It's easier to clean ceramic-glass stove tops since they have a flat surface, but food can still burn and get stuck on.If you don't have any ceramic cleaners, you can use a paste of baking soda and water.Try using a scraper and ceramic cleaner to remove stains from the cooktop.It is possible to make your stove look new within the afternoon.
Step 1: To clean the stove top, use a damp paper towel.
Wait until the stove cools off so you don't burn yourself.Start in the back corner of the stove top.To get the pieces that came loose, hold your other hand over the edge of the stove.Work your way across the stove until you reach the other side.
Step 2: Baking soda should be placed over the burn marks.
The baking soda can be put on the stove top.You should use enough to completely cover the burnt area.If you spread the baking soda flat, it will form an even layer over the surface.The ceramic could be damaged by other abrasive powder cleaners.
Step 3: A microfiber towel can be washed with a dish soap solution.
The liquid dish soap and US quart of warm water should be placed in a bowl.Once it forms suds, mix the solution together.Put a microfiber towel large enough to cover the burnt area in the bowl and let it soak until it is completely saturated.If you have to cover the entire stove top, you may need to use multiple towels.
Step 4: Leave the towel on the baking soda for 15 minutes.
Pull the towel out of the soapy solution and wring it out.Put the towel over the baking soda.The baking soda should be soaked in the towel for at least 15 minutes to break it down.Baking soda works as a natural cleaner when it reacts with water.You can leave the towel on the stove top for up to 30 minutes for more difficult stains.
Step 5: A scrubbing pad is used to scrub the surface.
The best way to leave baking soda on the surface is to remove the microfiber towel from the stove.Start in the middle of the burned area with a cloth scrubbing pad.As you scrub, apply a small amount of pressure to help lift the stains.If you don't have a scrubbing pad, you may use a microfiber cloth or paper towel.
Step 6: The baking soda should be wiped off with a paper towel.
wipe toward the front of the stove with a single straight from the back corner.The paper towel should be replaced whenever it gets wet or dirty.To clean off streaks, use a dry paper towel.Baking soda can be used again if you weren't able to clean the burnt area completely.You might need a stronger cleaner if that doesn't work.If the stove still has a cloudy appearance, wipe it off with a paper towel.
Step 7: If possible, work while the surface is still warm.
If you notice something burning, turn off the stove and place cookware on a heat-safe surface.Wait until the stove is warm enough to work without feeling too hot.It could be more difficult to remove stains if it cools down completely.Put on an oven mitt if the heat is too warm.
Step 8: At a 45 degree angle, hold the metal scraper against the ceramic.
The blade of the scraper should be against the stove.The handle should be at a 45 degree angle.Place the edge of the blade against the stain.A metal scraper can be purchased from a hardware store.
Step 9: Lift the scraper off the surface with the help of a scraper.
Apply a small amount of pressure to the scraper.As you move the scraper, use short forward strokes.When you can't lift up the burnt section, go over it multiple times.You are less likely to hurt yourself if you move the scraper's blade away from your body.You can clean the scraper blade with a paper towel.
Step 10: Take a paper towel and wipe it off.
It's better to clean from the back of the stove than the front.Place your hand under the edge of the stove to catch the pieces that fall down.The paper towel should be replaced as it gets dirty.If you can wring out the paper towel before wiping the stove, you will be able to lift up more of the fine powder.
Step 11: Use a scrubbing pad to clean the surface.
Put a small amount of cleaner on the stove.The corner of the scrubbing pad is where you want to spread the cleaner.The cleaner should be put into the surface until it is clear.You can find ceramic cooktop cleaners at home improvement stores.It is not advisable to use oven cleaners or ammonia products on the stove.
Step 12: The cleaner needs to be dry.
Don't use your stove until you're done cleaning, leave the cleaner on the surface.Allow the cleaner to sit for a while and see if it forms a cloudy appearance.Depending on the cleaner you use, the drying time may be different.
Step 13: Rub the surface with a microfiber towel.
To helppolish the stove top, work across the entire surface in circular motions.Light pressure is applied to the burnt areas to lift up any residual stains.Remove all of the cleaner from the stove.You may need to clean the stove again if you still see marks.