I guess you want to know how to clean a ceramic stovetop. Well, minor accidents can happen in the kitchen almost every day; sometimes, water boils over the pot, or you might have baked in grease.
A stained and uncleaned ceramic stovetop is not only displeasing to look at, but the accumulation of the grease and food particles on your stovetop can cause germs and bacteria to grow that are dangerous for you and your family health.
Therefore, cooktops require proper cleaning without damaging the surface of your cooktop. Compared to old steel cooktops, ceramic cooktops are great. Ceramic stovetops are gaining popularity among homeowners as they give your kitchen a sleek modern look. The advantage of buying a ceramic stovetop is that they are relatively easier to clean than classic stoves. In this article, we have compiled few tips that will make your stovetop sparkle again.
Methods To Clean A Ceramic Stovetop
Cleaning a ceramic stovetop is very simple. There are many stove cleaning products available to get rid of the dirt on the cooktops. These cleaners are handy and can do the job but, they can be expensive and, with time, their use will damage the shiny surface. So, how to clean a ceramic stovetop? First, try these tricks given below:
Trick #1. Use homemade stovetop cleaner
For fortnight cleaning of the ceramic stovetop, we suggest you use homemade stovetop cleaner. To make this solution, you will require 1 cup of warm water, 1 cup of rubbing alcohol, and two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar. First, mix all the ingredients and store them in the bottle. Then, spray this cleaner on your cooktop when it is mildly hot to get rid of old stains and accumulated grease.
Trick #2. Remove burn stains and baked in grease
Using vinegar and baking soda is another trick to remove the stubborn burning stains and baked-in grease marks from the stovetop. Vinegar has acidic properties. Using it with baking soda will get rid of all the stains. My friends, try reading how to clean glass stove top with baking soda.
All you need to do is grab a spray bottle and fill it with 1 cup of vinegar. Now spray the vinegar on the cooktop. First, make sure the vinegar covers all the stains and debris buildup. Once a layer of vinegar is sprayed on the stovetop, sprinkle one or two tablespoons of baking soda (according to your requirement) on the vinegar. You will notice a bubbling reaction that will soften the stains and melt the buildup of grease.
On the side, take a warm cup of water and dissolve 2 to 3 tbsp. of dish soap in it. Dip a piece of cloth in this warm soapy water mixture. Make sure that this piece of cloth is the same size as your stovetop. Take this damp cloth piece and spread it over the stovetop. After an hour or two, remove this cloth piece and use a wet towel to clean the stovetop in a circular motion. Keep on cleaning the stovetop until you have removed all the baking soda and vinegar from it. This will take away all the debris from the stovetop.
Trick #3. Clear away stubborn burn marks
The technique mentioned above will easily remove all the stains; if you cannot get rid of few stains, don’t worry; there are few more tricks. If your stovetop has a burning stain that is not coming off quickly, use a silicone spatula. You can purchase the spatula from any kitchenware store in your neighborhood. Carefully rub the silicone spatula over the burn marks. To end the cleaning, make baking soda and water mixture spread this amalgam over the marks and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then wipe it off using a damp towel.
Trick #4. Use a metal scrape to get rid of grease
To clear away the baked-in grease and accumulated food particles, you can try out this method as well. First, pour some warm water over your ceramic stovetop and let is it for 5 minutes. Then using the metal scraper, gently scrape the contaminates and accumulated debris. This narrow-sharpened blade of the scrapper will clear away the dirt.
Trick #5. Deep cleaning with detergent
Deep clean the ceramic stovetop at least once in three months using the dishwater tab. Take half a cup of water and dissolve one dishwasher tab in it. Spread this mixture on the stovetop and leave it for 4 hours. This detergent contains enzymes that will melt the grease, making it easier to clean. To keep the paste damp, you can place a wet towel on it. Then, clean this off using a dry paper towel. You may want to read eight effective tricks for cleaning dirty ceramic cooktops.
Trick #6. Remove sugar
If you have melted sugar overflow, clean it while it is hot using a sponge and damp towel. If sugar hardens, use a metallic scraper to clear it away.
Trick #7. Polish the surface
Are there are any scratches on the ceramic stovetop? Use a ball of steel wool. The steel wools, for polishing, can be found in any local supermarket. Lightly rub this wool over scratches to get rid of them. Or you can try the infamous toothpaste trick if the scratches are faint. Rub the toothpaste over the scratches using a wet cloth.
It’s A Wrap!
Never place cast iron pots or burned pots and pans on your stovetop to avoid getting it scratched. Nor use any harsh cleaning products which can damage the surface of the ceramic stovetop. It is necessary to know how to clean a ceramic stovetop regularly so your kitchen can always look polished and sparkling. Read how to clean a wood stove chimney from the bottom up and how do you vent a pellet stove.