How do you clean the stove top burners?

Question

Not the pans I know how to clean them. But the burner that gets hot. I know ya unplug them from the stove. But I don't know if ya can put it in the dish washer or what kind of cleaner to use on them. Husband was cookin and stuff over flowed and got on the burner. Need to clean it because smokes when I try to but the burner on

Answer 1

some of the stuff must have entered the holes where the flame comes out. in most brands, the burner can be unscrewed. Check the manufacturer's instructions. If the answer is yes, unscrew the top off (turn off the gas first and get plenty of air circulation). this is usually made of rust-proof metal so you can soak it in strong detergent or a dishwashing soap. Best to leave it for a while. It'll be easier to remove the gunk with a toothbrush when it has softened already. clean the holes too: use a toothpick. to get it out. then rinse under running water. let it dry before screwing it on.