Glass stoves are gradually becoming popular because of their stylish appearance, and they are not only lower in cost than gas stoves, but also easier to clean than gas stoves, because there are no longer any tiny gaps that can interfere with you, You just need to clean the entire countertop。
But don’t think that because glass stoves are easier to clean, you can ignore this part. Because they are made of glass and are often burned at high temperatures, they are also relatively fragile. If you seldom clean them daily or use the wrong products or procedures, it will also cause damage to the surface.But don’t worry, as long as you find the right method and cleaning products, it will be easy to solve. We have listed detailed steps and tools for you.
Your safety
Never rush to clean the stove before it has completely cooled down, because the glass stove is still at a high temperature at this time, which may cause some safety issues, such as burns and high temperature that will burn the rag, etc., and cleaning at high temperatures Supplies may produce some chemical reactions that may result in traces that are difficult to remove.
Selection of tools
Because it is a glass stove, it is inevitable to choose some soft rags to wipe it to avoid scratches. And you need to avoid choosing some corrosive cleaners. It is best to choose a cleaner specifically for glass stoves.
Tools needed
Rubber gloves
Warm water
Sponge/microfiber cloth
oil removal spray
Polish
Scraper for glass stove
How to Clean a Glass Stove Top
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I have divided the detailed cleaning steps into two parts. The first is daily cleaning and maintenance, and the second is cleaning and maintenance when there are sediments. This is what we often encounter when using glass stoves.
Daily cleaning
Routine cleaning is necessary. Don’t just think that it doesn’t look dirty. In fact, some small oil stains cover the surface of the glass stove. If it accumulates over time, it will become very stubborn and eventually become difficult to clean. Daily cleanup steps are simple and may only take 3-5 minutes after you make dinner.
- First wet a sponge or microfiber rag with warm water, and then wipe the glass stove first. It can melt the oil stains or wipe off some unsolidified oil stains.
- In the second step, spray the degreasing spray specially designed for glass stoves on the surface. Its ingredients are specially designed for glass stoves, so there is no need to worry about it corroding the surface or leaving marks. Then wet the sponge you just used with warm water a second time, and then wipe it on the surface of the stove in a circular motion. Wipe away the oil stains on the surface.
- Finally, use a sponge to wipe away excess foam, and then use a dry lint-free rag to dry the surface to avoid leaving water stains.
Cleaning glass stoves with burnt deposits
It is also normal to have charred deposits and deposits on the stove. Sometimes some residual food may be difficult to notice. Repeated high-temperature burning will produce these deposits. But do not handle them violently, as this may scratch or damage your glass stove. Instead, special tools are needed to handle them.
- Prepare some warm water and wet the sponge. As in the first step, wipe the countertop first to remove some surface oil stains.
- Find those deposits, then spray some polish on the surface, and then cover the surface with a towel wetted with warm water, which can better soften the deposits.
- Then take out the special scraper in the WITTMANN glass stove cleaning kit and tilt it to slowly scrape off the deposits. If you can’t scrape it off at once, you can continue to repeat the above steps.
- Sprinkle polishing compound on the surface and clean it with circular motions until the oil stains are gone.
- Finally, wipe off the foam with a clean sponge and dry the countertop with a towel.
How often to clean
It is best to clean the glass stove top after use every day, because if the oil stains on the surface are baked many times, they will turn into stubborn deposits, which will eventually become difficult to clean. Every day, you only need to wet the rag and spray some oil-free spray to wipe it. If there are no obvious stains, you can just wipe with a damp rag. In addition to daily cleaning, deep cleaning once a week is also necessary, because there are some stubborn stains that cannot be wiped off easily. Deep cleaning can better protect your glass stove top.
How to Keep a Glass Stove Clean
Don’t be lazy, keep your countertops clean and simply wipe them down after cooking dinner.
Avoid water settling on the countertop, and wipe it dry promptly if there are large areas of water stains.
Regular use of polish will not only remove grease stains, but also keep your glass stove sparkling like new.
If food is spilled, clean it up to avoid burning it and making it difficult to clean up later.
If your stove is kept clean, I believe your mood for cooking will be different. Keeping the kitchen clean has certain benefits for both the kitchen environment and your health. In fact, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen is very simple. Sometimes you can have a brand new kitchen with just a simple move of your hands.