There’s a classroom science experiment that will never die—the baking-soda-and vinegar volcano. It’s fun, safe, messy and…a great stove-top cleaner. When you eventually get around to cleaning that baked-on spaghetti sauce near your stove burners and regular cleaning sprays just won’t get rid of the gunk, combine one tablespoon of baking soda with two teaspoons of vinegar (double the amounts for bigger blobs) in a small ceramic cup or bowl.
Don’t worry—this small amount won’t make a spewing volcano, but the combo will create an impressive foam. Quickly dump the bubbling ooze onto the caked-on blob, and simply wipe it off. If the ancient spill doesn’t come off immediately, let the mixture sit for a minute or two. You also just saved your stove surface from abrasive commercial cleansers and harsh chemicals—safe for glass-top stoves, too!
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