How to Clean Ceramic Cooktops
Many ceramic cooktop owners become dismayed when they discover how hard it can be to keep it clean and beautiful as it was when they first bought it. Although there are no burner pieces to take apart like some other stoves, ceramic cooktops are notorious for cooking any spill almost instantaneously, which makes it much more difficult to clean. Cleaning a ceramic cooktop may not be easy, but it is straightforward and can be done with just a few steps. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Let the cooktop cool down completely. Although it's useful to clean the cooktop as soon as possible after spills, it is essential that the cooktop be cool to the touch before you begin.
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Put a small dime-sized amount of dish washing detergent on a damp rag. Then use this rag to scrub down the cooktop.
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Spray a fine mist of kitchen cleaning spray all over the cooktop. Although any type of kitchen cleaning spray will do, some people find greater success with those products specially designed to clean ceramic. Gently wipe down the cooktop with a rag or paper towel, taking special care to rub vigorously over any food spills or stains.
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Sprinkle a little bit of baking powder on a damp rag to clean up particularly difficult spots. The abrasiveness of the baking powder will aid in stain removal.
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Clean any areas that have been burned by gently scraping the burnt area with razor blade. Be very careful while doing this that you do not scratch either the ceramic or yourself. After the burnt piece is scraped away, spray kitchen cleaning spray again over that area and wipe again with a rag or paper towel.
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Polish the cooktop with a soft, clean rag. Rub vigorously in a circular motion all over to make the cooktop shiny and streak-free.
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Tips & Warnings
Cleaning your ceramic cooktop frequently will help make each individual cleaning job faster and easier. According to CreativeHomemaking.com, some popular products to clean ceramic cooktops are Cerama Bryte, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and Easy Off. If you do not have a kitchen cleaning spray handy, you can try an equal part mix of ammonia and water to use to clean your cooktop instead.
Do not slide your pots across your ceramic cooktop, as this can cause scratches and increase the likelihood of spills. Do not use abrasive cleaning products on your ceramic cooktop, as this can also lead to scratches or discoloration.
