How to Keep your Glass/Ceramic Stove Top Free of Debris

If you're unaccustomed to the smooth-top surface of your ceramic/glass stove and aren't quite sure how to keep it looking brand new, read on. While I was a little skeptical at some of the practices at first, I've come to accept that these cleaning tips will not only get rid of stove-top spills and baked on burns, but put the sparkle back as well!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Razor scraper specifically designed for glass-topped stoves
• Glass/ceramic cook-top cleaner
• Scotch-brite, blue sponge
• Water & paper towels
• Elbow grease

1. 
    
   non scratch sponges

   Cleaning your ceramic stove top's surface does not have to send you reeling. By following a few, simple steps, you will have it sparkling in no time! Start with a no-scratch, scotch-brite, blue sponge. Reserve this sponge solely for cleaning the stove top.

2. 
    
   smooth-top-friendly products

   Next, squirt a bit of the glass cook-top cleaner (available at home-improvement stores, grocery stores or Bed, Bath, and Beyond) directly onto the stove top's surface. Don't worry, this cleanser is strong, yet gentle. It will clean, polish, and condition your smooth top range. Using the wet sponge, scrub the top and wipe off with a paper towel.

3. 
    
   Scrape the residue

   If you have baked-on spills, break out the razor-blade, filled scraper. Don't be nervous, these were designed specifically for this purpose. You won't cut or damage the glass top in any way by using this tool aggressively on its surface. Put some elbow grease into scraping down the spills to remove them fully. Add more cleaner if necessary, rinse sponge as necessary and wipe completely dry. You can purchase extra razor blades to switch out the old ones whenever necessary; this is an awesome, must-have tool for all smooth-top stove owners!

Tips & Warnings

• Be certain to clean the bottom of your cookware after each and every use
• CRITICAL! Only clean the stove-top's surface when it's COOLED off, never do it when it's warm/hot.

[MidniteWriter]

on 12/27/2009 This is gr8 info! I know someone that uses it as a dry erase board, yikes, not good! Thanks for this! 5*

[spitfire64]

on 11/11/2009 wondering where I can find that razor blade scrapper?

[nanamusicgirl]

on 10/4/2009 It's so easy to let this go...They have to be clean to look good! 5 stars. Recommended

[callylilly]

on 9/22/2009 Glass/Ceramic stove tops look beautiful when they are shiney and clean. I find that I get the best results from using 2 microfiber cloths, one wet and one dry. I can usually find them at the dollar store.

[nataliasmith]

on 8/21/2009 I am going to give it a go!