You’re doing everything wrong. Here’s the best way to clean the grease of a hotplate

Spray vinegar (or pour gently) over the baking soda. It will fizz on contact — that’s the reaction loosening the grime.

Let it sit and work for 5–10 minutes. This is key!

Step 4: Scrub Gently

Use a sponge or cloth to wipe and scrub. For tight spots or stubborn gunk, use a toothbrush.

If needed, dip the sponge in hot, soapy water to finish the job.

Step 5: Wipe Clean

Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe away any residue. Then dry with a microfiber towel to bring back the shine.

🧼 For Electric Coil Hotplates:

If your hotplate has exposed coils:

1. Unplug and remove coils (if removable).
2. Clean the drip pans with the baking soda and vinegar method.
3. Wipe coils with a damp cloth (no soaking!), then dry thoroughly before reattaching.

⚠️ What Not to Do

• ❌ Don’t use metal scouring pads — they’ll scratch and ruin the surface
• ❌ Don’t soak electric parts
• ❌ Don’t use bleach or harsh cleaners — it’s overkill and unsafe on heated surfaces
• ❌ Don’t clean while it’s hot!

💡 Pro Tips

• Do this regularly (once a week or so) to prevent heavy buildup
• For daily wipe-downs, just use hot water + vinegar on a microfiber cloth
• Add a few drops of essential oil to your vinegar spray for a fresh-smelling finish

✨ Final Thoughts

If you’ve been scrubbing endlessly with dish soap, or worse, just ignoring the grease until it forms its own ecosystem — now you know better. The baking soda + vinegar method is cheap, natural, and actually works. Your hotplate will not only look cleaner, but it’ll heat more evenly and last longer, too.

So ditch the scraping, skip the chemicals, and clean smart — not hard.

🔥✨ Your hotplate (and your future meals) will thank you!