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Mum's 'powerful' hack to clean stovetop - and it only requires two ingredients

Cleaning expert Chantel Mila Ibbotson, known as Mama Mila on TikTok, has impressed CleanTok fans with her use of natural ingredients to keep her stovetop shining

by · The Mirror

Cleaning the kitchen can be a time-consuming and strenuous task.

It's easy to spend a small fortune on various cleaning products to keep your kitchen sparkling, but one cleaning whizz has shared how to make the most of natural ingredients you might already have in your cupboards.

Cleaning guru Chantel Mila Ibbotson, known as Mama Mila on TikTok, has wowed CleanTok fans with her use of natural ingredients to keep her stovetop gleaming. If you're fed up with stains and smudges on your glass stovetop, she reveals her simple trick to cut through the grease - and it only requires two ingredients.

The video, which now boasts nearly 150,000 views and over 2,500 likes, shows the mum-of-two using a classic combo of baking soda and lemon juice to clean the glass stovetop. "The citric acid in this powerful mix cuts through baked-on grime", the video explained, as she demonstrated the combined ingredients fizzing on the stovetop.

She then advised viewers to "wipe with hot water to reveal your shining stovetop." Chantel frequently shares useful videos demonstrating how everyday household items can be used for cleaning, earning her millions of followers who adore her smart hacks.

She's also shared a popular tip on how to eliminate shower grime and mould using a concoction of white vinegar, dish soap and either clove or tea tree oil.

Additionally, she's shown how coffee grounds can banish bathroom smells, and how to create a multipurpose spray from lemon and white vinegar.