How to Clean Dirty Caked on Glass Top Stove and Make it Look New Again 

I know you posted this 7 years ago, but I appreciate it right now!

this is awesome! thank you so much! this drives my wife nuts that she can't clean her stove properly and hubby is about to surprise her when she gets home ;)!

Yay I moved into a new apartment with a glass stove. Was convinced I had damaged it when I saw the rough patches, was so worried I was going to lose my deposit! Your vid saved me a lot of grief. Stove looks great now 🤗

Wow…I just cleaned my stove with the directions you gave me. The cleaner and razor blade worked GREAT!!! Thank you.

Thx a lot. This is the best demonstrations. I watched so many and didn’t find any that works as much as yours. Thx for sharing.

Boiled over pasta water is exactly why I'm here!! I tried not to let this happen because my stove is only 2 days old!! Thanks so much for the tip:)

Crystal, girl! You just freakin' solved the problem that has been plaguing me for years! Kudos to you!

Wow! Thanks for the video. My stove is 11 years old, now looks like NEW!! Thanks so much.

Very impressed. I did just what you did and what I thought were permanent marks came out with no streaks whatsoever. I am so thrilled.

Thank you! I Did this to our stove at night and when my parents got up they were so surprised! They thought they'd never get it this clean again but low and behold, its beautiful!

I used this method and product because of you and I don't think I thanked you. I really appreciate you doing this video. Thanks so much for helping everyone!! ♡ It really works wonders.

Thanks , I'm a single guy and poor house keeper and I really needed you advice. This was helpful.

I had tried every other method out there and was about to call about the warranty on my stove top. Tried yours out of desperation and it came CLEAN. THANK YOU THANK YOU

can't wait to go home and try this tonight! I have been struggling to get a large ring (seems to have been there for years) from the owner of the condo off. I have just discovered the magic of the stove top cleaner, but the razor blade is my missing link. Thank you for this video!

You totally taught me something I didn’t know! I used a razor blade on burnt oatmeal and sugar. I thought I’d never get it clean! Used the stovetop cleaner too. Looks new! Thank you!

This video was so helpful & easy to follow. My stovetop is cleaner than it has ever been. Thank you.

I have finally found a detailed tutorial, many thanks!!!

Bought a glass top stove, thinking "Neat, I won't have to clean those burner pans anymore." Two weeks in...THIS! Oh brother! And perusing youtube, I can see it is pretty much a universal problem. This video is 5 years old. The company that makes that cleaner now sells it in a kit that includes a razor blade. Crystal here was ahead of her time!

Thank you! In-laws are coming and I would have been embarrassed for them to see the glass top. The razor blade really did the trick!

Thanks for the informative video. I purchased the product, but their directions were brief, to say the least. Your video guided through this task seamlessly.

One of the best VIDEOS ON RU-vid about cleaning stove tops.... Thank u....

Discovered the razor blade thing last night via google search. And ironically I use the same cleaner as you do. Works like a charm. At first I was worried,since my stove is brand new, that the hard residue from pots and/or boilover would be permanent .. but the razor ( held at the correct angle) works perfectly.. Mr Clean Magic Erase also helps on the waxy blemishes that are hard to remove.

This did the trick! I am renting a place and thought I ruined the glass top stove. c: Now it looks like new. Thank you!

Wow it worked even for the spots that I thought were scratches! But instead of using a razor blade, I used a plastic fiber sponge with the other side of a brush as a way to add more pressure, and I got rid of the stains.

Thanks so much for the razor tip!! I thought my stovetop was ruined for good! Looks brand new!

Thanks Crystal, very helpful to a new electric stove top user. Very informative. Now-what's for dinner tonight??

Thank you sooooooo much for the video. I've had my stove for a little over a year and I thought I destroyed it. But now after seeing yours I'm gonna try it on mine first thing in the morning. Thank god for you tube

1. Yes, 😊, way too much product. I went the stove with soap and water. I was told to only go over ONCE with a clean razor. Add moisture before going over again. 2. I do like the polish. Thanks for posting.

I have little spaces between my stove and counter like yours. And there are really cool covers so food doesn’t go between them. I love mine. Just one mom to another.

Hey, I felt ya with the kids in the background and holding the camera yourself... nice job on the stove! Thanks! I've never been able to get anything off with those plastic razors, so it was nice to see I'm not the only 1 that uses razor blades 😁

Great video! Making candy was a disaster for my stovetop, as the sugar burned on terribly. I suppose I’m a visual learner because I heard on a video from either Kathryn from Do Do It On a Dime or Becky from A Place to nest suggest getting a razor blade in the hardware section of Dollar Tree for really tough places on a stovetop. I just could not fathom the idea, but your video shows me how. Thank you so much, and I’m glad to join your channel 💕

Awesome video! Just got a glass sop stove and now I know how to get it perfectly clean! Thank you!!

Thanks a lot for the video. This really worked. Tried the baking soda Peroxide method...didn't get all the burn marks off but this method worked well !

Thank you for the tip regarding using a razor blade. More easily use a window scraper that holds a razor blade. These are used for scraping paint off of window panes. I used that without the cleaner that you have and it scraped right off. BTW we use the same Weiman's cleaner on our stove top. Best!

I also use a nice sharp one sided razor blade But I'm very gentile Because I do not want to scratch the glass Stove top but I would love to get some of that polish for my stove top Thank you for this video!

I used a Vileda two-sided sponge on mine... it didn't scratch my stove top and it buffed out very well. I was impressed.

Good video and like the sponge idea. Alot safer than guessing if a nylon pad will do the trick. But I would like to add this comment....My cook top is 9 years old and still looks great. Keep the razor at a 30 degree angle and use a handle. the manufacturer of my stove recommends this. Avoid pressing down very hard and gently work the pits loose. I do one burner at a time. You should clean hardened spots immediately after your cook top cools to avoid permanent pitting. I am not a fan of ceramic cleaners but they are the only thing available. Follow your manufactures guidelines as well. Good job.

I purchased that same glass top cleaner but didn’t do much on my caked on gunk. Ima definitely try the razor tomorrow morning! Spring cleaning here we come lol

Thanks soooooooo much! I did this along with you & my stove looks fabulous!!!

Crystal, thank u so much for this vid! Bought a glass stove top several months ago and have been having h*ll trying to clean it. Your method worked with absolutely no issues. Thanks again!!

You need to get a scraper handle, f(or your razor blades) I use one when cleaning my glass top. It gives you more leverage, and it a lot safer. xo Melissa

This is the video I have been searching for. Thank you!!!

I just installed my whirlpool glass 5 burner cooktop. I have only used it 4 times and I have no idea how to clean. I have wiped it and thought I scratched it. Well thank you I just learned. I feel so relieved that I can use a clean new razor blade. I was getting nervous with the over spills of tomato sauce and pasta water. Wish me luck.

we tried it and it looks good! my husband used the blade not me, was to afraid!

Wow! I thought my stove top was hopeless. There was that greasy film around all of my burners and I couldn't get it off. What you did one handed in 8 minutes was better than what I was doing in a half hour. Thanks for the video. I am off to the store to get everything.

I turned the burners on for a few seconds and the stuff scraped off way easier, just long enough for the burners to light up.

thank you so much you just made my kitchen cleaning a lot easier

Everyone in the comments saying the razor blade scratches the surface must be blind or stupid. She has clearly not scratched her stove top. I just used this method and it works perfectly....thanks

I LOVE YOU! haha Moved into a condo 2 months ago with same stove. it's been VERY frustrating. I did everything you did & it came out perfect! THANKS!

My wife uses CERAMA BRYTE and it works beautifully. She also likes to clean up spills as soon as the cook top cools a little !

Wow this is amazing!!!! I was so worried about the scratches, now I wanna trying it. Thank you so much!

Thanks I’d heard of using a razor but I was a little afraid to. It doesn’t look like it hurts to all!

Watched this one as well and I just wanted to say thank you very much :)

This works perfect for me . The think is i need to invest all my energy on blade. ;) . Thanks Crystal Hoover .. kudos for posting this video.

I've done this a few times and it really works! but there has to be an easier way!

I do this every single time I cook minus the blade, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. It only takes a few minutes. Besides, I cannot see rings or stains on it...would drive me nuts. Looks like new...Keeps me sane!

Holy malonie..we're keeping our gas range..thanks so much...

This was very helpful, will be cleaning mine tomorrow

Thank you so much for this video... it has helped me a lot

Background Noise is funny 😂🤣 Thanks for sharing

Thanks for this video... I'm going to try it.. you did a great job!!

How funny! I just bought this exact same oven in this video! I had to watch this to clean mine cause it was used. But worked!!

Thanks! I've been going crazy trying to clean that darned thing! Relatives visiting in the morning and I'm embarrassed. Will make a quick run to Wally World tonight, and thanks to you, problem solved!

If it's really bad use oven cleaner after heating a min. It cleans nasty debris in oven and glass top..😁

Thanks a bunch, hate to see a new stove look like a old one.

Thank you for this video... just like others I was having a hard time cleaning my stove... I believe using the razor blade is a mandatory step. You just used a regular razor, right, no fancy scraper?

You're simply amazing. Thanks for this video

yes this is how i clean my cooker, works every time first time.its now 10 years old still like new.

Thanks for taking the time to post this.

Damn I wish I had seen this first before I attempted to use a textured scouring sponge. I’m the first to occupy my apartments glass top stove and I used the cleaner with no problem until steamed rice boiled over. Instead of wiping the stove, I let the rice continue to cook and then ended up with a portion so baked on; that today is day number 3 at trying to remove the baked on spill! I used a scouring pad and it scratched the glass and the razor did the trick and didn’t scratch the surface...should have RU-vidd this video before I used that damn sponge. Thanks for the awesome tip

Good video. My only comment is that you use too much Weiman cook top cleaner. The bottle recommends about two table spoons full but you use half bottle which is unnecessary. The rest of your process is just perfect. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks a lott , you saved me time and money. Once again thankyou soooo much

You don't use razor blades or metal scouring pads that can damage the surface. Just use a normal green scrub pad. It's a little more work but it's better then damaging the top. I have had mine for 5 years now and it still looks like it's brand new. I normally use just plain Ajax dish soap and water. And let it soak for a few mins Then scrub. If you make foods that are greasy Ajax soap is the best option to remove the grease.

Love this you saved my stove.. Thank you ..

Awesome, thank you for the post.

Thanks for sharing!! Actually worked well!

Just wondering- does it have to be a fiber cloth to buff? Or can I just use a towel ?

Thank you! My first time dealing with a glass top stove. Now I know how to clean it properly.

Thanks...just got a new glass top stove and already a bad stain that I have not been able to clean. Afraid of using a razor blade to do this, but will try if I have to! ☮️❤️☀️🌈🌎😇😇😇

Actually I just bought stove glass cleaning kit that has a heavy duty razor blade with handle and the white cleaner and abrasive pad. So yes you can use the razor blade.

Omg i love u soo much u saved my life for realz

Thank you so much video helped me a lot 😊😊

Thanks, Crystal!

Thank...I too never thought of razors...even the videos with baking soda I was afraid....this glass top attracts so much grease and we get that same ring (teens and pasta I tell ya!) I'm still afraid to try it but I might in a little area first ;) Thank u

I cannot believe we have the exact same stove. What are the odds of that?

The sound of the razor blade makes my teeth hurt.

Thank you so much. I thought there was no hope for my 14 year old stove. I was prepared to hire someoneto install a new cooktop because I had 14 years worth of buildup. It was horrible. It took just about all of the buildup off. I'm looking at my stove like OMG!!!!😳😳😳

Hi, where did you get that razor blade? Can you show, how does it look like. Thanks

Are you using a double-edge razor blade or single-edge, please? I'm about to order some, and was kind of paranoid about using a double in case it slips or catches and cuts me. Thanks for this tutorial, and thanks in advance for your response. :)

Thanks! I'm gonna pick some up from Walmart tomorrow. We bought a used glass top & the burners have some kind of hazy looking crap STUCK on & it's making the burner not work right.

Looks good. How about in the oven?

Have you found anything to help remove scratches: even though mine are very slight, they just don’t want to clean. I’m guessing they are an actual cut in the surface. Otherwise mine is over 10 yrs. Old and still looks almost new. Secret is to clean frequently and not let things build up. I find that after I make tea, if I take the used tea bags : I use several; and let it make a tea solution it makes a good cleaner. Hardest thing for me is getting it where grease doesn’t smudge, even using the cleaners for glass top stoves. These stoves cook well, but cleaning is simply never totally satisfactory.

I have that exact stove! Thanks

What did you rub it with, a wet or dry cloth

Thank you! Thank you! Will try this on mother's stove.

Very awesome! Thank you!

The repairman from whirlpool said you need to let it dry first before scraping off. I thought my brand new cooktop was ruined and it looked brand new once he was done with it.

Thanks for this video! I'm definitely going to try this!

We must have jumped on the same sale; mine is a little over a year too! 😂😂😂😂

Awesome thanks for the tips.