How to clean a stove top including glass, gas and electric stoves

Whether it's gas, electric or glass, it takes more than a halfhearted promise to really clean a messy stovetop in one day.

We asked Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, to share her expert tips for this kitchen chore. To start, as a pro, she recommends cleaning up immediately after cooking so it's before spills and splatters harden.

How to clean a gas stovetop | How to clean an electric stovetop | How to clean a glass stovetop | How to remove tough grime/burnt grease | What are the best cleaners for stovetops? | The best products for cleaning your stovetop

We love gas stoves for the even way they cook, plus they give you more control over adjusting temperatures more precisely. However, they can be a real pain to clean.

Electric stoves can also be a little difficult to clean. With these tips from Mock, you can keep it clean without too much stress.

While glass stovetops seem like they'd be the easiest to clean, sometimes they come with their own set of problems. Here's how to clean burnt-on messes without scratching or damaging your glass stovetop.

Sometimes you don't catch spills and burnt-on messes right as they happen. Here's how to deal with all that yuckiness.

The best cleaners for your stovetops are items you probably have around your house to begin with like baking soda, white vinegar, lemon juice, water and dish soap.

Warning: Some people use white eraser sponges for extremely tough burn marks. These do work, but it's preferred that you use with caution as this substance is like microfine sandpaper and can scratch the surface if you’re not careful.

As Mock explains, a lot of the best supplies for cleaning your stovetop are simple ingredients you already have at home, but here are some other products that will be helpful to get your stove sparkling clean.

After soaking your burners, use a microfiber cloth to clean them off without damaging them. You can never have too many microfiber cloths, after all!

Mild, grease-busting dish soap works well when soaking your burners in the sink.

Bar Keeper's Friend is a longtime favorite for not only bartenders but for cleaning enthusiasts. They're gentle on your stovetop, but hard on yucky grease and grime!

You probably have baking soda laying around but if you don't, you might as well stock up! You can use it to clean just about anything in your home—everything from soiled rugs to sticky, burnt-on food on your stovetop.

If you have a glass stovetop, remember not to use a straight razor as it can damage and scratch the glass. Instead, use these plastic spatulas which will help you remove hard-to-clean burnt-on messes.