Kitchen

[geegerbee]

I have tried just about everything and every product that says it will clean glass cooktops without scratching, but no success. I have baked-on  black crusty-looking rings around the burners. 

I just saw nano erasers, but fear those will scratch the surface. Has anyone found something that really works to get rid of these black-backed on rings? Thanks.

[RedTop]

@geegerbee 

I use a Brillo pad to remove the burnt rings on my glass cooktop.  The key is to use a wet pad with a steady, but light rubbing touch to rub the grime off.  

Scratching comes with bearing down hard on the pad as you rub the area; a light touch will get the job done with no harm to the stove.   

[On It]

Kenmore Cleansing Creme for Smooth Top Ranges will clean and polish. It makes your cooktop look like new. You may need to google it to find a source since Sears has closed most stores. The Sears Hometown Stores website may have it. I am being frugal with the two bottles I have just in case. Good luck!

[on the bay]

@geegerbee,

I use Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser ,xtra strength and also a non-scratch Scotchbrite sponge if needed.

Every time I use the stove top I clean with a sponge with dish liquid and hot water to remove any spots or grease, and then I spray vinegar and wipe with a dry terrycloth. And it all still looks like new.

[SilleeMee]

Get one of these razor-blade scraper tools.

Then try Barkeepers Friend to remove any residual stuff on the cooktop.

[Catlady Nicole]

Hi @geegerbee !  I've had good luck with Bar Keepers Friend, the powder, mixing with enough water to make a paste.  Then buff on and scrub till clean.  We also have a rental with a glass top stove, so it gets more abuse than usual, and I've even taken a razor blade to it.  Surprisingly it didn't scratch and made quick work of the problem.

ETA:  @SilleeMee and I think alike!!!

[Janey2]

I use Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaner and one of their Cleaning Pads. If something does not come off I use a straight edge razor. No scratches.

[on the bay]

Yes razor blades do work and amazingly do not scratch the stove top!

[Glittergal]

Barkeeper's friend.  They have powder and liquid, and I like the liquid.  A textured sponge makes it easy to get off the burned on food.  I apply it and let it soak in and then most things scrub right off.  I love this stuff and use it for all porcelain in the house too (toilets, tub).  I also have a razor scraper tool that is a lifesaver for the cooktop.

[addtothis]

I agree with those that use a razor blade and I follow with Professor Amos Bomb.  It truly works well.  I have used all the glass stove top cleansers but when I use the Bomb by applying with a damp kitchen microfiber dish cloth and wipe dry with a soft kitchen towel it shines like brand new!