 1 liter of water. The handles are poured with the solution and boiled for 5-7 minutes over low heat, after which they are allowed to cool without removing them from the pan or ladle.

After cooling, the parts are washed under running water, dried and wiped dry with a soft cloth. The procedure ends with installing the hob on the panel.

In addition to removing contaminants, vinegar kills bacteria and removes ingrained unpleasant odors.

Ammonia

A solution of ammonia is used for all types of switches - no soaking is required.

1. Ammonia is mixed with water in equal proportions.
2. The composition is applied to the stains with cotton swabs, sticks, or a toothbrush.
3. After five minutes of exposure, remove any remaining alcohol with a clean, damp cloth.

The method is convenient for removing contaminants in hard-to-reach places - from below and in areas adjacent to the front panel of the stove.

Attention! Inhaling ammonia can cause poisoning. Do not use this method if you are allergic to the substance.

Lemon juice

Citric acid can dissolve almost any dirt. It is enough to squeeze the juice of one lemon and apply it with a brush to the dirty surface.

You can replace the fruit with citric acid powder dissolved in warm water.

After 2-3 minutes, wipe the juice with a damp cloth. Sticky residues of the substance are removed with a solution of baking soda.

Baking soda

Baking soda is good for stubborn dirt. Rub soda into the surface of the handle with a damp sponge for 2-3 minutes. After this, the part is washed with a damp cloth. If necessary, repeat the procedure. After cleaning, wash your hands thoroughly with running water.

Mustard powder

Mustard eats away fat deposits and disinfects surfaces.

To clean, pour mustard powder onto a slightly damp sponge and wipe the dirty switches.

The second way is to dilute the powder with warm water and coat the contaminated surface with this paste. The result is achieved quickly - in 7-10 minutes. Remove any remaining product with a damp cloth and wipe dry.

Popular store products

In cases where it was not possible to cope with folk remedies or there is no need for this, they use purchased household chemicals.

Let's list the products designed for cleaning kitchen appliances that can easily help remove grease from the handles of a gas stove.

• Soda Ash – a strong alkaline agent that dissolves any fat deposits. To clean handles, dissolve 3 tablespoons of powder in 1 liter of water. Handles are placed in the solution for 3-5 minutes, washed with plenty of water, and dried. Work with rubber gloves.
• "SANITA Minute" (spray) – an effective product that removes dirt in one minute. By waiting 5-10 minutes after applying the gel, fat is removed without effort. "Sanita" removes all types of contaminants.

Wear rubber gloves when handling the household product - it contains aggressive substances. The price of the bottle is about 100 rubles.

• "Cinderella Antifat" contains soda ash, which eats away old stains. Suitable for cleaning any surfaces. For ease of use, the bottle is equipped with a sprayer. The price of the product in household chemical stores is approximately 100 rubles.
• Synergetic. The liquid is free from aggressive chemicals and is 100% biodegradable. Used to clean any kitchen appliances. Release form: gel or liquid spray. People with allergic reactions should wear gloves when working. Price – 200-300 rubles.
• "Cilit Bang Antifat" (spray) even copes with burnt fat and limescale. Additives fight mold. When purchasing, you can spend 150 rubles.

The pleasant smell hides secretions that irritate the mucous membrane. Ventilate the kitchen after using the product.

• "Mr. Muscle" (spray). It will take 10-15 minutes to remove dirt. Cleans plastic, metal, glass surfaces, that is, suitable for any gas stove handles. The product has an antibacterial effect.The use of rubber gloves is a must. Price – 150-200 rubles.
• Cif kitchen cleaner, gel or spray. Cleans any surface. Before applying the gel, moisten the contaminated areas with water. The waiting time before washing off the composition is 10-15 minutes. Price – up to 200 rubles.

So, today the range of products that can be used to clean the handles of gas stoves at home is quite wide. The choice depends on the preferences of the housewife and the family budget.