How to Clean Glass Stovetop

Glass stoves have a modern and elegant appearance, making them suitable for various home design styles.

In addition to its function for cooking, using this type of stove will enhance the appearance of the kitchen.

However, when owning a glass stove, you must know how to clean it and ensure that it does not pose a risk of damage.  

The first thing to note is that although it is referred to as a glass stove, you should not think of it as glass when it comes to cleaning, meaning commercial glass cleaning products should be avoided for cleaning the stove.

As these products usually contain ammonia, which can damage glass cooktop surfaces. When in doubt, double-check the ingredients listed on the packaging and skip any formulas that contain ammonia.

Luckily, there are a lot of natural ingredients that you can use to clean your glass stove top such as white vinegar and water.

So, here is the guide on how to clean a glass stove top to ensure a slick and clean glass stove top in your home. Let’s dig in!

How to Clean Glass Stovetop

It’s important to wipe down your glass stovetop after each use to prevent the buildup of food residue, grease, and spills. 

Moreover, be sure to address any spills and stains as soon as the stovetop has cooled down. Here are some steps of how to clean it!

1.  With White Vinegar and Water

There are few steps that you can take to clean your glass stovetop using vinegar and water, check the explanation down below!

• Wipe the surface of your stovetop to remove any loose debris
• Mix an equal parts of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle
• Spray the mixture onto the surface of your stovetop
• Wipe carefully using a non-abrasive cleaning pad thoroughly
• Wipe the remaining cleaning solution with a damp microfiber cloth
• And dry it with a dry microfiber cloth
• Repeat the process multiple times if needed to remove any remaining stains

Also Read: “Parts of Stove: A Complete and Thorough Guide“

2. White Vinegar and Dish Soap

To further increase the cleaning power of white vinegar, you can incorporate a light dish soap to your white vinegar mixture and follow these steps.

• The first step is the same, wipe the surface of your stovetop to remove any loose debris
• Then you can add a little bit of dish soap to your white vinegar and water mixture
• Apply the mixture then let it sit for a few minute
• Carefully cleanse the surface using a non abrasive cleaning pad
• Then clean the residual cleaning solution using a damp cloth
• And wipe your stovetop with a dry cloth

3. Commercial Cleaner

Other than using a white vinegar and water mixture, there are some of the products that are specifically formulated to clean the glass stovetop without causing any damage.

Here are the steps on cleaning your glass stovetop with a commercial cleaner:

• Wipe the surface of your stovetop to remove any loose debris
• Apply few drop of the cleaner to the surface
• Then clean the surface using a cloth or non-abrasive cleaning pad
• Then remove the residual liquid cleaner with a damp cloth
• Then wipe them dry

There you have it! A guide on how to clean your glass stovetop!