Ideally, you're cleaning your gas stovetop after each time you use it. In reality, you're probably not cleaning it quite that often — maybe you wipe it down whenever you (ideally) clean your kitchen.

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Keep your cooktop shining and stains at bay by learning how to clean a gas stovetop. All it takes are a few simple ingredients and a little elbow grease. Fill your sink with hot, soapy water and let ...

All types of stoves need regular cleaning to get rid of greasy residue that causes odors and potential fires. Distilled white vinegar is a mild acid that helps break the bond between grease molecules ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...