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How to Clean a Glass Stove Top: the Secret that Changes EVERYTHING

By Erika in Home

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Finally get your stove top sparkling clean with this handy cleaning hack!
Finally get your stove top sparkling clean with this handy cleaning hack!
Finally get your stove top sparkling clean with this handy cleaning hack!
Finally get your stove top sparkling clean with this handy cleaning hack!

Glass stove tops have a lot of pros to them. You are guaranteed even heat and they look sleek and modern. But, there’s one downside: keeping it clean! However, I’ve found the easiest, best way to learn how to clean a glass stove top, and I’m sharing my top-secret method with you today.

sparkling clean glass stove top this idea now...

I’ve never been a fan of cleaning. I admit it.

And there are some things I really despise. Like cleaning the bathroom. Yuck. Especially with three boys (four counting my husband.)

Trying to figure out how to clean a glass stove top used to be one of those cleaning tasks I dreaded. I couldn’t figure it out. Even the special stove top / cooktop cleaner didn’t work. It was so frustrating. And clearly based on reviews of cooktop cleaners, I was not the only one feeling defeated.

When my new Maytag stove arrived last fall, I was determined to keep it clean and beautiful looking. But good intentions don’t always work and it didn’t take long to get dirty. Sigh.

It wasn’t until I went to the Whirlpool headquarters in November that I learned the secret.

How to Clean a Stove Top: the Secret Tool You Need!

Okay, not only is this little tool affordable, but it works SO well. Ready to see it? It’s this handy little razor blade.

Razor blade that cleans a glass stove top.

You need this bad boy to scrape off the grime. Literally. And it really works.

Get the metal razor blade. Plastic isn’t gonna cut it. And it doesn’t have to be labeled for “cooktop cleaning” – a regular ol’ razor blade for a couple of dollars is perfect.

You’ll also need paper towels or a cleaning rag (that’s what we call it in our house), a cooktop scrub pad and a cooktop cleaner. I tried going without the cleaner and haven’t found a good substitute. And this stuff costs what? $3 or $4 a bottle. It’s worth it.

The Second Secret to Keeping a Glass Stovetop Clean

Ahh! Yes, this is a two-step secret. And this insider’s trick is completely F-R-E-E!

Clean Your Glass Stove Top When it’s Warm.

Just like how it’s easier to wash dishes with hot water, the most-efficient way to clean your stove top is right after you’ve used it when it’s still warm.

That being said, it might be ideal to clean your stove right after you’ve used it, but let’s face it – ideal isn’t often realistic. The kids need their baths, it’s bedtime, then before you know it, it’s the next day and you’re looking at a stove top with stuck-on food.

Never fear, here’s how I get it done.

First, I usually clean the stove while the oven is turned on. The stove top surface will be warm from that, but not too hot. It’s the perfect chance to get it done!

Disclaimer: I won’t recommend this to you because it’s clearly not the safest idea. I’m just sharing what I do. If you try it, you do this at your own risk and I assume no responsibility if you burn yourself! But the other way I clean it is to turn on the burner for a couple seconds, then turn it off quickly, and scrub away. I do this often and it works well. But obviously, I have to be very careful.

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Step-by-Step Directions

Here’s a close up at the before picture of my filthy stove top. Feel better about yours? I thought so.

glass stove top before cleaning

Add Cleaner

Start by squirting on cooktop cleaner and scrubbing with the cleaning pad. Make sure you use the “approved” cleaning pad because the scrubbing back of your regular kitchen sponge can scratch the surface.

using cleaner on a glass stove top

Use the Razor Blade

Some of the grime will come off, but not all. That’s where the razor blade comes in.

See the rings around my burner here? Water boiled over and we all know what a lovely mess that can make. This picture was taken after I had scrubbed it with the cleaner.

cleaning a stove with a razor blade

Look what the razor blade did:

scrape off caked on food with a razor blade

You might be wondering if the razor blade will scratch up your stove top. Unless you gouge your stove top with the razor blade, it will not. Use it firmly and smoothly. It’s not hard and you’ll get a feel for it as you go. And the results speak for themselves.

You may need to go back and scrub some more with the cleaner and cleaning pad if the grime is really built up. When you’re satisfied with the results, wipe it clean with a paper towel and buff with a cleaning rag.

The Results

stove after cleaning

And with these tips, I was able to restore my range to its former sleek and shiny self.

clean glass stove top

And that, my friends, is the secret to cleaning your stove top.

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    Filed Under: Home, Tips and Hacks Tagged With: cleaningPublished on December 21, 2020

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    Erika Bragdon is a second-generation homeschooling mom with 3 kids at home and 1 in college. She lives in the beautiful hills of New Hampshire on a small farm and loves writing, baking, nature, and sharing flower essences and more natural solutions with moms.

    Comments

    1. Chrystal D says

      February 27, 2013 at 1:54 pm

      Great tips! I would have been afraid to use the razor blade until I saw how well it worked!

      Reply
    2. lisa says

      February 27, 2013 at 6:33 pm

      I use a brand called Scotch Brite. It has a cleaning pad and really makes it quick and easy.

      Reply
    3. smithson32 says

      February 28, 2013 at 1:55 am

      an easier way would be to squeeze water from a sponge on the hard spots. let it sit for 5-10 minutes then watch how easy it wipes off

      Reply
      • Erika says

        February 28, 2013 at 9:51 am

        I’ve tried that many times and it never worked. It could be the different stove top types. For my glass stove top, there’s tiny little grooves throughout that make it necessary for something more – the razor blade – to get the grime off.

        Reply
    4. Dorothy Hubbard says

      February 28, 2013 at 10:55 am

      Thanks for the great tips for cleaning the stove. It too is a job I detest.

      Reply
    5. Marina says

      February 28, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Erika were you over at my house just a while ago? That’s my stove top, blade and sponge!!! 😉

      I have to attest that this does work and the only way I feel a little better about the stains!! 😉

      Reply
      • Erika says

        February 28, 2013 at 1:43 pm

        Great minds think alike, right Marina!? 🙂

        Reply
    6. Amiyrah says

      February 28, 2013 at 10:57 am

      This made me wish we had an electric stove-top. So easy to clean! I’m dealing with a gas one, and it is a pain in the butt to clean. Like you, I also loathe cleaning the bathrooms. I’ve been trying to train my son to love cleaning them so I won’t have to do it anymore. Ha!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        March 5, 2013 at 11:42 am

        I am trying that too – so far, I’ve got him cleaning the bottom of the toilet (yuck!) haha.

        Reply
    7. Cyn says

      February 28, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      Great ideas! Never thought about warming up the stove before cleaning it but it makes sense!

      Reply
    8. Susie B. Homemaker says

      February 28, 2013 at 1:43 pm

      I have a gas range and it’s tough to clean, especially the tops of the burners (I have 5!). I’ve never tried a razor blade and would be scared I’d scratch it. I’ll have to try it in one little spot to test it out. 😉 I try to clean mine while it’s still warm too, definitely makes it easier to get the messes off.

      Reply
    9. miccs says

      February 28, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      Great tips!
      I’m always fighthing against the stove, never get it clean as it should be. I’ll try the razor now.
      And cleaning while still warm makes all the sense (but I never figured out).

      Reply
    10. Sam Dock says

      March 1, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      My grandma got me one of those razor scrapers in a housewarming basket when we purchased our first home and it is the BEST on the stovetop! Actually it gets used for a lot of other things too but mostly the stove:)

      Reply
    11. Erin says

      March 2, 2013 at 4:53 am

      Thanks for the great tips! Its never fun having to clean the stove, but your tips should make it easier now! Thanks for sharing! 😉

      Reply
    12. saminder gumer says

      March 2, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      thanks for the tips. i have a gas stove top so it will be a little different. any tips for that?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        March 5, 2013 at 11:38 am

        I’m not familiar with cleaning a gas stove, sorry, Saminder! You might still be able to use the razor blade on sections, but it would really depend on the surface. Good luck!

        Reply
    13. Jane Stanford Boozer says

      March 7, 2013 at 10:00 am

      thanks for this tip

      Reply
    14. Carla Bonesteel says

      March 7, 2013 at 11:17 am

      Looks good! Athough, I don’t have a flat topped stove. I just spray Mr. Clean on and let it sit for about ten minutes…stuck on food wipes right off!

      Reply
    15. Tammy Baugh says

      March 7, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      I have gotten so disgusted with my own results cleaning only with a rag and the stovetop cleaner, I admit I have let it go until my spouse will clean it. I mean why do what you can’t really do? Ok I got to thank you for all of the good advice. The end results really do speak for themselves! ANd to think we have all sorts of razors around here!

      Reply
    16. Maddie K says

      March 10, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      Well, that truly is a big difference! We have a gas stove and I have to admit, I hate cleaning that too.

      Reply
    17. Susan Alban says

      March 10, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      Thank you for this! It will make cleaning so much easier now 🙂

      Reply
    18. md kennedy says

      March 24, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      I am always so afraid I am going to scratch my stove top! However, I tried your process and it works so well. Thanks!

      Reply
    19. Fran D says

      April 5, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      You’re working way too hard to do all that. White vinegar will clean a stove top perfectly. It removes grease and stuck on grime in nothing flat, no razor or scrubbing required. Just pour on some white vinegar and wipe it off with a paper towel. Fast, cheap, non-toxic, and a perfect clean every time.

      Reply
      • Erika says

        April 5, 2013 at 1:58 pm

        That’s interesting, Fran. Perhaps you have a different type of stove top than I do. I have tried white vinegar on my glass stove top and while it does get some of the grime up, it does not remove everything. (I actually use vinegar for most of my household cleaning because it does such a great job.)
        Thank you for sharing! Hopefully your tip will help others.

        Reply
    20. Rust says

      May 12, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      I can’t believe I never thought of a razor blade! I have used more energy trying to keep my glass top stove nice and clean than you can begin to imagine! LOL! A razor blade ….

      /sheesh

      Reply
    21. Linda K says

      May 13, 2013 at 4:36 pm

      I’ve used your technique with a razor & stovetop cleaner, but honestly, the cleaner that works the best is Bar Keeper’s Friend (it’s a powder cleanser found in the cleaning aisle at Walmart & other stores: http://barkeepersfriend.com/ Nothing works as well!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        September 8, 2013 at 1:53 pm

        I’ve heard a lot of good things about Bar Keeper’s Friend. Thanks for the tip – I’m going to give it a try!

        Reply
    22. Dede says

      June 4, 2013 at 12:48 am

      Thank you so much! I thought I was the only one who couldn’t get those water rings off. This is so great, I will have to try it this week.

      Reply
      • Erika says

        June 4, 2013 at 12:18 pm

        You’re definitely not the only one, Dede! That was my biggest frustration for the longest time too.

        Reply
    23. Mike Tanner says

      August 7, 2013 at 9:41 am

      Great post Erika, thanks 😀 Up until a few weeks ago I had been battling with the (not so strict!) every few month job of cleaning the awfully stained cooker. We use it a lot – we have a big family and I cook meals pretty much every day leaving my wife to feed and rest with the youngest. Posts like this make me realise how much you can do on your own – especially with natural, non-toxic items from your cupboards! I’ve noticed on a few posts round the web about this kind of thing though that there isn’t a massive emphasis on using “clean as you go” techniques – which, combined with bicarb and things like vinegar or even salt, can really make your life so much easier! Great post, thanks a lot 🙂

      Reply
    24. janet says

      January 18, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      this looks like a good idea, however I have a question. I clean for other people and one stove is similar to yours and I assume never properly cleaned since the burners have burnt rings around them. this is an older stove and probably inexpensive. can I still use the razor blade on it along with the cleansers and not ruin it ?

      Reply
    25. Assertmeds says

      June 26, 2015 at 5:37 am

      Hello,
      Thanks for sharing this secret. Really very much beneficial for cleaning cooking stove.Very useful.

      Reply
    26. Cleaners Kingston Ltd. says

      September 7, 2015 at 10:32 am

      Thank you for sharing your post. Great tips! Especially this one to turn on the burner for a couple seconds and then quickly to turn it off. I am going to try it. I will be very fast. I hope it works! Greetings!

      Reply
    27. Jackie says

      March 18, 2021 at 8:28 am

      The absolute easiest way to clean a smoothe top stove is with Clorox wipes! And yes, it has to be brand name, I’ve tried others and they don’t work like the Clorox ones! As soon as the burner cools down, wipe with the Clorox wipe and dry with a paper towel. That’s it!

      Reply
    28. Kay says

      October 19, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      Wow, this really did work – I got my glass stove top cleaned really well finally, including some stuck on food I hadn’t been able to remove. Thanks for this!

      Reply
    29. Melany says

      January 18, 2015 at 11:32 pm

      Una consulta…Yo limpio mi estufa así!! Pero tiene unas manchas blancas como gastada o pelada,eso se puede quitar con algo?porque por más que la limpio no consigo quitar eso. Ayúdenme!!

      Reply

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