HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GLASS COOKTOP
Stubborn, stuck-on messes shouldn’t prevent your cooktop from helping you get from dinner to done. Learn how to clean your glass cooktop, what products you shouldn’t use in your cleaning routine and tips for helping to remove burnt-on food in this helpful guide.
Select a topic below to explore how to clean a glass cooktop.
WHAT DO YOU USE TO CLEAN A GLASS STOVETOP?
Help protect your cooktop and keep it ready to tackle mealtime by regularly cleaning it with a cooktop cleaner. Products like affresh® Cooktop Cleaner1, baking soda, vinegar, a non-abrasive cleaning pad and a soft, dry cloth can all help keep your cooktop looking its best.
Refrain from using abrasive cleaners, bleach, rust remover, ammonia, steel wool pads and abrasive wash cloths or paper towels, as these may damage your cooktop surface. Refer to your appliance’s owner’s manual and the instructions on specific cleaning products for optimal results when cleaning your cooktop.
HOW TO CLEAN A GLASS COOKTOP WITHOUT STREAKS OR SCRATCHING
Using recommended cleaners as directed by your owner’s manual or your cleaner’s specific instructions can help prevent streaks or scratches from forming on your ceramic glass cooktop. Follow these simple steps for how to clean a ceramic cooktop to help keep kitchen messes to a minimum:
SUPPLIES
- Glass cooktop cleaner such as affresh® Cooktop Cleaner
Vinegar (optional)
Dish soap (optional)
TOOLS
Cooktop scraper
Oven mitt
Non-abrasive cleaning pad
Dry, soft cloth
Spray bottle (optional)
1. LET YOUR COOKTOP COOL
First, make sure your cooktop is turned off. For best results, let the surface of your glass stovetop cool until it’s warm, but not hot to the touch. If desired, spray your cooktop with vinegar, allowing it to soak into food residue while it cools.
2. SCRAPE AWAY EXCESS FOOD RESIDUE
While the cooktop is warm, use a cooktop scraper to help remove food residue. Scraping your cooktop at a 45-degree angle can help prevent unwanted scratching. It’s recommended that you wear an oven mitt during this step. Avoid using materials like steel wool, which could damage the cooktop surface.
3. APPLY COOKTOP CLEANER
Apply a non-abrasive cooktop cleaner to the surface, making sure to follow any instructions on the label. For a deep clean, use affresh® Cooktop Cleaner. Apply a few drops of the cleaner before gently rubbing it onto your cooktop’s surface with a non-abrasive cleaning pad. Let it dry into a white film before polishing the surface with a dry, soft cloth.
4. REPEAT STEPS 1-3 AS NEEDED
If messes are still present on your cooktop’s surface, repeat the steps above until your cooktop is completely clean. Additionally, you can try combining equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle before adding a few drops of dish soap, then spray your cooktop with the cleaning solution. Allow this mixture to sit for a few minutes before wiping with a non-abrasive cleaning pad until completely clean.
HOW TO REMOVE BURNT FOOD FROM A GLASS STOVETOP
Power through kitchen messes like burnt food by making a paste using baking soda and water. Apply the paste to burnt-on residues before using a cooktop scraper to gently lift them away. Products like affresh® Cooktop Cleaner can also help remove burnt food from your cooktop’s surface.
HOW TO GET BURN MARKS OFF A GLASS COOKTOP
Quickly wipe away splatters and spills, especially those from sugar-based foods, after each use of the cooktop to help reduce burnt-on messes and keep your cooktop in good condition. To help remove burn marks from your glass stovetop, use a glass cooktop cleaner or a baking soda paste.
EXPLORE MAYTAG® ELECTRIC COOKTOPS & RANGES
Maytag® electric cooktops and ranges are built for power, precision and performance. Get ultimate cooking control with select features like the Dual-Choice™ elements, which cooks more efficiently by matching the heat to the pan you’re using. Then, make clean-up simple with a smooth ceramic glass cooktop surface. Select Maytag® electric ranges feature a shatter-resistant cooktop surface that stands up to wear and tear.
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1. affresh® brand products and the recommending brands’ products are all owned and distributed by Whirlpool Corporation
