How to Clean a Glass Top Stove / Cooktop 

I love glass stove top. It looks cool and my wife loves using them and cleaning them is much easier provided that you have the specific cleaner for it. I don't have to worry about the stuff getting spilled under the coil.

Great details and step by step with explanation, I have the ceramic cleaner and have not been using it correctly, next Time I’ll be able to clean and protect it - not waste the cleaner

Just put in a new over the stove microwave and hood today, and after all that mess, this little video will really help me do a good job cleaning up the stovetop!

I haven't found it necessary to go through this much effort regularly,only when the stove gets abused by one of my many grease spills or pot boiling over events.That leaves food and oils burnt onto the surface. The advice in this video helped me get it looking new again. For everyday cleaning, I use hot water and a sponge, and a liquid stovetop cleaner if I want to get it just so.

Glad I was able to help you out! Thanks for Watching!

Coming from someone who's owned a cleaning service for many years and has cleaned thousands of glass top stoves. Please do not use a green scotch brite scrub pad dry on your stove!!! That will surely scratch the hell out of your cooktop. If you wet them, and get one that's been used a bit, not a brand new one, it will take stains off of your cooktop. Also, I don't like the cooktop cleaners, it builds up and leaves a residue in the corners that's difficult to get off. If you have really bad stains on the cooktop, use Bar Keepers friend. The powder, not the liquid. If there are still some stuck on stains, a brand new razor blade works. But wet the surface with water or cleaner first!. Light stains can be removed with soft scrub. And for everyday cleaning, just use a non scratch scrub pad that's soapy, scrub it, wipe off with a washcloth, then use a bit of glass cleaner and clean with a dry cloth and it will look spotless.

I love my glass cooktop. I have had one for 30 plus years. I clean as he does in the video but I use a cloth to clean the top and then the razor blade, when necessary. Best stove tops ever. As well, I have never had to replace a coil in them.

This saved me a ton of aggravation. What I learned from this is that you can use an abrasive pad like the Scotchbrite, go to town on the surface with a razor blade (use it gently, angle it like so, and change it if you need to), and the decorative white rings don't come off. I use a cooktop cleaner, but paper towels and soft cloths kept me from removing stains from grease spills and pots boiling over. The difference is amazing.

All I can say is WOW!!!!! THANK YOU so much for the excellent instruction video! I was concerned that I would never get that burn ring off of my 1 year old glass cooktop and I just did exactly what you said to do and POOF...it's gone with little to no effort at all! So glad I found this video!

Thank you, watched a few and your video is the best. You had very clear instructions, so no one should have any questions. Just go to your local Lowe's or Home Depot, and in the Appliance Department where they sell the stoves, there should be a rack with ceramic tops cleaners so all you have to do is just pick one. ❝GREAT JOB BILL...‼️❞

Good idea with the blade...I have used a course steel wool pad and gotten a really caked stove top clean. If really bad, and burned in, I'll use Greased Lightning with either borax or baking soda scrubbing together. Its works wonders.

Thanks Bill, was afraid to F up my cook top but just got a new set of balls! Thanks a million!

I just cleaned my glass cook top using the cleaner and a regular straight edge kitchen knife at an angle. Did a great job and faster. The knife covers a lot more space. I used a big knife, held it at the handle and the end.

Thanks for the video! My stove is 25 years old. I didn't think that gunk could be removed. One more cleaning with a scrubbing sponge should do the trick.

Thank you! Wasn't sure to add water or rinse. Your video was very clear on what to do with my new stove. The cooktop cleaner came with the stove.

Absolutely agree the easiest and best way to clean your stove stop but unfortunately you need the exact cleaner and Scotch scrubber to get the job properly done. GREAT JOB!

thanks for your lengthy and very helpful comment, I really appreciate it. I managed to clean the stove with some vinegar and determination, took me a while but I did it :) thanks once again!

This worked great for me. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

Awesome! Thanks for Watching!

I am amazed that this does not damage your cooktop! I have a miele induction cooktop and am a bit fearful of using your method.

Easy Peasy!! Nice job, thanks, I'm going to do this this weekend!!

Good video ,, Just bought a new home and replaced all the appliances, we certainly didn't go cheap so to speak as I'm a great believer in " you get what you pay for ". The new range is wonderful, excellent result with the convection oven, as far as the cook top that's another story. Six weeks old and there is discolouration on one of the burners, this is not on the burner but in or under the glass. I also find regardless of method the glass top is difficult to clean. I've followed all recommended cleaning procedures and used only the recommended glass top cleaners ( Weiman's heavy duty glass top cleaner and Cerama Bryte ). If I had to do it all again I wouldn't purchase a slide in glass top range, certainly looks nice but too many cleaning issues.

Appreciate your video.... I used your method and mine came out just like you said smooth as silk thanks

It's Mr. Bill at it again ! this guy is really good. he helped me get my refrigerator up and running.. Check him out he has many videos on how to repair all kinds of stuff. Thanks Mr. Bill keep up the good work. !!

The stoves normally come with a green or yellow scotch brite pad from the factory. I have never seen a scotch brite pad scratch the top of a glass top stove. I've cleaned hundreds personally. And no shit you wouldn't use one on your car, unless the whole thing was made of glass. lol Thanks for Watching!

I just remodeled and bought new appliances. One of which is a glass top stove. I am so anal that I clean it after cooking every time. Staying on top of it like this keeps it looking good.I use a razor blade and a mr. clean pad and dish towel to whip it off.It's a pain but keeping the build up off at the time it occurs is the key.

Just cleaned some stubborn stains off our glass rangetop yesterday. Yes, they do give you a special scrubbing pad with the range, but I used a regular green pad like Bill used. No issues at all. Its clean and scratch free. Thats just my experience, yours may differ!

I have used with great satisfaction oven cleaner does the job well for a clean and shiny glass top

THANK YOU! It worked with my 5 way scraper tool.

I was so gentle afraid to scratch the top I onlu used window glass. Thanks so much, without your help who knows what woud have built up.

Once you start the defrost cycle it should come out on its own after about 30 minutes. While in defrost you must leave the fridge control in the on position and of course the refrigerator plugged in. If the compressor and fan do not come back on after 30 minutes replace the timer, as long as the heater came on when you stuck it in defrost. Let me know how your making out.

i didn't see this in the video so i have to ask. did you use water at all during the cleaning process. like was it either on the pad or the cloths when you wiped the product off?

Nicely done ❤

I got a Samsung Flex due 30' for Christmas. Set it up for Christmas dinner.....found out glass top stoves are WEIRD and moving the pot can actually make the heat go through the roof and that WATER will burn onto your top.....soooooo...whipped ot the cleaner,read directions,pulled up this video and now I think it was a CURSE i was given a stove that takes more time to clean that it does me to wash my car :)

Thanks for the video! Does the razorblade scratch the surface? I know you said it won't remove the burner outline, but I'm worried it will leaves scratches...

The product that this fellow is using is Weiman cook top cleaner. They also make several other products including a daily spray cleaner and finger print remover as well as nonabrasive - nonscratch pads made specifically for these ceramic/glass cooktops. Weiman products are sold at most retail stores including Walmart, Target, many hardware stores, Home Depot and some grocery stores and also on line at Amazon and even Ebay! It's a good specialized product. Really good stuff… it is made specifically for use on these cooktops. Regarding the razor blade device: I just installed my new Jenaire cook top and it came with a little complementary bottle of the creamy Weiman cleaner as well as a small single edge razor device. This device is simply a small single edge razor blade that slips into the handle to hold the blade with reasonable safety. In my tool box, the devices that are used (Again form any hardware store) are made by Stanley and another by Hyde. They are the commercial version of the one that was sent with the new Jenaire cooktop. If you are good with your hands, you don't really need the handle! No, unless you are completely non functional, you will NOT cut your fingers off! Hope this helps everyone who needs to know the products. By the way… I replaced my old 1988 electric "Hobs" with the new ceramic/glass cooktop and I already think it looks and cooks great! Mike

Is that a jarhead tat? Thanks for the upload. Bought a house with the glass cook top and the wife wants to replace the it because of the PITA it is to clean. Hopefully this video will help discourage that. :)

Very helpful! Thanks!

Can I use any razor blade scraper? Or is there one specific for stove tops? I have been using the hot wet towel method as well as Cerama Bryte and it is working well, but I have two fine (stubborn) halo's around my larger, more frequently used *elements*. Is there anything I should avoid using?

love your videos..........but answer me this batman...........i have a new fridge that is driving me nuts because of the noise and vibration the compressor is making. is it possible to remove the compressor from the fridge, locate it on the other side of the wall (outside the house) and run extended lines to it? then use the garage kit too? obviously, put it in some kind of ventilated compartment to keep it from the elements............but is that possible?

Any cooktop cleaner will work pretty much the same, but having the scratchy pad and the razor blade makes it work. Thanks for Watching!

Looks like he's using the exact same stuff I use on my glass top stove which is Weiman (Glass Cook Top Heavy Duty Cleaner & Polish) and--you're right--according to their website they only sell in the USA and Canada. The bottle doesn't have an ingredients list and when you try to look it up on the website they'll only say that their product formulas are confidential. I did, however, find the cleaner on Amazon and I'm assuming they'll ship to EU so maybe you can get some there? Hope this helps!

Any razor blade scraper would be fine. Make sure you use a new blade. No need to press hard. Watch for scrapers that have a retractable blade. If you press too hard, the blade may retract and you'll hit the top with the scraper, that could scratch the top. Good Luck and Thanks for Watching!

Do not use a green scotch brite pad. This will put hundreds of thousands of hairline scratches in the surface. Use a washcloth or a sponge instead. What is not shown in this video is a somewhat close up of the range. I have the same stovetop and used a green scotchbrite pad and it scratched the hell out of the top of my stove. I used bar keepers friend as the cleaning agent.

I use Barkeeper's Friend. Works great.

Hi Bill, Kate here again, what method do you use to clean cooked on spills in your oven? Will check in a couple of days to see if you answer.. Thanks... ‼️

Bill, would have asked you to marry me, but I spotted your wedding ring. LOL. Thanks for the terrific tip.

If you don't have alot of scratches for the pots,You can also use baking powder and Vinegar,let it sit for a bit,then use a red Scotch brite fine pad alone with a razer blade to clean one up. If it has alot of scratches from your pots then you can try the cleaners to see if they will remove the scratches, if not you can wet sand the surface to get them out.

What's a good alternative to cooktop cleaner? I use undiluted Simple Green. It works ok but maybe there's better.

Thanks!! Really should have done before and after pictures

Never use scratch pads! If you have any tough spots - scrape it off. And always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the cleaning solution and of the hob.

what is the name of the product/cream you're using? I have an all black glass cooktop stove that has 4 burners. My burners do not have the white ring placed by the manufacturer, it's completely black. However it has developed white smoky/cloudy rings around each burner in a circle, the rings look like they're under the glass. If I wipe it with water it gets dark but when it begins to dry the cloudy ring comes back...if anyone knows how to get rid of this let me know. It used to be just one burner did this but I had a cleaning crew show up to clean the house after smoke damage from a small kitchen fire & afterwards these rings are now on all the burners, very upset & no idea how to get rid of this problem,

Thanks for the video... Where do you buy the Scraper from?

The best tip ever😀😀😀

I opened the back panel 2my top-mount 'fridge. I thought defrosting frzr would help. It did - for a week. Yesterday, I "tricked" the defrost timer, while it was plugged in. Ten min later, I decided to do another manual defrost & cut the power. After re-plugging, I tricked the timer again thinking unplugging the fridge would negate the first "trick". Question: Does unplugging the refrigerator affect me messing with the defrost timer a few min before? I'm afraid turning it twice was a bad thing.

what is the cleaning thing that you used? If you could tell me the ingredients because I'm not from the US, I doubt I will find that stuff in EU. Thanks!

Hi! I already have some burnt rings. Do you use a special brand of razor scraper? Help! :(

I just purchased my FIRST electric smooth black glass top. (all electric building) So you are saying, that using the green scotch rite pad will not leave "hairline scratches/swirled scratch marks all over the surface?? I'm so afraid of scratching it!

Where did you get that scrapper.. yellow you used to scrub?

What about every day clean up. What would you suggest?

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN USE BETWEEN THE BURNER AND THE PAN SO TO AVOID THE SCRAPING EXCEPT SPILLS??

I just used the recommended ceramabryte scrub pad to take off a tiny little particle of something that was stuck on there from earlier in the day and it left a white haze on that area .. I don't think I scrubbed too hard and I used the cleaner under it so it was wet .. not a big haze but it's a brand new stove ..oh well the rest still looks good at least but I'm not using that scrub pad ever again .. taking no chances

Now hear this. I had my first glass top range almost 20 years. That approved liquid cleaning compound he is using here is abrasive. The razor blade will get off the burned on mess but be careful, if you hit it at the wrong angle and you will scratch the surface. Now back to the cleaner compound. I used it at first several times and low and behold, it took the white circles from the glass before I wised up and caught it. DO NOT PURCHASE OR USE THIS PRODUCT. IT WILL TAKE OFF THE BURNER MARKS. The surface is made of glass. When the range top cools to the touch, use WINDEX or your favorite glass cleaner. It is glass. One more thing. DO NOT put your dish rag on the surface. The dish rag has grease on it and you will put it on the surface and not be able to keep it clean. When I am cleaning my kitchen, I spray the top with glass cleaner and allow it to sit for a couple of minutes and then with a clean paper towel, wipe it off. Experience talking here.

Great video thanks for sharing!

Do you need to do this every day?

What product are you using?

Where do you get the razor blade scrapers?

Can I use 0000 Steele wool on a glass induction top?

I'd try the blue scratch-free Scotchbrite sponge/pad instead of the green, and a plastic razor blade instead of steel after the surface has moistened. Haven't done it; just seems safer.

How would you take out deep scratches?

do I have to use the cook top cleaner every time I clean after cooking or..? Thank you!

will the glass top smoke when you turn on the stove because of what you applied on it ?

I have a problem with the one most frequently used, it has a strange shine showing colours in the glass when the light is on it, what can cause this please?

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Bravo and thank you .

Baking soda, Vinegar, salt and dawn dishwasher liquid mixture.

I used a straight edge kitchen knife at and angle and it scraped it off without a problem. Would be a lot easier than a razor because it is longer and covers more space. no razors needed

I never thought these stoves were such a pain in the ass.

Nice!

What was the name of the cleaner you used?

So are you supposed to let it dry?

Thanks a lot

The leftover cleaning material in the edge doesn't come out-I can get the top clean, but what about the edges?

I would never use a Scotch Brite pad; much too rough on the glass. And never use those white Mr Clean erasers either. Use the Weiman pad which is sold with Weiman cleaner. It's a red pad. I've had my stove over a year and I've found if you use the Weiman cooktop cleaner every time there's a minor spill you won't have to take these draconian measures. Clean up the spills every time. If you have a tougher spill apply the cleaner and leave it on for half an hour. Then wipe off. Apply the cooktop cleaner nearly every day whether it's dirty or not. The cleaner protects the stove top from new spills. It forms a barrier.

I tried this and I still have one burner, the one I use the most, that won't come clean. It's solid black in the center but the rest of it is speckled, which is the pattern on my stove. I used the cleaner/polisher and used the same green scrubber and the razor blade on it, to no avail. I guess I don't have enough muscle :(

You're afraid of using green, you can buy the BLUE scotch-brite pads at Canadian Tire, They're specifically meant for the glass and cheap ceramic.

Where did you find the scraper?

what was the product you used??

Doesn't that scratch it?

does anyones knows where kan i find those kinds of blades at i been looking for them😉🤔🤔😥😥

Thanks

I just purchased a stove like this one.

Nice and chine thank you

We are not supposed to use razor blade on stove glass top, as per GE instructions. And we’re supposed to use a fine cleaning pad, not a coarse green pad.

What's the blade I can use?

how can I get burns from a cloth that i used to wipe the stove.

where can u buy this product

Thanks for the tips..clean glass is snazzy but it can be a PIA..For really ugly Phillips heads I cut a groove with my Dremel then use a flat blade screw driver...whoever invented Phillips (John P. Thompson) should have invented one less to put it kindly..

I liked you video :)