How to Remove Surface Rust From Range Burners
- 1). Make sure the range is shut off. Check each knob and burner to make sure nothing is on or hot. If anything is on, wait for the range to cool before you start cleaning.
- 2). Clean the entire area using the cleaning rag and spray. This will remove most grime, buildup and food residue so you can more easily target the rust.
- 3). Mix up a solution of liquid detergent and hot water. Use about 4 cups of hot water and 3 drops of liquid detergent. You do not need to create a lot of suds, but swirl the mix around so the soap is all through the water.
- 4). Clean the range with this soapy solution. Start out by cleaning with a damp rag, but attack surface rust with the plastic scrubber. It will not damage the surface of most ranges. You can use firm pressure and circular scrubbing motions. Rinse out and replenish the cloth with cleaning solution regularly so you are not just rubbing rust around on the burners.
- 5). Make a paste for tough rust. In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp. of baking soda and 1 tsp. vinegar. Add another teaspoon at a time until you have a thick paste that will spread but not run.
- 6). Cover any stubborn rust stains with the baking soda paste. Expect fizzing; you may even be able to see the rust lifting off the surface and into the paste, discoloring it. Leave the paste on the rust for up to 15 minutes. You can also cover it with a cloth saturated in vinegar.
- 7). Scrub off the paste with the plastic scrubber. The rust will be removed along with it. You can repeat this step several times if necessary to get every speck of rust.
- 8). Wipe down the range burners again with hot soapy water. This will remove any cleaning residue and leave the burners pristine.
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