I live in an old apartment building and I am still adjusting to having a gas oven. I want to clean the top of my stove, and using a rag and hot water doesn't seem to be doing the trick. All of my cleaning supplies (especially Scrubbing Bubbles, which is what I would normally use for the dried grease mess on top of my stove) say, "do not use near open flame." Although the top of the stove covers the flame, the stovetop is removable and there are airways that reach the pilot light flame. What is the best way to clean the stovetop--both the removable and non-removable parts--thoroughly? Thanks!
2006-11-14 08:46:16 · 10 answers · asked by Esma 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I should add that I once asked my landlord about the pilot light and he said that messing with one messes with all of the pilot lights in the entire building (there are only 11 apartments). Turning it off isn't an option. Thanks!
2006-11-14 09:20:50 · update #1
I second the idea of using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. These things are amazing! I have an old gas stove in my apartment building as well. I usually dampen a sponge (or magic eraser) and spray it with a cleaning product, then scrub the surface. That usually does the trick.
2006-11-14 09:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by lalalola775 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't clean a stove with a "pilot light"..lol..
Seriously..."this" is on the right track...Shut off the pilot light..there will be a shut off valve behind the stove, or in the basement...Just turn the handle....usually you pull it straight out towards you...When it's in line with the pipe, it's "on"..
I assume that it has an enamel top...Wear glove's and use an oven cleaner..let it soak awhile and scrub with a plastic scrubber, repeat if neccessary..That should do it...
Light the pilot light as soon as you turn the gas back on, if it doesn't have a push button to press first..if it does, press and hold for 30 secs and light...It may take a few times, till the gas gets back up the pipe to the stove...If not, STOP..and get some help...Remember, gas can permiate the air and is very explosive...If you are unsure...get professional help...:)....
2006-11-14 09:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by yukoneze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just blow the pilot out. There is very little gas coming from the pilot and the time that it takes to clean will not let enough gas escape into the room to cause any harm. Pilot lights have been going out for one reason or another for many years and many have not been detected and leaking for days without incident. Just blow the open flame out and relight when done.
2006-11-14 17:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be as simple as a bug or spider clogged the orifice..We have a gas stove in our cabin and we turn the gas off when we leave , sometimes it may sit for weeks before we relight it and once in a while we find bugs have clogged the orifice. All we do is blow it out with a blast of air from a can , like the ones used to clean keyboards for a computer.
2016-03-28 05:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out how to turn off the pilot light and there you are. Now, sadly I do not know how to do that, but someone may have the answer.
2006-11-14 08:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by thisbrit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Easy-Off (found in most supermarkets). I think it will do the job for you- They have products to be used on the gas stove and on the gas oven.
Good luck with it!
2006-11-14 09:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by Koala Bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pfft. We've got a gas stove, and I spray the hell out of it with 409. I haven't blown the house up yet...
2006-11-14 08:54:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are cleaning the top, don't worry about the pilot light.
2006-11-14 08:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mr. Clean magic eraser. Its the best.
2006-11-14 08:56:29 · answer #9 · answered by Whisper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a wire brush then take a damp cloth and wipe away the debris
2006-11-14 08:50:03 · answer #10 · answered by Brett R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋