A thin coat of car wax, buffed onto a cooled stove top and polished with a soft cloth, creates a protective layer that makes future spills and splatters easier to wipe away.
Two Simple Tricks to Keep Your Stove Top Sparkling Longer
A stove top takes a beating from daily cooking. These two tricks help it stay sparkling longer and make the inevitable mess easier to clean up.
Wax the Stove Top
Scrub With a Baking Soda Paste
A paste of baking soda and a little water, left to sit on stubborn stuck-on spots for a few minutes before scrubbing, lifts grease and burnt-on food without scratching the surface.
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