While you can set the burners on your electric stove to high to try and burn off any food debris from past spills, heat can only do so much. To get a deep clean, follow these five steps for an electric stove the shines.
How to Properly Clean Your Electric Stove
Updated on Jan. 30, 2025
Electric stoves can be a pain to clean. Food spills get trapped under the burner coils and can become caked on and hard to remove. What makes it even more difficult is the fact that the coils have electric connections that need to be unhooked in order to really get a deep clean. While you can set the burners on your electric stove to high to try and burn off any food debris from past spills, heat can only do so much.
To clean an electric stove top, expert Maria Mancuso suggests mixing baking soda and water to make a paste. Allow that sit on the surface for a few minutes, then wipe it off with a non-abrasive sponge. “Baking soda is a powerful cleaner because when mixed with vinegar it create a bubbly type of solution that lifts stains without being too harsh,” she says.
To get a deep clean, follow these five steps for an electric stove the shines.
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How to Clean an Electric Stove
What You’ll Need
First, grab the following items: A dish rag, some dish soap, baking soda and some water.
Remove Burners From Stovetop
Next, when the burners are completely cool, remove them from the stovetop. You may have to give it a gentle tug, but if you have any trouble, refer to your stove’s owner’s manual. If you don’t have the physical copy, you can likely find it on Manuals Online.
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Clean the Stovetop
Put a dab of dish soap on a dampened rag and wipe any residue from the coils. You can also wipe up any debris from the stovetop, just make sure you don’t get the electrical connection wet.
If the debris is really stuck on, make a paste with a little baking soda and water, rub the paste on the spot and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Then scrub and rinse— the gunk should come right off.
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Reinstall the Burners
When everything is clean and the burners are completely dry, reinstall them.
Wondering if there’s a product you can use besides a baking soda and vinegar solution? Mancuso suggests The Pink Stuff, a cleaning paste that’s safe to use on many surfaces.
About the Experts
Maria Mancuso is a professional cleaner based in New Jersey. With more than 30 years of experience, she specializes in cleaning homes, offices, upholstery and more.
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