Do Not Make These 6 Mistakes While Cleaning Your Gas Stove| Curly Tales

Mistakes You Must Avoid

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1. Forgetting To Lift Cooktop

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2. Using Wrong Cleaning Liquid

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4. Not Cleaning Ignition Port

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5. Improperly Cleaning Drip Pan

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6. Attaching Burner Before Its Dry

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