Glass-top stoves offer a few significant advantages over other types of stove tops. One of the best things about having this type of stove is that you don’t have to worry about drop pans and removable burners. As an added bonus, the smooth top stoves look sleek and can really add pop to a modern kitchen design.
While this type of stove is known for being slightly easier to clean, the ceramic tops are a little more sensitive to cleaning solutions than cheaper stoves. If you want to get your glass stovetop clean without ruining the surface, try one of these tricks:
1. Baking soda and vinegar
There’s a reason this combination is popular among organic DIYers: it works. DIY Network recommends letting your stove top cool and then wiping it down with a vinegar-dampened cloth. Then cover the entire glass surface with baking soda. Soak a large towel in hot water and place it over the powdered surface. Let it set for about 15 minutes before using the wet towel to scrub the stove top clean.
There’s a reason this combination is popular among organic DIYers: it works. DIY Network recommends letting your stove top cool and then wiping it down with a vinegar-dampened cloth. Then cover the entire glass surface with baking soda. Soak a large towel in hot water and place it over the powdered surface. Let it set for about 15 minutes before using the wet towel to scrub the stove top clean.
2. Don’t use cast iron on your glass top stove
If you want to keep your glass top scratch free, put the cast iron aside. The glass tops are sensitive to scratches and nicks. You might also want to skip the ceramic pans too, according to The Spruce.
If you want to keep your glass top scratch free, put the cast iron aside. The glass tops are sensitive to scratches and nicks. You might also want to skip the ceramic pans too, according to The Spruce.
3. Use a razor blade
If you find that you still have stains and stuck-on food on your glass stove top after you’ve cleaned it with baking soda and vinegar, try using a flat blade razor (you can find these in most hardware or craft stores) to gently scrape the stain off, according to Nature Hacks.
If you find that you still have stains and stuck-on food on your glass stove top after you’ve cleaned it with baking soda and vinegar, try using a flat blade razor (you can find these in most hardware or craft stores) to gently scrape the stain off, according to Nature Hacks.
