Keeping your commercial stove top clean at all times is important not just because it looks good and means you’re taking good care of your appliance, but it also ensures that your food is being heated efficiently and you are saving energy. The nice clean reflective surfaces of your commercial stove are designed to help heat your food more efficiently, therefore the more nasty buildup that accumulates on your stove surface the longer it takes to cook.
Commercial stoves can either be gas or electric. If you are dealing with a gas stove make sure to take off all removable parts of your stove when the top burner grid has completely cooled. Scrape off everything you can and soak the encrusted parts in warm water. Never pour water directly onto the top of your stove, and if necessary use a wire hanger, toothpick, or wire brush to clean out the burner ports. If electric, place the reflector bowls in a sink full of soapy water.
Spray cleaning solutions such as vinegar onto a towel first and wipe down oven surfaces. Steel wool is also good for gently scrubbing away black buildup, and for really tough debris a half hour soak in ammonia should do the trick. Many ovens have self cleaning settings as well so be sure to take full advantage of these time saving functions.
Don’t miss those crucial but often overlooked spots, like under the burner rings, and be sure any flammable chemicals are completely wiped away before restarting your oven. Call your local San Diego cleaning company to see if they have any time saving tips for oven cleaning.
