A glass stovetop can make your whole kitchen look modern and neat. However, they have a downside: even the tiniest stain or crack can catch the eye! If your glass stovetop no longer seems like a new appliance, you need to clean it right now.

 

Here we tell you the best way to clean your glass stovetop!

Is every glass stovetop the same?

Every glass stovetop seems alike, but they might vary widely in the way they heat your food. However, cleaning them is almost the same. After all, what you are cleaning is the ceramic surface that gives glass stovetops a sleek and elegant appearance. 

 

Keep reading to learn how to clean a glass stovetop!

Weekly routine: how to clean a glass stovetop 

What makes glass stovetops so easy to clean is their smooth ceramic surface. However, without a careful cleaning method and the right cleaning supplies, you might end up damaging your appliance.

 

Follow these steps on a weekly basis and keep your glass stovetop in top shape! 

Step 1. Gather your cleaning supplies (and check your manufacturer’s guidelines)

A common mistake among glass stove owners is bringing the heavy cleaning arsenal as the first option. There is no need to pour harsh chemicals into your stovetop! You can remove most food residue using only common household supplies.

 

What is the best cleaner for glass top stoves? You can use a baking soda and vinegar paste to remove most grime from your stovetop. However, it might be slightly abrasive. Before starting, check out the manufacturer guidelines to know if these products are safe to use on your stovetop!

 

Ready to begin? These are the cleaning supplies you need:

• White vinegar
• Baking soda
• Microfiber cloth
• Soft sponge
• Soft-bristled toothbrush
• Spray bottle 

 

Warning: If you cooked recently, wait until the stovetop cools down completely and remove any food residue with a damp microfiber cloth. Then, you can continue with step 2!

Step 2. Sprinkle baking soda on the glass surface!

Baking soda is a powerful and natural cleaning product. It can dissolve most types of grime, including grease stains. Also, it’s perfect for absorbing odors, removing the lingering food smells that your stovetop could gather.

 

If you have the time, you can sprinkle the baking soda in one burner at a time. This way, you can reuse the paste when moving on to the next burner!

Step 3. Pour white vinegar to make a paste

Vinegar is also a multipurpose product you can find in most households. Its acidic nature makes it a safe and natural mild disinfectant and cleaner. The paste you get by mixing vinegar and baking soda can dissolve most grime in your stovetop without damaging the ceramic! 

 

To make the paste, pour enough distilled white vinegar into the baking soda. Then, use a soft sponge to stir the mix and spread the paste throughout the areas you want to clean. Sprinkle more baking soda if necessary.

 

Before moving to the next step, let the paste sit for at least 10 minutes. If the glass surface is too grimy, you can also use a clean towel dampened with hot soapy water to cover the paste.

Step 4. Scrub the glass gently

With an old soft-bristle toothbrush, scrub in circular moves the burnt-on grime and stains. Avoid pressing too hard or leaning into the glass surface while scrubbing! 

 

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You should never use an abrasive scrubbing pad or steel wool to clean your glass stovetop, no matter how stubborn the stains are. Using harsh scrubbing tools can leave scuffs and scratches on the ceramic surface.

Step 5. Remove the baking soda paste

Move the paste aside from the burner using a soft sponge. Make sure there are no grimy spots left when removing the baking soda paste. If you find a stain that still needs elbow grease, apply some of the paste you left aside and scrub the spot. Repeat if needed. 

 

Finally, rinse the paste and debris with a damp cloth.

Step 6. Dry completely!

Before using your stovetop, dry it with a clean cloth or let it air-dry.

 

See this method in action!

Last resort: how to scrape burnt-on stains

If you followed the previous cleaning method but the burnt-on food residue refuses to go, you might need to scrape the grime off. However, scraping your glass stovetop is risky! Leave it as your last option and do it very carefully!

 

Again, make sure the manufacturer doesn’t advise against using this type of cleaning method! If you wish to continue, you’ll need a scraping tool, white vinegar, and a clean cloth. 

 

Follow these steps to scrape burnt-on residue from your glass stovetop:

1. Spray vinegar in the burnt-on residue to soften it. 
2. Scrape the debris until it comes free. To prevent damages, hold the scraping at 45 degrees, without using the blade corners.
3. Wipe the residue using a microfiber cloth.

Daily cleaning routine and maintenance tips

Periodic deep cleaning can help you remove built-up stains. However, what matters most is daily maintenance. Once you have removed stuck-on gunk with the deep cleaning method above, make sure to follow these tips on your daily routine!

Never use glass cleaner!

Wiping down a glass stove top with a glass cleaner seems like a logical thing to do, right? Well, most commercial glass cleaning products contain ammonia, which can damage the ceramic surface in your stovetop. 

If you are looking for an everyday cleaner to wipe down your glass top stove, try out white vinegar instead!

Watch out for sugar-based stains

Did you drip pasta sauce or chocolate on your glass cooktop? Burned sugar-based stains won’t come off your stovetop easily once they cool down. If you are cooking with this type of ingredients, keep a towel ready to wipe the spill before it burns!

Clean as soon as the glass top stove cools down

The best way to keep your glass stovetop spotless is to wipe food residue off after each use (or as soon as it cools down). It might be tempting to forget about chores after cooking, but wiping the appliance with a damp cloth after each use will save you a lot of scrubbing!

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