Oven knobs get particularly dirty because they are one of the most touched parts of the oven. Whenever we cook, we interact with our oven knobs. This means that if our hands are carrying any food germs, then it can easily find its new home on our oven knobs or handles.
How to Clean Oven Knobs?
Luckily, we have an easy, chemical free way of keeping this in check. White vinegar (acetic acid) can act as a natural disinfectant, helping to destroy bacteria and viruses. It is one of the oldest and most family friendly ways of tackling grime in your kitchen.
Follow our steps to see how to clean your oven knobs.
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If your oven knobs can be removed, then pull them off and soak them in a bowl of white vinegar for five minutes.
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If your knobs cannot be taken off, then you can spray them with vinegar and leave it to sit for around thirty seconds.
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Once soaked or sprayed, rinse and dry the oven knobs.
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Next spray a solution of vinegar onto the surface where the knobs normally sit. Then wipe them down and clean them thoroughly.
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Once dry, replace the oven knobs onto the appliance.
