1. Turn Off Your Stove & Oven
It may seem obvious, but we want to get this out of the way now. Your stovetop should be off, and so should your oven while cleaning your glass stovetop.
2. Shop Your Pantry
There’s no need for costly cleaners to get a pristine and sparkly glass cooktop. Two items you probably already own will do just fine: baking soda and white vinegar. And while mixing them makes for an entertaining science fair project, we are going to keep them separate.
3. The Cleaning Power of White Vinegar
Add the white vinegar to a spray bottle mixed with water at a ratio of 1:1. You won’t need a whole lot, maybe a half-cup total. Spray the glass cooktop evenly and then wipe the surface clean. Finish with a dry towel to remove any remaining liquid.
4. The Cleaning Power of Baking Soda
Sprinkle the surface of your glass cooktop to cover it with a thin layer of baking soda. Soak a towel that is large enough to cover the cooktop’s surface and place it over the baking soda. Let the towel stand for about 15 minutes.
5. Elbow Grease
After 15 minutes, use the towel to scrub and wipe away any crud. Baking soda is mildly abrasive and will not damage your cooktop. Rinse the towel as you go until all of the baking soda has been removed.
6. Scrape Away with a Razor Blade
While baking soda and white vinegar are eco-friendly and inexpensive cleaning powerhouses, sometimes you need a little extra help. If there is still crud stuck to your stovetop, a razor blade can be used to carefully—and we mean carefully—scrape away any stuck-on gunk. A graspable razor blade holder is recommended. Then, wipe away the gunk.
7. Polishing Your Glass Cooktop
You are almost finished. Again, take your spray bottle filled with vinegar and water and wipe down the cooktop one more time. Buff it out with a dry towel and it will look as good as new!
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