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Clean under your stove every 3 to 4 months, especially after heavy use or big spills, to prevent odors, pests, and fire hazards. If your stove has a drawer or kickplate, remove it to easily vacuum, ...

Sometimes, it’s easy to forget to clean specific parts of a kitchen appliance that you use daily. But if you neglect cleaning your stove drip pans regularly, you might start to notice a stinky smell ...

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