Wow so many negative comments, you would thing this was an episode of Jerry Springer. Any Ms. BargainHound thank you very much. I'm a single dad between work, cooking, washing clothes, helping kids with homework, kids sports, and actually spending quality time with the kids and planning activities for them and their friends, leaves very little time for real deep cleaning. My stove top is clean but the burners do have a lot of baked on build up. I have tried almost every at home idea to clean them except this one. They have all failed so I will be trying this one tomorrow. Thank you for your idea and effort of making the video and sharing. As for all the nose up in the air, better then all of us haters and their rude comments .... the hell with them. Their life must be so perfect they need to point out how yours is less then. LOL Anyway I thank you very much.
Ted Smith It's always like that... Someone takes their time to share what they know and to help anybody that needs the help and there's always these mean spirited people on the attack. The old days of "If you don't have something nice to say... " are gone. The internet has opened the doors for people to just let the garbage run from their heads to their fingers. It's nice to see people taking the time to just say "Thanks". Best to you with your busy life!
+Boy Freitag But what's wrong with providing value AND getting paid? Why do so many people think that only big companies should make money? If these people are giving me valuable and time saving information, I WANT them to get paid. There is absolutely nothing wrong with someone making money with RUclips. That's how it's set up. Everyone really could live a better life if we didn't worry about the next person making a few dollars.
those of you who think it is OK to cuss or put down people who are trying to help need to get a life. If the information is helpful run with it, if not get on with your life. Your opinion is not needed. great video
I’ve been saying exact thing my dear. I put them in a plastic container and what I do is add a little bit Dawn dishwashing soap ammonia and mix it with water and leave it out overnight and then I come back outside and simply hose them down. Saves me a lot of time and money and I don’t have to worry about the fumes smelling throughout my house great video. I love how you thoroughly explained everything.
Thanks Ms. Bargain Hound! This worked well. I had the same amount of build up on my burners and couldn't get them clean. This was simple & because it's almost always warm in Texas I was able to do this outside. I put all the burner covers in a plastic tote with a lid. Left them in the heat for a few hrs & them wiped/rinsed them off. (*I did make sure my pets could not access the area.) The covers look better than ever.
This method actually works!!! I had been looking for a real solution for along time, and tried several, but this is it! I almost got rid of four gray burners, and they now look very good. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video! I tried this method overnight and the nasty greasy grime came off so easily. I cannot be more grateful. I love techniques that work so well and make miserable tasks like this seem like a piece of cake.
I had 4 burners with baked on grease that would not come off after 2 runs in the dishwasher, pray cleaners and a unsuccessful attempt at scrubbing. I was fixing to buy new ones when I saw yours and another video about using ammonia. I let them soak for 48 hrs in 1 gal ziplock bags with ammonia and the formerly impossible to remove crud fell of with running water and the really burned on stuff came off with some scraping and SOS pads. Thanks so much for your post!
that is the same method we tell people at ge appliances, but you don't have to use so much. a quarter cup is all that is needed. it's the chemical in the ammonia fumes that does the cleaning.
@@elitepremium2981 actually no! As soon as I read that rubbish I had to let you know what you should've been taught as a child. Clearly it's not totally your fault that you're slow.
My burners are so bad. I can't wait to try your idea. I think I will do 2 burners at a time so I can still cook on my stove while 2 of them are sitting. I will let you know how it goes.
Thanks for the vid Valerie. I tried lots of ways over the years. Scrubbing, dishwasher, even tried it on my wire-wheel in the garage. No luck. Then, why not look on RUclips! I was sceptical that the ammonia would work, but wow, it worked like a charm. 10 years of built up gunk cleaned right up and these things look almost good as new.
This is just what I needed to read and see. I have been scrubbing our new restaurant's burners for hours (years of people not cleaning them properly) and there is still yuck all over them. I will let them soak now and see how that turns out. Thank you! I hope it works. I hear you can also do something similar with the oven.
This method looks great. I've heard of using ammonia but never saw it demonstrated. I read somewhere that you can do this for cruddy BBQ grills. You just put the grates into a big black garbage bag, add the ammonia, and let them soak outside (I guess for 12 hours) and just wash them off. Thanks again!
I tried this method last night on my two over-sized gas burner covers. My covers were much filthier than yours, covered in grease, grime and food residue so they needed a deep clean. I used plastic garbage bags instead of zip-locks because I could not find the 3 gallon size ziplock bags in the store. I do not recommend using garbage bags because they rip so easily. Remember to double-bag them. I added a quart of Ammonia to each bag and let them set over-night. In the morning I opened the bags and took the covers to the sink. The filth just rinsed right off with some paper towel just as you promised, I was amazed! I did this outside but the fumes were still a major issue to deal with. I would only recommend this if your covers require a deep clean like mine did. Just as in the video they came out looking like new with no elbow-grease required.
So I tried this method today, only I left the burn covers in the ammonia for about 12 hours and I still needed to use a stainless steel dish scrubber; just using a paper towel wasn't enough to cut the heavy duty grime. But it was much easier to get them clean with this method than it was trying to do it with just the scrubber and soap. Thanks for the video.
This method does an awesome job! Thanks for the video. My brother was coming for a visit and he is a super clean freak, so I needed to have my stove sparkle. Like you, my grates were a disgusting mess (we fry a lot). I also stuck the little circled caps into the bag. It worked great! Thank you so much!!
Wow! That was W-A-Y informative and remarkable. Definitely, gonna give this a go. Also, wonder if this same procedure will work on stainless steel covers for electric burners. Perhaps, I'll give that a go as well. Thank you so much.
Maybe it's harder to clean because of the oil your cooking with. I know that canola oil really sticks to pots and pans. Grape seed or sunflower oil are better to cook with and are easier to clean up. Just a thought
Great idea. You are right about the dishwasher. I put mine in there often and it does not do the trick, especially the corners. Anxious to try this method, thank you!!
I would suggest leaving the lid on the ammonia until you're ready to actually use it. You could put all the burners in a hard plastic container with a lid that snaps on. I put the container in the bath tub, add the burner covers, put in enough hot water with Dawn dish detergent and add maybe 1/3 or 1/4 bottle of ammonia to fill the container half full (it's the ammonia fumes that loosen the grease - not the large amount of ammonia), put the lid on securely and leave it set overnight. The next morning you can pour the water/ammonia down the drain. The loosened grease has turned white and washes off easily. WalMart has a lemon scented ammonia that I used the last time I did this. It works just as well as the regular and doesn't have as strong an odor, so it doesn't kill your sinuses.
SO PERFECT! I did this and it TRULY works. I had to let them soak a few days but it really does work. Also used the same on the stove itself - looks almost brand new.
Looking good ! I saw another video and the lady put the ammonia in a spray bottle,gently sprayed the grids and left them in a baggie overnight and it worked the same with no scrubbing... So it's easier on the lungs.
You might want to dilute the ammonia with water maybe 50/50 or even less ammonia. And mix and fill your bag on the porch. Save ammonia and your lungs! It should still work fine. Great ideal though! Thanks!
I take my burner covers outside, douse them with gasoline, light them on fire, let them burn for 2-3 minutes and then quickly use my powerwasher with simply green detergent and spray the crap out of them. Works every time!
My mom taught me this method years ago...it really works. You can reduce the amount of ammonia drastically for the fumes are the scrub factor. She would put one cup of ammonia in a double garbage bag pouring it into the bag out in the back yard. She wore gloves and rinsed off the soaking grates after an overnight period of 10 to 12 hours. Minimal scouring waS needed
As I read the comments I am reminded about how many idiots there are in the world - and, they vote! Anyway, thanks for the video and your time. I will give this a try.
Hi. Just wanted to share that I just did this last week. The difference was that I laid a 4 gallon Ziplock bag down in my back yard. All 4 burner covers fit with room to spare. Then I just splashed some ammonia in; it was probable about 2 cups worth. I couldn't get back them for 48 hours...but success!! Thanks
Also, I opened the bag out side and brought the covers in the house one at a time in a box to rinse in the kitchen sink. No smell in the house that way.
Yes, this method does work very well, but I take mine outdoors and then open the ammonia and pour it into the container. That helps with the fumes, but you still need to be very careful when using ammonia.
I would suggest waiting till summer to do this, so it can be done outside. Also, if you do not have a mask handy, you can use a cloth napkin or bandana to cover your nose and mouth.
I tried this last year. It worked AMAZINGLY well - like magic! My tip - don't rush it. set it outside and let it sit for a good 12 hours. One bag did leak, so make sure you put it on a box, tray or towel or the ground somewhere safe. Also,wait to pour the ammonia outside and wear a handkerchief or tie a t-shirt over nose.
I just finished cleaning our stove with the pink stuff but i also use baking soda and white vinegar to clean it. my niece always turns it on ,it self cleaning, but she never cleans it. the burners have grease cake on. remember back in the day u could pop the the oven top up with a handle,and get all the grease inside. and use comet or BonAmi and rag to wipe it up.😊
Great video, was looking for a way to really get these suckers clean as I have tried soap and water and scrubbing but just never seemed to get it all. I would recommend using dish washing gloves as well, as I don't believe ammonia on skin is good for you.
I just ordered a cleaning prod, uct Bar keepers , i saw it yesterday on pinterst and ordered a spray bottle from Amazon to clean the oven. and and stove top.
I have been looking for a way to clean my burner covers foreverrrrr! I cant wait to try this out this weekend. and i'll make sure to have proper material
Very good cleaning tip! I suggest next time you simply show cleaning one burner cover since most people will be able to figure out how to do it with the other three. That would make your video much shorter. Again, great tip & thank you.
Why not do this outside? Or at least have a fan blowing nearby. I have a small pressure washer I use outside sometimes, I wonder if I could put the grates on the concrete and have at it.
Thank you! I have been going crazy trying to figure out how to get my grates clean, especially in the corners. Nothing seems to work: soaking (for days!) in detergent/water, scrubbing with scouring powder, steel wool, copper or steel scrubbers, scrubrush, vinegar and baking soda, running through the dishwasher, etc etc. Nothing works. I will try this ammonia trick! I always use a mask and goggles when cleaning (due to severe dust allergies), so I'm all ready to handle ammonia. Will use heavy-duty dishwashing gloves, too. And of course will not mix the ammonia with any other cleaning supplies. Thanks for the useful idea!!
I put mine in the dishwasher which was recommended by the manufacturer. Now the spokes in the dishwasher racks are falling off. I think the cast iron grates fried the plastic coating. I will try this instead. Thanks!
Ammonia is one of the best products for loosening sink clogs before plunging the sink to force the clogs through the drain. Use hot water with the ammonia.
Hmmm...I tried this a few years ago and still had to scrub them, but much easier after the ammonia. Mine are gray, so it really shows. I vowed not to leave them so long between cleanings.
I believe that the fumes also dissolve the grease, so the grimey areas don't actually have to be submerged in the ammonia. Ammonia fumes are extremely powerful and great care should be used. Doing this project outside is a very good idea.
My grates are the size of two of yours put together so I can’t do the baggy method. Does it have to be sealed closed to work? I’m wondering if I can put them out on my deck in a plastic bin to soak.
I wanted to tell you thank you for what you showed us I have been wondering and trying and trying to clean my grates on the stove and I had finally just gave up until I saw your video thank you so much. I will be taking mine outside I don't think I could stand the smell of that ammonia in the house.
like your enthusiasm, but wish you would consider demonstrating all the safety measures you mention, i.e. start with googles, mask, rubber gloves, protective eyewear, etc. and even do this outside or at least under your vent hood next to the stove so you won’t have to perseverate through all the noxious fumes
Oops, I really meant part 2. It has been awhile since I saw this - it is well worth watching again! Anything that eats it's weight in mosquitoes every night is a friend of mine.
Tip: don't open the bottle of ammonia until you're ready to actually pour it into the bags....LOL. You could probably bypass using the ammonia and use baking soda and peroxide instead....don't smell so bad! and does a wonderful job! I cannot use ammonia because I am so chemically sensitive...ammonia would kill me, also, my grey water from my sink goes outside and my chickens are always digging in it so ammonia is out for me...unless I put it down the toilet...hmmm...don't think that's such a good idea either. BUT! you made a great video, good job! Keep up the good work but maybe try to be a little more environmentally friendly. Thanks!
I just thought you might want to wait to open the bottle of Ammonia till you are ready to pour it (after all the burner grates are in the ziplock bags.). Great idea though and I love that you use plastic bags to keep the mess confined!
I have a few concerns using Amonia though. One, isn't it bad for ur health overall? Lol, two, isn't horrible on pipes? I saw u threw the Amonia in ur sink. And finally, do you think the Amonia residue, somehow cooks in to the food? Like through the release of gasses and air?? Idk I'm just saying. But, I do looooooove how easy and how all the dirty comes out. That was Awesome. Btw, what material r the burners made of? Cuz they do look shiny. Mines aren't shiny at all. I gotta research the difference in material. Anyhow, they turned out looking new .
Yes ammonia is bad for your health if you breathe it all the time, you will die with high enough concentration. But, you do have ammonia in your pee, it is a natural germ killer, and to normal atmosphere, it will evaporate. If you have enough ventilation in your room, no need to worry. No, not horrible on pipes at all. It used in refrigeration industry where they used standard pipes. I don't believe it get in your food with evaporation and then recondensing in your meal. Condensation happens when a hot gas reaches something colder, not hotter. No more than it would happend to the ammonia you used to clean your windows. So enjoy the easyness of this method!
blueclovergirl I understand your concern, but ammonia is a naturally occuring chemical that easily dissolves in the waste water. It's not like she's pouring uranium in there ;) Think of it as fish piss!
I think you could less ammonia, because it is the gas that cleans them. 1/2 cup would do it in each separate zip lock bags. But you could do it all in one big garbage bag and tie it at the top, with the burner grills stacked on the bottom of the bag add only about 2 cups total of ammonia, would suffice.
Toward the end you used the word 'effortless'. Not as I saw it but I do appreciate the tip since I'll likely use this method annually or semi-annually. Ammonia will actually clean your sink but I would run the water for at least a couple of minutes afterward to clear the pipes in your home.
I have cast iron grates too on my Viking range, it's a pain but I just scrubbed them with SOS pads. How about spraying them with Easy-off oven cleaner,..put them on some newspapers in the garage floor. I can't deal with ammonia smell
+David Davis Why ? the Easy off is full of all kinds of chemicals and is worse than the ammonia. Put the ammonia in the bag last and close it quickly. When opening, stand back a bit - remove the cloth for laundry later. The smell is almost gone. And with this method - almost no scrubbing needed. - just those baked on spots. Everything looks almost brand new.
I have thermador gas grates which appear to be more of a cast iron look and not a polished finish like these appear to be. Will this work without damaging my finish? Sadly the thermador rep didn’t have a cleaning solution for me nor does the manual.
Thank you so much for this video! I hate how greasy my stove tops can get. And having too much grease build up in a kitchen can be a fire hazard. I don't understand why people watch your video than start complaining, you don't like it than don't watch it. You were just trying to help and show an easier why to clean the stove tops without having to scrub and scrub. I found it helpful and will try this method. Of course with gloves and mask :) I'm sure everyone learn from thier and other peoples mistakes. I read a comment that ammonia is bad for the pipes?? So where would you dispose of it?
I tried this using lemon scented ammonia. For anyone thinking this would help, it doesn't work at all. I don't know why, but something about the lemon scent made the entire process not work at all. I'm going to give it another shot with the original kind
I have tried just about everything at one time or another over the past 20 something years to clean my grates back to their original “new” look and have never had any real success. Now when I clean the top of my range I just wipe those grates quickly with my dish rag and keep on going. I’ve all but given up on ever having those things shiny and new looking again.....now maybe there’s still hope lol.
This doesn't work for me on my grates. Any suggestions? I also can not keep grease off the stove knobs. I don't even use oil to cook. I don't understand how they are greasy.
Hi. Amazing results! My question is, can this method be used on cast iron grates? For the record, mine are really bad. Yours looked clean in comparison. Thanks, eager to get reply Genene. England United Kingdom
Hi Genene, I actually am not sure if mine are cast iron or ceramic. But I think this method work work on both. Maybe you should try an inconspicuous part of the burner cover first to make sure. If you do this, please let me know how it worked!
Your tip was really a great help and I must say, this one really works! Thank you so very much! Just like what everybody was suggesting, please do wear gloves and a mask . . .
You could try putting the grates in the ziploc bags and then submerging the bags into a tub of water to push out some of the air, and then adding ammonia into the bags. This could help minimize the amount of ammonia used, and the amount of fumes. I didn't have any ammonia around, so I used Pine-Sol, and had the bags submerged in a tub of water up until the zip line before closing - the burner pans I was cleaning came out nicely cleaned after a few hours. I left them submerged in the water, and actually added some warm water to the tub. A warm or hot tub of water will hasten the cleaning process. Typical dust masks won't help with the ammonia fumes; you'd have to get a mask or respirator with a chemical cartridge, which would be more expensive than oven cleaner. You're just going to need good ventilation if you're doing it inside. Good job on the video. Thank you.
Pine Sol works well for you or we should go with ammonia. I would prefer Pine Sol or Lestoil . Hope you can see my message after 7 years since your comments.
Wow so many negative comments, you would thing this was an episode of Jerry Springer. Any Ms. BargainHound thank you very much. I'm a single dad between work, cooking, washing clothes, helping kids with homework, kids sports, and actually spending quality time with the kids and planning activities for them and their friends, leaves very little time for real deep cleaning. My stove top is clean but the burners do have a lot of baked on build up. I have tried almost every at home idea to clean them except this one. They have all failed so I will be trying this one tomorrow. Thank you for your idea and effort of making the video and sharing. As for all the nose up in the air, better then all of us haters and their rude comments .... the hell with them. Their life must be so perfect they need to point out how yours is less then. LOL Anyway I thank you very much.
Ted Smith It's always like that... Someone takes their time to share what they know and to help anybody that needs the help and there's always these mean spirited people on the attack. The old days of "If you don't have something nice to say... " are gone. The internet has opened the doors for people to just let the garbage run from their heads to their fingers. It's nice to see people taking the time to just say "Thanks". Best to you with your busy life!
+Boy Freitag But what's wrong with providing value AND getting paid? Why do so many people think that only big companies should make money? If these people are giving me valuable and time saving information, I WANT them to get paid. There is absolutely nothing wrong with someone making money with RUclips. That's how it's set up. Everyone really could live a better life if we didn't worry about the next person making a few dollars.
ditto ( except the single dad part ;-) )
Ted Smith 👏 👏 👏...Thank you
those of you who think it is OK to cuss or put down people who are trying to help need to get a life. If the information is helpful run with it, if not get on with your life. Your opinion is not needed. great video
Sorry to hear that anyone would do that.
Don’t read the hateful comments. This is a very helpful video.
I tried this a year ago and it worked great. In the process of doing it again right now. Thank you for posting.
I’ve been saying exact thing my dear. I put them in a plastic container and what I do is add a little bit Dawn dishwashing soap ammonia and mix it with water and leave it out overnight and then I come back outside and simply hose them down. Saves me a lot of time and money and I don’t have to worry about the fumes smelling throughout my house great video. I love how you thoroughly explained everything.
Get a sealable container (tote/bucket etc)
Place grates / drip pans in it.
TAKE OUTSIDE add the ammonia and cover.
Save & Use left over ammonia again
Exactly what I said don't use that stuff inside
No need for ziplock type bags. If you have long burner covers just put them in a black or thick type garbage back and twist tie
Uhm yeah if the smell is so strong maybe keep the lid on it until you absolutely need to use it..... 🤔Uh the smell🤢 lol
Great idea! Thank you.
@@jennylynnstaples576 That's what I was thinking. Why open it until you're ready to use it?
Would supermarket bags work ???
Thanks Ms. Bargain Hound! This worked well. I had the same amount of build up on my burners and couldn't get them clean. This was simple & because it's almost always warm in Texas I was able to do this outside. I put all the burner covers in a plastic tote with a lid. Left them in the heat for a few hrs & them wiped/rinsed them off. (*I did make sure my pets could not access the area.) The covers look better than ever.
This method actually works!!! I had been looking for a real solution for along time, and tried several, but this is it!
I almost got rid of four gray burners, and they now look very good.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video! I tried this method overnight and the nasty greasy grime came off so easily. I cannot be more grateful. I love techniques that work so well and make miserable tasks like this seem like a piece of cake.
I had 4 burners with baked on grease that would not come off after 2 runs in the dishwasher, pray cleaners and a unsuccessful attempt at scrubbing. I was fixing to buy new ones when I saw yours and another video about using ammonia. I let them soak for 48 hrs in 1 gal ziplock bags with ammonia and the formerly impossible to remove crud fell of with running water and the really burned on stuff came off with some scraping and SOS pads. Thanks so much for your post!
that is the same method we tell people at ge appliances, but you don't have to use so much. a quarter cup is all that is needed. it's the chemical in the ammonia fumes that does the cleaning.
Where's a tip , don't open the ammonia till U need it! and do it outside! when possible !
Absolutely. How come she did not know about it?
@@elitepremium2981 because you dont know what you dont know. Duh
@@Great_Wife_Omo Oh dear! did it take you only 1 year to come up with that, hope you did not strain yourself dear.
@@elitepremium2981 actually no! As soon as I read that rubbish I had to let you know what you should've been taught as a child. Clearly it's not totally your fault that you're slow.
@@Great_Wife_Omo OK Great Wife.... Whatever floats your boat.
Good....got it...now I know.
My burners are so bad. I can't wait to try your idea. I think I will do 2 burners at a time so I can still cook on my stove while 2 of them are sitting. I will let you know how it goes.
Would this work on white porcelain burner bowls?
Thanks for the vid Valerie. I tried lots of ways over the years. Scrubbing, dishwasher, even tried it on my wire-wheel in the garage. No luck. Then, why not look on RUclips! I was sceptical that the ammonia would work, but wow, it worked like a charm. 10 years of built up gunk cleaned right up and these things look almost good as new.
Do your grates have some sort of coating on them? They look glossy. Mine are coarse like straight cast iron.
I got to try this but outside and with gloves.
For heaven's sake, wear gloves when handling ammonia!
This is just what I needed to read and see. I have been scrubbing our new restaurant's burners for hours (years of people not cleaning them properly) and there is still yuck all over them. I will let them soak now and see how that turns out. Thank you! I hope it works. I hear you can also do something similar with the oven.
This method looks great. I've heard of using ammonia but never saw it demonstrated. I read somewhere that you can do this for cruddy BBQ grills. You just put the grates into a big black garbage bag, add the ammonia, and let them soak outside (I guess for 12 hours) and just wash them off. Thanks again!
I tried this method last night on my two over-sized gas burner covers. My covers were much filthier than yours, covered in grease, grime and food residue so they needed a deep clean. I used plastic garbage bags instead of zip-locks because I could not find the 3 gallon size ziplock bags in the store. I do not recommend using garbage bags because they rip so easily. Remember to double-bag them. I added a quart of Ammonia to each bag and let them set over-night. In the morning I opened the bags and took the covers to the sink. The filth just rinsed right off with some paper towel just as you promised, I was amazed! I did this outside but the fumes were still a major issue to deal with. I would only recommend this if your covers require a deep clean like mine did. Just as in the video they came out looking like new with no elbow-grease required.
So I tried this method today, only I left the burn covers in the ammonia for about 12 hours and I still needed to use a stainless steel dish scrubber; just using a paper towel wasn't enough to cut the heavy duty grime. But it was much easier to get them clean with this method than it was trying to do it with just the scrubber and soap. Thanks for the video.
try doing this instead and you will say its really helpful and time saving
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This is a scummy thing to do. Commenting on someone else's video to promote your own competing video is just poor form.
This method does an awesome job! Thanks for the video. My brother was coming for a visit and he is a super clean freak, so I needed to have my stove sparkle. Like you, my grates were a disgusting mess (we fry a lot). I also stuck the little circled caps into the bag. It worked great! Thank you so much!!
This worked perfectly! I had to double bag mine too, but the grease ad grime fell off. No scrubbing! Thanks so much!
Wow! That was W-A-Y informative and remarkable. Definitely, gonna give this a go. Also, wonder if this same procedure will work on stainless steel covers for electric burners. Perhaps, I'll give that a go as well. Thank you so much.
Maybe it's harder to clean because of the oil your cooking with. I know that canola oil really sticks to pots and pans. Grape seed or sunflower oil are better to cook with and are easier to clean up. Just a thought
try doing this instead and you will say its really helpful and time saving
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Great idea. You are right about the dishwasher. I put mine in there often and it does not do the trick, especially the corners. Anxious to try this method, thank you!!
I would suggest leaving the lid on the ammonia until you're ready to actually use it. You could put all the burners in a hard plastic container with a lid that snaps on. I put the container in the bath tub, add the burner covers, put in enough hot water with Dawn dish detergent and add maybe 1/3 or 1/4 bottle of ammonia to fill the container half full (it's the ammonia fumes that loosen the grease - not the large amount of ammonia), put the lid on securely and leave it set overnight. The next morning you can pour the water/ammonia down the drain. The loosened grease has turned white and washes off easily. WalMart has a lemon scented ammonia that I used the last time I did this. It works just as well as the regular and doesn't have as strong an odor, so it doesn't kill your sinuses.
Thank you!
If I put the burners in a bucket should I put in enough water and ammonia to cover the burners?
SO PERFECT! I did this and it TRULY works. I had to let them soak a few days but it really does work. Also used the same on the stove itself - looks almost brand new.
Looking good ! I saw another video and the lady put the ammonia in a spray bottle,gently sprayed the grids and left them in a baggie overnight and it worked the same with no scrubbing... So it's easier on the lungs.
Thank you for taking the time to share.Did any one research the damage the ammonia does to the pipes?
I read you should run it with hot water.
This is a good method! Accept maybe you should have only opened the ammonia after you were ready and try to have a fan on. And put on a mask 😷
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When using ammonia make sure you have enough ventilation. You can use the oven fan.
You might want to dilute the ammonia with water maybe 50/50 or even less ammonia. And mix and fill your bag on the porch. Save ammonia and your lungs! It should still work fine. Great ideal though! Thanks!
You said "should". Do you know this for sure? Have you tested this before posting your theory?
I take my burner covers outside, douse them with gasoline, light them on fire, let them burn for 2-3 minutes and then quickly use my powerwasher with simply green detergent and spray the crap out of them. Works every time!
John Smith A blow torch will do the job too. I would not recommend some people handle gasoline for any reason, if you get my drift.
My mom taught me this method years ago...it really works. You can reduce the amount of ammonia drastically for the fumes are the scrub factor. She would put one cup of ammonia in a double garbage bag pouring it into the bag out in the back yard. She wore gloves and rinsed off the soaking grates after an overnight period of 10 to 12 hours. Minimal scouring waS needed
As I read the comments I am reminded about how many idiots there are in the world - and, they vote! Anyway, thanks for the video and your time. I will give this a try.
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@@johnnyhotrod2608 You recognized yourself! Hahaha.
Hi. Just wanted to share that I just did this last week. The difference was that I laid a 4 gallon Ziplock bag down in my back yard. All 4 burner covers fit with room to spare. Then I just splashed some ammonia in; it was probable about 2 cups worth. I couldn't get back them for 48 hours...but success!! Thanks
Also, I opened the bag out side and brought the covers in the house one at a time in a box to rinse in the kitchen sink. No smell in the house that way.
Thanks. I put mine in a plastic storage tub outside overnight and hosed them off works great and no smell of mess in my house!
I have a GE stove and was told by the company to soak with amonia. Never did but now will try. Thank you.
Yes, this method does work very well, but I take mine outdoors and then open the ammonia and pour it into the container. That helps with the fumes, but you still need to be very careful when using ammonia.
is it safe to pour that gunk down the drain? I am afraid it will clog it. Thank you for the tip!
I would suggest waiting till summer to do this, so it can be done outside.
Also, if you do not have a mask handy, you can use a cloth napkin or bandana to cover your nose and mouth.
I tried this last year. It worked AMAZINGLY well - like magic! My tip - don't rush it. set it outside and let it sit for a good 12 hours. One bag did leak, so make sure you put it on a box, tray or towel or the ground somewhere safe. Also,wait to pour the ammonia outside and wear a handkerchief or tie a t-shirt over nose.
I just finished cleaning our stove with the pink stuff but i also use baking soda and white vinegar to clean it. my niece always turns it on ,it self cleaning, but she never cleans it. the burners have grease cake on. remember back in the day u could pop the the oven top up with a handle,and get all the grease inside. and use comet or BonAmi and rag to wipe it up.😊
Great video, was looking for a way to really get these suckers clean as I have tried soap and water and scrubbing but just never seemed to get it all. I would recommend using dish washing gloves as well, as I don't believe ammonia on skin is good for you.
I just ordered a cleaning prod, uct Bar keepers , i saw it yesterday on pinterst and ordered a spray bottle from Amazon to clean the oven. and and stove top.
I have been looking for a way to clean my burner covers foreverrrrr! I cant wait to try this out this weekend. and i'll make sure to have proper material
Mine are really gross too! Thank you for this video! It's very helpful. 😊
Very good cleaning tip! I suggest next time you simply show cleaning one burner cover since most people will be able to figure out how to do it with the other three. That would make your video much shorter. Again, great tip & thank you.
Why not do this outside? Or at least have a fan blowing nearby. I have a small pressure washer I use outside sometimes, I wonder if I could put the grates on the concrete and have at it.
Thanks - now I know what I'm doinog this evening after dinner! Looking forward to a "clean" tomorrow! Great Video.
Thank you! I have been going crazy trying to figure out how to get my grates clean, especially in the corners. Nothing seems to work: soaking (for days!) in detergent/water, scrubbing with scouring powder, steel wool, copper or steel scrubbers, scrubrush, vinegar and baking soda, running through the dishwasher, etc etc. Nothing works. I will try this ammonia trick! I always use a mask and goggles when cleaning (due to severe dust allergies), so I'm all ready to handle ammonia. Will use heavy-duty dishwashing gloves, too. And of course will not mix the ammonia with any other cleaning supplies. Thanks for the useful idea!!
Do you think the smell would knock you out or no?
I put mine in the dishwasher which was recommended by the manufacturer. Now the spokes in the dishwasher racks are falling off. I think the cast iron grates fried the plastic coating. I will try this instead. Thanks!
I have tried this and it works well.
Ammonia is one of the best products for loosening sink clogs before plunging the sink to force the clogs through the drain. Use hot water with the ammonia.
Thank you for that but!!! why on earth didn't you do the whole operation outside ????
+Beryl Price Because it was FREEZING outside.
O.K fair enough
Hmmm...I tried this a few years ago and still had to scrub them, but much easier after the ammonia. Mine are gray, so it really shows. I vowed not to leave them so long between cleanings.
Wouldn't it make sense to let them soak upside down since the tops of the burners usually look the worst?
I believe that the fumes also dissolve the grease, so the grimey areas don't actually have to be submerged in the ammonia.
Ammonia fumes are extremely powerful and great care should be used.
Doing this project outside is a very good idea.
My grates are the size of two of yours put together so I can’t do the baggy method. Does it have to be sealed closed to work? I’m wondering if I can put them out on my deck in a plastic bin to soak.
I wanted to tell you thank you for what you showed us I have been wondering and trying and trying to clean my grates on the stove and I had finally just gave up until I saw your video thank you so much. I will be taking mine outside I don't think I could stand the smell of that ammonia in the house.
Thanks for the tip. I will give this a try, but with plastic garbage can and garbage bags, because my stove is so dirty its embarrassing....TY.
like your enthusiasm, but wish you would consider demonstrating all the safety measures you mention, i.e. start with googles, mask, rubber gloves, protective eyewear, etc. and even do this outside or at least under your vent hood next to the stove so you won’t have to perseverate through all the noxious fumes
So you need a demonstration of goggles, mask, rubber gloves, etc.... you don't know what they are?
I have a site on FB called helpful hints I want to share this on I give all credits to whom ever made the post first.
Top tip. Don't take the lid off the ammonia until you need to use it.
Oops, I really meant part 2. It has been awhile since I saw this - it is well worth watching again! Anything that eats it's weight in mosquitoes every night is a friend of mine.
Tip: don't open the bottle of ammonia until you're ready to actually pour it into the bags....LOL. You could probably bypass using the ammonia and use baking soda and peroxide instead....don't smell so bad! and does a wonderful job! I cannot use ammonia because I am so chemically sensitive...ammonia would kill me, also, my grey water from my sink goes outside and my chickens are always digging in it so ammonia is out for me...unless I put it down the toilet...hmmm...don't think that's such a good idea either. BUT! you made a great video, good job! Keep up the good work but maybe try to be a little more environmentally friendly. Thanks!
I just thought you might want to wait to open the bottle of Ammonia till you are ready to pour it (after all the burner grates are in the ziplock bags.). Great idea though and I love that you use plastic bags to keep the mess confined!
I have a few concerns using Amonia though. One, isn't it bad for ur health overall? Lol, two, isn't horrible on pipes? I saw u threw the Amonia in ur sink. And finally, do you think the Amonia residue, somehow cooks in to the food? Like through the release of gasses and air?? Idk I'm just saying. But, I do looooooove how easy and how all the dirty comes out. That was Awesome. Btw, what material r the burners made of? Cuz they do look shiny. Mines aren't shiny at all. I gotta research the difference in material. Anyhow, they turned out looking new .
Did you ever find out if this method would work on the other type of burners. Mine are not the shiny kind either.
Yes ammonia is bad for your health if you breathe it all the time, you will die with high enough concentration. But, you do have ammonia in your pee, it is a natural germ killer, and to normal atmosphere, it will evaporate. If you have enough ventilation in your room, no need to worry.
No, not horrible on pipes at all. It used in refrigeration industry where they used standard pipes.
I don't believe it get in your food with evaporation and then recondensing in your meal. Condensation happens when a hot gas reaches something colder, not hotter. No more than it would happend to the ammonia you used to clean your windows.
So enjoy the easyness of this method!
Chester McGoo But what about the environment? I'm a little concerned about how much chemical crap she poured down into the sewer.
blueclovergirl I understand your concern, but ammonia is a naturally occuring chemical that easily dissolves in the waste water. It's not like she's pouring uranium in there ;)
Think of it as fish piss!
Mines lol
Hi! How can you insure complete coverage of ammonia over the grates?
I think you could less ammonia, because it is the gas that cleans them. 1/2 cup would do it in each separate zip lock bags.
But you could do it all in one big garbage bag and tie it at the top, with the burner grills stacked on the bottom of the bag add only about 2 cups total of ammonia, would suffice.
Hey thank you for your great tip in cleaning the top of the stove. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to do this. Again, thank you!
Try using vinegar and bicarbonate of Soda in those zip lock bags.
You can also re-use the used ammonia to kill off weeds out in the yard...
Why open the ammonia bottle before placing grates in the zip locks??
Toward the end you used the word 'effortless'. Not as I saw it but I do appreciate the tip since I'll likely use this method annually or semi-annually. Ammonia will actually clean your sink but I would run the water for at least a couple of minutes afterward to clear the pipes in your home.
I have cast iron grates too on my Viking range, it's a pain but I just scrubbed them with SOS pads. How about spraying them with Easy-off oven cleaner,..put them on some newspapers in the garage floor. I can't deal with ammonia smell
+David Davis Why ? the Easy off is full of all kinds of chemicals and is worse than the ammonia. Put the ammonia in the bag last and close it quickly. When opening, stand back a bit - remove the cloth for laundry later. The smell is almost gone. And with this method - almost no scrubbing needed. - just those baked on spots. Everything looks almost brand new.
Thank you. You sound so sweet and genuine. 😊
I have thermador gas grates which appear to be more of a cast iron look and not a polished finish like these appear to be. Will this work without damaging my finish? Sadly the thermador rep didn’t have a cleaning solution for me nor does the manual.
Thank you so much for this video! I hate how greasy my stove tops can get. And having too much grease build up in a kitchen can be a fire hazard. I don't understand why people watch your video than start complaining, you don't like it than don't watch it. You were just trying to help and show an easier why to clean the stove tops without having to scrub and scrub. I found it helpful and will try this method. Of course with gloves and mask :) I'm sure everyone learn from thier and other peoples mistakes. I read a comment that ammonia is bad for the pipes?? So where would you dispose of it?
+Marilyn Soto Ammonia is not bad for the pipes. Most household cleaners have ammonia in them, including drain cleaners!
Pour the ammonia down the drain to clean the pipe too!? Does it cause any harm to the pipes?
MAYBY YOU SHOUL DO THE INTIRE PROSSES OUTDOORS
My cast iron supports are dull and they have ingrained stains on them, nothing I have tried seems to shift it. Will the ammonia help with mine?
It couldn't hurt to try!
This is awesome girl! Thanks for the video. Doing mine tomorrow. Thanks again.
I would do this whole process outdoors, fumes are VERY VERY TOXIC , opening windows is not enough.
Good idea and I'm looking forward to trying it. Would like to have seen you do just one to cut viewing time down to about 2 minutes!
There's this new invention... called a "fast forward" button. :)
Lol
+Kim Hammond Exactly! I view lots of vids and I fast fwd. That vid could of been 60 seconds!
+mud puddle Then fast forward, for crying out loud. Some people like to see things in more detail. Not everyone is the same!
+TheBargainHound I did fast FWD foo!
I'm gonna try this but outside. What is the purpose of them being in a bag?
I tried this using lemon scented ammonia. For anyone thinking this would help, it doesn't work at all. I don't know why, but something about the lemon scent made the entire process not work at all. I'm going to give it another shot with the original kind
I will be cleaning my grates this week. Thanks for the great tip.
I know someone looking for this im going to share your video now. 😀
Simply wipe them with steel wool! Thanks for your help.
But what if you have years of baked on thick immovable grease crud?
Can't wait to try this i haven't cleaned my grates in 7 years.
juliana ruvalcaba I bet you have some delicious leftovers on those. Yum!!
I have tried just about everything at one time or another over the past 20 something years to clean my grates back to their original “new” look and have never had any real success. Now when I clean the top of my range I just wipe those grates quickly with my dish rag and keep on going. I’ve all but given up on ever having those things shiny and new looking again.....now maybe there’s still hope lol.
Missy Matthews tell us how it goes
I just clean the oven top every evening, before I go to nod-land! Yeah, right! Lol! Thanks for the tip; I'll do this in the yard!
Would baking soda and vinegar have the same effect
So ammonia, as in oven cleaner?
You make it look difficult and mentioning personal protection at 4:15 seems a bit futile.
erg0centric Nobody said to use it to clean your oven!
perhaps today
no, you misunderstand, ammonia based oven cleaner will work fine
This doesn't work for me on my grates. Any suggestions? I also can not keep grease off the stove knobs. I don't even use oil to cook. I don't understand how they are greasy.
Hi. Amazing results!
My question is, can this method be used on cast iron grates?
For the record, mine are really bad. Yours looked clean in comparison.
Thanks, eager to get reply
Genene.
England United Kingdom
Hi Genene, I actually am not sure if mine are cast iron or ceramic. But I think this method work work on both. Maybe you should try an inconspicuous part of the burner cover first to make sure. If you do this, please let me know how it worked!
Thank you for your quick response and advice.
I will try and let you know.
Thanks again.
Your tip was really a great help and I must say, this one really works! Thank you so very much!
Just like what everybody was suggesting, please do wear gloves and a mask . . .
This method worked amazingly well! Thank you for posting it!
You could try putting the grates in the ziploc bags and then submerging the bags into a tub of water to push out some of the air, and then adding ammonia into the bags. This could help minimize the amount of ammonia used, and the amount of fumes. I didn't have any ammonia around, so I used Pine-Sol, and had the bags submerged in a tub of water up until the zip line before closing - the burner pans I was cleaning came out nicely cleaned after a few hours. I left them submerged in the water, and actually added some warm water to the tub. A warm or hot tub of water will hasten the cleaning process. Typical dust masks won't help with the ammonia fumes; you'd have to get a mask or respirator with a chemical cartridge, which would be more expensive than oven cleaner. You're just going to need good ventilation if you're doing it inside. Good job on the video. Thank you.
Pine Sol works well for you or we should go with ammonia. I would prefer Pine Sol or Lestoil . Hope you can see my message after 7 years since your comments.
@@lilypangchan5764 I would also prefer Pine Sol. Same technique?