Steam Cleaning Your Stovetop Is Actually Genius, And Not Enough Of Us Are Doing It - Tasting Table

"From washing dishes and wiping counters, to the most frustrating of kitchen chores - cleaning the stovetop - we're always looking for efficient ways to clean and maintain our kitchen appliances. Cleaning the stovetop, particularly if you've been negligent with regular wiping, can be as easy as getting out your handheld steam cleaner (and it also works like a charm on messy microwaves)."

"The reason handheld steam cleaners - like this Bissell Steam Shot OmniReach handheld portable steam cleaner from Amazon - excel at the task of removing food and grease buildup is that the high heat and water content of the steam immediately breaks down and emulsifies this type of residue. If you have a glass stovetop, you've likely toiled endlessly with trying to scrape off built-up grease and water stains that seem embedded in the glass."

Handheld steam cleaners remove grease, water stains, and burnt food from glass, gas, and electric stovetops by using high heat and moisture to break down and emulsify residue. Different stovetop types require slightly different cleaning methods to get optimal results. Steam cleaning minimizes abrasive scraping that can permanently damage glass cooktops. Portable models such as the Bissell Steam Shot OmniReach are highlighted for this purpose. Users should avoid directing steam at control panels, exposed electrical connections, and any unsealed grates or burners. Tough, baked-on stains may still require additional manual scrubbing after steaming.

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