you should clean your stove grates when you start to see a build-up of food or grease. “The longer you wait to clean these messes, the harder it is to get them or to prevent fires,” she explains.

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6. Clean and Dry Stove Grates After soaking, scrub the grates and burner caps with a stiff-bristled brush or sponge. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Dry immediately with a towel to prevent rust.