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How to Clean a Glass Top Stove
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If you have a glass top stove, you may have noticed that it is much more difficult to clean glass a top stove than an electric stove with burners. The tiniest little spill leaves a residue that is hard to remove. Even when you use the stove-top cleaner that comes with your stove, you can find yourself spending a half hour trying to get a tiny little splatter off your stove.
Glass tops stoves are really popular because they look sleek and modern. Their stylish look can make an older kitchen look brand new. People purchase glass tops stoves for lots of reasons. Many of them come with more features and are more attractive than electric stoves with burners.
One big, but deceiving appeal to purchasing a new glass top stove is that they look so easy to clean. No drip pans or burner grates to deal with, all you have to do is wipe off the stove. Sounds easy enough, but your sales person probably didn’t tell you that glass stove tops can be difficult to keep clean and may require extra care.
If you have found yourself frustrated trying to clean glass top stove, don’t despair. Once you learn the basics of how to clean a glass top stove from our house cleaners in Tampa, keeping your stove clean should be easy.
Basic tips for cleaning a glass top stove
Wipe down your stove with vinegar and water after every use
If you’re not already, get in the habit of wiping your stove down after every use. You can use a spray bottle with vinegar and water for a quick wipe down. Use a soft microfiber cloth or the soft side of your sponge. Avoid using the scrubbing side of your sponge to wipe down your stove as it can leave tiny scratches on the surface of your stove over time. Clean up spills quickly. Letting spills and burned-on food sit on your glass top can damage your stove. Make sure you clean spills immediately after use.
You don’t want to clean your stove with cleaners while it’s still hot. Most glass top stoves have a light to let you know when the stove is safe to touch.
Using cleaners on a hot stove is not only a good way to burn yourself, it can deteriorate the finish of your stove top. Cleaning products for your stove were designed to be used on a cool surface. When they are heated up, they can burn to the surface and damage the finish of your glass top.
There are a few exceptions. Sugar-based stains, chocolate and tomato sauce should be removed quickly while the stove is still warm. These can bind to your glass and become difficult to remove. Let the stove top cool off first, so it’s warm to touch. Then spray the stain with a vinegar and water solution, and quickly wipe the surface with a soft cloth.
Use a razor blade to remove tough stains
This might seem counter-intuitive. You want me to take a razor blade to my new stove? Many cleaning kits for glass stove tops come with a safety razor blade. Read the manufacturer’s instructions before you use a razor blade..
If you need to remove a tough dried-on or burned-on stain, you may need to use a razor blade to remove it. Use a vinegar and water solution to help loosen up the stain as you remove it with the razor blade. Hold the razor blade at a 45 degree angle, making sure not to use the corners of the blade. Then gently go over the burned area to lightly scrape the surface. Do not apply pressure to the stain. You don’t want to scratch the surface.
It may take some effort to remove a difficult stain. Spray the stain with your vinegar solution, then scrape gently with the blade, and wipe off the area. If you still see the stain let the vinegar and water sit on the stove top to soften up the debris. Then go over it again with the razor blade.
Cleaning products recommended for glass stove tops
Vinegar and water solution
A vinegar and water solution is ideal for when you daily clean a glass top stove. Vinegar is a natural disinfectant and safe for your glass top stove and the environment. For quick clean-ups, keep a spray bottle on hand.
Glass ceramic cooktop cleaners
There are several products on the market designed for clean a glass top stove. Before you decide which one to use, read the manufacturer’s instructions for your stove. Some cleaning products, even if they are labeled glass top stove cleaner, should not be used on your stove. Some are specifically intended for glass or ceramic. Depending on the
material your stove top is made of, you may need a specific type of cleaning product. Your manufacturer will recommend the best type of cleaner for your particular stove. Always be sure you use the right cleaner for your stove because some may damage the finish.
Glass cooktop cleaning pads
The problem with glass stove tops is you can’t scrub them. You don’t want to use abrasive materials on the finish of your
stove because they can leave scratches. Purchase a special cleaning pad designed for glass top stoves. These are great for removing tough stains and won’t scratch glass or ceramic. Like other stove top cleaning products, you should read your manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Do not use glass cleaner
It might seem like a glass cleaner like Windex would be best for cleaning your glass top stove. After all, it’s designed to clean glass. Glass cleaners are best used on windows and mirrors. The ammonia in glass cleaners is hard on your stove top. Instead, use dish soap or vinegar to clean with.
Tips for keeping your glass top stove clean looking brand new
Use clean dry cookware when cooking
If you are wondering why you keep having deposits on the surface of your stove, even when you don’t spill anything, it could be because of your cookware. Make sure you cook with clean dry cookware. Water and residue on the bottom of your pan can burn to your stove top or leave deposits. Also be mindful of how you lift your pan to place it or move it on your stove. Scraping your cookware across your stove can scratch your surface.
Ditch the plastic spatulas and spoons
If you use plastic spatulas and spoons to cook with, you may inevitably end up with plastic melted to your glass top. It’s very easy to set a plastic spatula on a hot stove because the surface doesn’t look hot. This will not just melt your spatula, it will burn to your stove top and require a lot of work to remove. If you use non-stick pans, you don’t want to use metal spatulas. A heat-resistant spatula made of
silicon is your best choice for non-stick pans. It will keep you from damaging your stove and your cookware.
Polish your stove once a week with a non-abrasive cleaner
Once a week while cleaning the kitchen, give your stove top a thorough cleaning and polish. Start by spraying it with a vinegar solution, and using a razor blade to remove debris. Then wipe the surface down completely and dry with a clean, soft microfiber cloth.
Apply a small amount of cooktop cleaner to your stove top. Apply the cleaner to the surface with a dry cleaning pad like your waxing your car and let the cleaner dry. It should dry leaving a white haze. Once it’s dry buff off the cleaner.
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