One of my least favorite things in the world to do is clean my stove…I know, kind of lame. It’s not that I mind cleaning it. I just can’t ever seem to get it clean enough. It makes me nuts! Well, now I have it figured out…I was doing it all wrong. Glass spray alone just isn’t enough.
Is this what your stovetop looks like up close? Don’t be ashamed…this is AFTER I had cleaned it. Those are the hard cooked on bits that are almost impossible to get off of your stove. I say almost, because honestly, it isn’t that hard. All you need is a little baking soda!
Sprinkle some baking soda on your stovetop. Then grab a scrubber and lightly wet it. Don’t get it too wet, make sure to wring it out. Now start scrubbing the baking soda over the stains.
A paste will form, and you just keep scrubbing those spots. Once you think they are all gone, wipe clean with a paper towel or clean soft cloth. If you like, spray with glass cleaner and wipe clean for a little shine.
Now your stovetop should be nice and clean!!! Seriously…wasn’t that easy and inexpensive?
Works like a charm! Now I don’t have to dread cleaning my stovetop!
I guess now I better get to a little microwave cleaning!
WOW! You are a sparkling now! Easy easy!
Wow! That works great … thanks for the tip :)
I wish I had known this when I had a ceramic stove! I just kept trying and it was a disaster!
I use baking soda too but instead of using a little water I use white vinegar. It bubbles and starts getting the dried on gunk loose. After using my scrubbie to get it all loose then I use my all purpose glass cleaner. I’ve also used a straight edge razor type scraper to get off any stubborn stops it doesn’t scratch litke you think it would.
This is how I do mine, also. The razor keeps you from having to kill yourself on the really burnt on areas and that means a lot when you have joint and muscle issues! ;-)
We have the same stove! I always bought that special cleaning kit, but no more! Thanks Jess!
I needed this 4 years ago when I lived in a rental with this type of cooktop. We all were so nervous we were going to ruin it and not get our deposit back. Now I have a white range stove top and it is a pain to clean. I don’t know if there is an easy stove top to clean out there on the market.
Good tip … Baking soda is great, especially when teamed with vinegar.
I just scrubbed my sink with soda and it works really well and does not scratch.
Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
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I have a stove that is 10-12 years old.The guy at the appliance store told me when I got it to use a razor scraper which gets most of it then use baking soda.
I have a 10 year old stove.The guy at the appliance store told me to use a razor scrapper to clean most stuff off.Works well.He also told me to use baking soda to finish it.So it’s not a new idea,just not common knowledge I guess.
thanks for the tip I am going to try this and share the tip too
Beautiful! Great tip!
Yes please!! Now, if YOU came over and did my stove…even better :). No really, this is great! Thanks!
I really don’t want to clean my stovetop now. But I think I’m going to have to. Thanks for the tip — I think!
I thought I’d tried everything! Now, I’m going to try this… hopefully it will make my stove-oh shine!
I do the same thing, except I don’t buy all purpose glass cleaner anymore. I have found that just straight white vinegar in a spray bottle works better. I use a dish cloth to clean the extra icky stuff off, then a glean cloth and a little more spray vinegar to make it sparkle. I have the cleanest, shiniest windows, mirrors, appliances, floors, and cooktop, just using a spray vinegar.
But I don’t wanna clean. LOL! This is great!
i am going to try this! i have stains on my glass top that i thought would never come out!! thank you! learned two things from you today! i have subscribed, so i know i will learn many more!!! bless you!
I use “Barkeepers Friend” Cleanser on my ceramic stovetop. It’s also wonderful for stainless steel pots and pans.
I just cleaned my gas stove top using baking soda and warm water. It took a lot of effort but was well worth it.
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I did this but it left a white film on top of the stove. I have tried to get it off with vinegar, dish soap, other stove top cleaners. i don’t know what to do now it will not come off. i’m up for any ideas!
Hi,
I have one to add to your idea. I clean my glass stove with a wet pumice stone. I can’t take credit for this one. I was afraid it would scratch it, but it doesn’t. After a meal the pumice stone and your dish cloth clean it right up. Less labor intensive too. I hope you will try it.
Blessings,
Shelley