How To Clean a Glass Stove Top
This cleaning a glass stove top tutorial shows how to easily get rid of burnt food residue and water stains using this simple DIY cleaning recipe made with ingredients you probably already have.
Yield: 1 cooktop
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Microfiber Cloths
- Spray Bottle
Materials
Everyday Cleaning
- 1 oz Distilled White Vinegar
- 1 Mr Clean Magic Erasers
Harder Messes
- 1 tablespoon Citric Acid
- Glass Cooktop Cleaner
Impossible Messes
Instructions
- Allow the stove to cool. I like it cool enough to touch but still warm, so food doesn't get dried and stuck.
- Everyday cleaning method. Spritz with hot water, vinegar, or use a warm, damp microfiber cloth.
- Dirtier Messes. Add a tablespoon of citric acid powder to 16 ounces of water (4 cups). Stir. Spray onto cooktop and leave for a minute or two. Wipe off with a wet towel and make sure to rinse well.
- Burned Food. Loosen the stuck-on dirt by spritzing with hot water and vinegar, citric acid, or another cleaner like Cerama Bryte. Leave a few minutes to haze over. Take a flat scraper and gently go over the top. Keep the scraper at a 30-degree angle or less. The scraper can scratch the surface if you gouge it, but it isn't too much of a worry.
Notes
Items You Should NEVER Use:
- Cast Iron or dragging heavy pans across the top
- Green Scratch Pads (like Scotch Brite Scrubbies)
- Abrasive Cleaners (comet, bleach, etc)
- Baking Soda - this can leave a haze or get into scratches and make it hard to clean out.