How to clean the ceramic-coated burner covers from my gas range?

Question

There are some food stains complicated by heating that just won't come off. I've tried putting them through the dishwasher and it didn't touch them. I know oven cleaner would probably work, but that stuff is so nasty and has terrible fumes. What can you suggest? I read somewhere crystals of soda -- what is that? Baking soda?

Answer 1

Soda crystals are often used in the laundry and if you touch them you will find they make your fingers feel soft.  I think it helps to break down grease.

You could try soaking your burners in a biological soap powder solution overnight.  I put my grill shelves in a large sink filled up with water and laundry soap powder and it made them really easy to clean.  Something to do with the biological bits in the powder I think.

Good luck

Answer 2

Try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.  They're great at tackling tough stains - and no fumes or chemicals.

Answer 3

Put ammonia on them and tie them in a trash bag overnight.  Scrub them in the morning.