Smooth Glass Top Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning
Note: Black glasstops are different; see instructions
for them.
The smooth glassy surface has no crevices for dirt and
spills to hide, but it has to be kept clean to avoid soil
burning on and staining, as stains show up visibly. Wipe
when cool with a clean damp cloth or a clean damp paper
towel to remove any spills, soil or spots. Do not use the
dishcloth use to wash dishes as it will leaves soiled
detergent solution on the top which may show up as brown
streaks when heated. A mild detergent solution (such as
hand dishwashing liquid in warm water) or baking soda in
warm water can be used to clean it; always rinse off all
cleaning solution thoroughly and wipe with clean paper
towel at end of the cleaning process.
Special cleaners sold by the manufacturer of the
cooktop for just this material should be used
periodically. Apply with a clean, damp paper towel, and
then wipe with another clean, slightly-dampened paper
towel; or follow label instructions on special
cleaner, or manual instructions for cooktop. These
cleaners leave a protective coating on the surface.
They also remove dark marks from aluminum or copper pans
or racks slid across the cooktop.
Dark marks from metal rubbing on glasstop MUST be
removed before they are heated. Heat can permanently
cement them into the surface. Other methods of removal
are:
1. Copper marks - rub with a plastic or other non-
abrasive scrubber and a mildly abrasive cleanser such as
Bar Keepers Friend or Delete.
2. Aluminum - place 2 paper towels soaked with diluted
chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 4 parts water) on top
of mark about 1 hour. Clean with a non-abrasive cleanser
such as Delete or Bar Keepers Friend. After using a
cleanser such as Delete or Bar Keepers Friend, recoat
glasstop with a sparing application of Cleaner
Conditioner. Remove excess conditioner with a clean, damp
paper towel. Polish dry before heating the surface.