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

Regular intensive use of the stove leads to pollution - this can not be avoided even by the most accurate housewife. And if you tidy up the hob - it's a simple matter (many special tools are available for this), then cleaning plastic handles can be problematic. We will tell you how to do it quickly and without harm to the stove.

Types of pollution

Fire controllers are exposed even more often than the hob.

Handles get dirty:

• splashes of fat when frying;
• boiling liquids;
• the cook’s hands when they’re not once washed in the cooking process;

Handles are made of heat-resistant plastic, so it is difficult to clean with conventional means - dirt eats up 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 held there for some time. With the second view, this will not work.

Cleaning folk remedies

In the event that a trip to the household chemistry store in the evening was not included in the plans or cleaning in the kitchen should be done quickly, folk remedies will help.

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

Wet wipes

A simple tool to remove body fat - wet wipes to wipe hands.

The composition of the impregnation, as a rule, includes citric acid and castor oil, effectively removing dirt. To eliminate minor fat spots, they are enough. After cleaning, the handles are wiped with a clean cloth.

Alcohol medical wipes also have good cleaning properties.

Laundry soap

The pens are cleaned with a solution prepared from 50 g of laundry soap dissolved in 100 ml of boiling water. Soap is pre-rubbed on a fine grater.

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

The cleaning ends by wiping the handles with a clean, damp rag. 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 with severe pollution it is still more efficient to use laundry.

Vinegar

Vinegar can only be used to clean removable pens. The solution is prepared from two tablespoons of essence and 1 liter of water. The pens are poured with a solution and boiled for 5-7 minutes on low heat, after which they are allowed to cool without removing 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 the installation of the hob on the panel.

In addition to removing contaminants, vinegar kills bacteria, removes stubborn odors.

Ammonia

The ammonia solution is used for all types of switches - soaking is not carried out.

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

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

Attention! Inhalation of ammonia can cause poisoning. Do not use the 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 on the contaminated surface.

Citric acid powder dissolved in warm water can replace fruit.

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

Baking soda

Baking soda is suitable for stubborn dirt. With a damp sponge, rub soda into the surface of the handle for 2-3 minutes. After that, the part is washed with a damp cloth. If necessary, repeat the procedure. After cleaning, hands are thoroughly washed with running water.

Mustard powder

Mustard corrodes fat deposits, disinfects surfaces.

For cleaning, mustard powder is poured onto a slightly damp sponge and the dirty switches are wiped.

The second way is to dilute the powder with warm water and smear the contaminated surface with this paste. The result is achieved quickly - after 7-10 minutes. The remnants of the product are removed with a damp cloth, wiped dry.

Popular store tools

In cases where it did not work out with folk remedies or there is no need for this, they use purchased household chemicals.

We list the means intended for cleaning kitchen appliances, which can easily help to wash the handle of a gas stove from grease.

• Soda ash - A strong alkaline agent that dissolves any fatty deposits. To clean the pens, 3 tablespoons of the powder is dissolved in 1 liter of water. The pens are placed in the solution for 3-5 minutes, washed with plenty of water, dried. Work in rubber gloves.
• SANITA Minute (spray) - An effective tool to cope with dirt in one minute. After waiting 5-10 minutes after applying the gel, remove the fat effortlessly. "Sanita" eliminates any kind of pollution.

They work with household products in rubber gloves - it contains aggressive substances. The price of the bottle is about 100 rubles.

• "Cinderella Anti-Fat" contains soda ash, corroding old spots. Suitable for cleaning all surfaces. For ease of use, the bottle is equipped with a spray. The price of the product in household chemical stores is approximately 100 rubles.
• Synergetic. The liquid is free from aggressive chemicals, 100% biodegradable. It is used to clean any kitchen appliances. Release form - gel or liquid spray. People with allergies must wear gloves. Price - 200-300 rubles.
• Cilit Bang Anti Fat (spray) even copes with burnt fat, limescale. Supplements fight mold. When buying, you can keep within 150 rubles.

The pleasant smell hides the irritating mucous membrane of the discharge. Ventilate the kitchen after using the product.

• "Mr. Muscle" (spray). It takes 10-15 minutes to remove the dirt. Cleans plastic, metal, glass surfaces, that is, it is suitable for any handles of gas stoves. The tool has an antibacterial effect. The use of rubber gloves is a prerequisite. The price is 150-200 rubles.
• Means for kitchen Cif, gel or spray. Cleans any surface. Before applying the gel, the contaminated areas are wetted with water. The waiting time before washing off the composition is 10-15 minutes. Price - up to 200 rubles.

So, today the range of tools with which you can clean the handles of gas stoves at home is quite wide. The choice depends on the preferences of the hostess and on the family budget.