There’s no doubt that a glass stove top provides a sleek, stylish element to your kitchen if you don’t have a particularly modern one, but the cleaning might be annoying, especially if you’ve gone kitchen-crazy for a day. 

You can make many different kinds of messes, like boiling pasta water, oil spatters, and then food that has burnt on. Regardless of the mess, anything on a glass stove top is going to be visible. And it does not take long before your once clean surface becomes stained and scratched.

If you have ever had a hard time trying to make a glass stove plate look like new again, worse yet, you actually damaged it in the process, you are not alone. The good news is that, with a little know-how and the right method, cleaning your glass cooktop does not have to terrify you.  

In this article we will show you a complete cleaning routine with items you have in your home, without the harsh chemicals and costly cleaning agents, and with results.

The Right Way: A Simple and Effective Cleaning Hack

No expensive products. No marathons of elbow grease. Just a tried and true low-effort method that works with stuff you probably already have on hand in your kitchen. The right way to clean your glass stove top is by using ‘The baking soda and vinegar method’. This combination is a classic, and for good reason. It is safe, gentle, and awesomely effective. Here’s everything you need, and how to go about it.

What You Need:

• White vinegar
• Baking soda
• Spray bottle
• Microfiber cloth or soft sponge
• Metal scraper (optional to get tough gunk off)
• Warm water
• Dry cloth or paper towels

Steps to Follow

You don’t need to spend a lot of money on expensive products. You just need the right way to clean your glass stove top. Here are some step by step instructions that will help you effectively use baking soda and vinegar together to cut through the grease, lift the stains and make your cooktop look like new! Make sure you gather everything before you begin!

Step 1: Let the Stove Cool Entirely

Always work on a cool surface. A cool surface not only protects the glass, but it allows the cleaners to work better.

Step 2: Pick Up the Loose Debris

Using a dry microfiber cloth, quickly swipe up any crumbs, dust or loose food. This will keep you from smearing or scratching while doing the deep clean by first picking up the excess food.

Step 3: Spray with Vinegar

Put some white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the whole surface well. Vinegar is an all-natural degreaser and will help to soften the greasy residue.

Step 4: Sprinkle Baking Soda

To the surface, now shake a light, even layer of baking soda. As the two react, you’ll see it fizz, that’s the magic at play! 

Step 5: Let It Sit

Walk away for about 15 minutes. The bubbling action will loosen the burnt stuff and break down the grease without you lifting a finger. 

Step 6: Gently Wipe Clean

Come back with a damp microfiber cloth or sponge and gently wipe away the mixture. You’ll likely see most, if not all, of the grime lift right off. Use a circular motion for best results.

Step 7: If there are still some hard spots, use a razor blade scraper (optional)

If you have some really tough spots that seem like it won’t come off, you can carefully use a razor blade scraper to come underneath the residue. Hold it low, almost flat, and let it slide underneath. Don’t gouge or push very hard. If done correctly it will not scratch the glass.

Step 8: Final rinse and dry

Wipe the entire stove top again with a clean damp cloth, to get rid of any baking soda residue. Then dry it with a paper towel or dry microfiber cloth for a streak free finish.

Why This Works So Well

There’s a good reason that this technique is so popular. Let’s look at the reasons this works:

1 – Baking Soda = Gentle Scrubbing Ability

It has just enough grit to remove tough stains without scratching the glass, and also absorbs odors from burnt food. 

2 – Vinegar = Natural Degreaser

White vinegar easily cuts grease, making your stove top fresh and clean without toxic chemicals.

3 – Safe and Non-toxic

You’re not adding anything harsh to your cooking environment, no commercial fumes or questionable residues.

An Easy Plan to Clean Your Stove

Below is an easy stove-cleaning schedule to keep your stove glass plate looking neat and clean.

• Daily: Quick wipe down once cooled after use
• Weekly: Quick clean with vinegar + cloth
• Monthly (when needed): Use full treatment with baking soda + vinegar
• Ongoing: Use protector mats, avoid scratches and treat it gently!

Conclusion

To sum up, cleaning a glass stove top doesn’t have to be an agonizing experience for your every time. Adjusting the method used, gentle materials, sufficient time, and a little preventative maintenance can assist in keeping your stove top looking like new without scrubbing for hours or damaging the surface. 

The baking soda and vinegar duo is much more than just a cleaning hack; it’s a complete game changer. It’s inexpensive, safe, and surprisingly effective. Go ahead and let that filthy mess sit overnight. It will absolutely destroy it, while not causing harm to your stove top (or your bank account).

All I ask is that you keep one thing in mind: CONSISTENCY. A little care after using the stove, along with a refresh once a week, will keep your cooktop shiny, and make your kitchen way shinier overall.

So the next time you’re dealing with a messy stove, remember to leave the harsh cleaning chemicals and abrasive pads in the cupboard. Go the gentle route, in the end, it will thank you. Feel free to share this post with your friends and family.