By Phil Mutz, writer at LittleThings.com
As someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen cooking, I don't necessarily want to spend all of my time there cleaning up afterward.
As a result, I'm always looking for new, easy ways to keep my kitchen clean without having to put in hours of work -- and luckily, there are a ton of kitchen hacks out there, like this brilliant way to make a Swiffer out of an old sock.
And when I spotted this incredibly smart and easy way to clean the grates of my stove without having to be bent over a sink scrubbing for hours, I knew I'd be trying it right away.
Like many good hacks, this one doesn't require a lot of expensive tools or complicated steps, making it perfect for someone like me. In fact, all you need are a Ziploc bag, clear ammonia, a sponge, and some dish soap.
Cleaning stove grates can be one of the hardest parts about maintaining a tidy kitchen. Watch the video below to see just how simple it really is to remove weeks (or even months) of gross food and grime.
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