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Our stove burners take quite a beating throughout the course of our residencies. The splatters and spillovers cause all kinds of problems that we are not ready to deal with. When these spills are burned over on high heat, the ensuing mess is a handful to deal with. That’s why these parts of the stove become the hardest to get clean. How can we avoid these difficulties?

Life should never be any harder than it has to be. We all have busy existences that keep us from being able to dedicate lots of time and effort to the cleaning process. Let’s be honest here, many of us are unable to spend the necessary time on our oven burners.

But that’s about to change. The gunk and burnt food that accumulates on our burners can now be removed with ease. The following tutorial from DIY Super Mom will provide you with all of the tips that you need.

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The approach that she takes here is a clever one. Anyone who is currently dealing with a nasty oven that needs to be cleaned is sure to benefit from her help. DIY Super Mom’s pointers are top of the line and second to none. We would like to provide one quick note: The hack that she offers involves ammonia. As such, you’ll want to make sure that you are wearing the proper protective gear, like goggles and gloves.

There are others who may decide that they would rather use vinegar, baking soda, or cream of tartar instead.

Do you have any tricks that you use to get your stovetop clean? If so, this is your chance to share them with the rest of us. We can all benefit from any hacks that you may have to offer. In the meantime, take a moment to check out this excellent DIY tutorial from Super Mom!

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