How to Clean Burner Grates on a Porcelain Stove

Most stoves are made from durable, stain-resistant porcelain enamel. The cook surface on a gas stove has grates to set cooking pots on and drip pans beneath that reflect heat and catch spilled food. Food spills or the mess from a boiled-over pot can leave behind residue on the grates, drip pans and porcelain enamel surface. Cleaning the grates without damaging them or the porcelain requires the proper tools and technique.


Fill a sink with hot tap water. Add up to 2 tablespoons of liquid dish soap to the water.


Remove the burner grates and drip pans from gas stove and immerse them in the soapy water. Soak them for 30 minutes.


Soak a cleaning rag with the soap water. Lay it on top the porcelain enamel around the burners where food has spilled. Allow the moisture to soak into the stains for 10 minutes.


Scrub any remaining food from the porcelain surface with a nylon mesh scrubber. Rinse with clear water and then dry the porcelain surface.


Scrub the grates and drip pans with a nylon mesh scrubber to remove all food residue.


Dry the burner grates and drip pans with a clean towel. Place the pans and grates back on the stove.