How Do You Clean Ceramic Glass Stove Tops?

Often chosen by homeowners for their sleek look, ceramic glass stove tops seem easier to clean than traditional electric or gas stove tops because of their smooth, flat surface. However, you still must adhere to careful cleaning procedures in order to avoid damaging the cook top.

Things You'll Need

• 2 to 3 clean soft cloths
• Small bowl
• Mild soap
• Non-abrasive powder cleaner

Instructions

Light Cleaning

1. Fill a small bowl with warm water and add one to two drops of soap to it. Agitate the water with your fingers to develop bubbles.

2. Dip a clean, soft cloth into the soapy water and wipe down the ceramic glass stove top to remove light soiling.

3. Rinse the cloth under running water to remove the soap and then squeeze out excess water. Wipe down the stove to rinse. Dry with a soft, clean cloth.

Removing Moderate Stains

1. Wet a soft cloth under running water and squeeze out excess water. The cloth should be wet, but not dripping.

2. Sprinkle a 1/4 tsp.of non-abrasive cleaning powder onto the moderately soiled areas of the stove top.

3. Scrub the soiled areas gently with the wet cloth to remove the stains. You may have to allow the stains to soak under the wet cloth for three to five minutes before effectively removing them by scrubbing.

4. Rinse out the cleaning cloth to remove all traces of cleaning powder and squeeze out excess water. Wipe down the cook top to rinse and then dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use a ceramic stove top cleaner to clean a lightly soiled stove top. Apply a dime-size amount of cleaner to a clean, soft cloth and rub it into the surface of the cook top. Buff with a soft cloth.

• Hold a single-edge razor blade at a 30 degree angle to a crusty or burned-on stain on the stove top. Gently scrape the stain off the cook top with the blade. Use extreme caution if you try this. It is easy to scratch the surface of the cook top.

• Never use any type of harsh or abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on your ceramic glass cook top. They can scratch the surface.

References

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Cleaning Glass and Ceramic Cooking Surfaces