THE ULTIMATE GUIDE ON HOW TO CLEAN ELECTRIC STOVE TOPS & BURNER BUILDUP
Updated: Jan 6

its so hard to find the motivation to clean every nook and cranny of the home! but it has to be done right - seriously what would happen if we never cleaned the stove agin?? asking for a friend :)
Over the years I've cooked with both gas and electric stoves and there are definitely pros and cons to each, I find that using an electric stove comes with many benefits; there is no risk of gas emissions into the home, they just as easy to cook with, and in most cases the newer models are easier to keep clean. Unfortunately they are are no self cleaning stove tops on the market (I've checked).
Why can't they just make a stove that magically cleans itself already?! Now that would be a million dollar idea! Because honestly, as a stay at home mom, the last thing I am motivated to clean out is the stove... but it gets soooo gross! motivation cleaning
Well, until the day comes that stoves find their own motivation to stay clean I guess I'll just have to keep on keeping on.
So without further adieu here are the our picks of cleaning products to try, and how you can clean your electric stove! We can soon sit back and relax knowing that that yucky burner buildup is gone!
DIY- kitchen appliance cleaning detergent.
This solution is pretty much an easy go-to multi purpose cleaner since it can be used to clean most kitchen appliances including both glass top electric stoves and coil burner stoves, and what's great about it is that its made with ingredients you'd generally have in your pantry.
What you'll need:
Baking soda
Water
Dish detergent -optional if you have a greasy mess
What to do:
Simply mix baking soda with a little water until it forms a paste with a thickness to your liking (thicker if you need to do a light scour on a surface).
Why it works
It seems too good to be true that you can just raid your pantry for effective cleaning products but baking soda is the real deal when it comes to cleaning - and the best part is that so cost effective. Its used to neutralize both acids and bases and is a great deodorizer. Used on a stove top as a light scouring agent make it into a paste or use it a little bit more diluted its your choice.

If your not into DIY cleaning detergents then purchasing great eco-friendly cleaning products is another great choice.
Other All - Natural Cleaning Detergents
Norwex Cleaning Paste - is considered elbow grease in a jar and is a great eco-friendly alternative to harsh abrasive chemicals. You can see how I clean with it by checking out one of my speed cleaning videos - I hope you find them motivating.
Method Heavy Duty Degreaser - is a heavy duty grease cutter made with plant based materials and is a cruelty free product.
Shadazzle Muliti Purpose Natural Cleaner - shadazzle gets great reviews on amazon. The multi purpose paste is not only great for cleaning your electric stove top but its save and effective on all surfaces. At a price point of around $10 its both economical and ecological.
More Detergents that get Great Reviews
If you aren't hyper focused on staying on the eco-friendly cleaning trend then these products are great options to try!
Weiman Glass Top Stove Cleaner - This non-abrasive cleaner is a biodegradable stove top cream cleaner that works on baked on messes and grease stains. With over 13,000 reviews on amazon it is highly ranked for a commercial cleaning product trying to compete in the all natural market. Weiman also makes cooktop cleaning sprays if a cream application isn't your thing.
Cerama Bryte- Cerma claims to be the #1 cooktop brand in America. Their products are safe for all radiant cooktops and boasts over 6,000 amazon reviews with a 5 star ratings boasting its ease of use and effective cleaning.