How do you clean kitchen appliances?

Do you want to clean the stove or the hob? First make a bowl of warm soapy water with a bit of dish soap. Remove the pan supports and cooled gas burners from the cooker and leave them to soak in warm water for 20 to 30 minutes. The pan supports can also go in the dishwasher if you like. Wipe the cooker or hob with a damp cloth and the soapy water and clean it thoroughly. Then dry it with a dry cloth so it’s nice and clean and no marks are left behind. Do not use scouring agents on the hob, as these can cause scratches on the surface.

Cleaning a barbecue is very important. If you don’t do it straight away, the next time you light it the barbecue will produce smoke and your meat and vegetables will burn. First remove the large food residues from the BBQ while the grill is still warm. Use a brush that is suitable for barbecues, so you don’t damage the grill and the food comes off easily. Then use warm soapy water and a sponge or cloth to remove the remaining dirt.

Once the coals have gone out, take them out of the barbecue and wipe away the ash. When the bowl is empty, use a cloth and soapy water to clean the barbecue. Avoid scouring agents. Prevention is sometimes better than cure: before you start barbecuing, grease the grill with olive or sunflower oil so the meat doesn’t stick to it. If you don’t have any oil, you can also rub the grill with a bit of lemon juice.