Stove tops are the heart of any kitchen. They are the focal point of a room and have become a trend in modern homes, with many choosing sleek, glass look over stainless steel or ceramic. When you have a glass stove top, you want to keep it as shiny and stain-free as possible. One of the most common stains on stovetops is the cloudy mark left by worn out burners. Cloudy burners are unsightly and can ruin a good meal, or even make it hard to see. Fortunately, there is an easy way to fix your dirty stove. There are multiple ways to remove cloudy burners on a glass stove top.
Try baking soda with water solution
While commercial cleaners usually make a mess, they’re much more effective at removing dark stains on black glass stovetops than homemade solutions. If you don’t have commercial cleaners on hand, you can still attempt to clean your stovetop with a paste made from baking soda and water. To prepare the paste, combine 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water and stir thoroughly to form a paste.
To use the paste on your stovetop, rub it into the discolored areas with a soft, damp cloth. Continue rubbing until the stain disappears or is significantly reduced. If you can’t remove the haze from the cooktop, it may have been scratched by rough scrubbers or discolored by commercial cleaners. A black glass top stove with discoloration that hasn’t disappeared after cleaning may need to be replaced.
Use the approved natural cleaners
No one likes to cook with a cruddy stove top. But cleaning it can be tough, especially for those with sensitive hands or allergies. Most people aren’t aware that it’s not safe to use caustic chemicals on your glass cooktop because of the electrical coils in them. Chemicals can leak from your cooktop into the food.
The glass stove top can get a good shine from microfiber cloths and sponges paired with a natural cleaner, such as vinegar. Fill a spray bottle with straight vinegar and spritz the cooled stove top with a fine layer of the vinegar. Wipe it away with a microfiber cloth.
The shiny comes from two sources: First, vinegar is slightly acidic, which will remove carbon buildup and rust. Second, glass tops are created using chemical and heat treatments that cause them to form a hard finish on the surface. The sprayer leaves a thin layer of the hard surface that’s less likely to scratch.
Apply the citric acid and hot water solution
The water doesn’t even have to be that hot, so don’t be afraid of burning yourself with the spray bottle. The citric acid will eat away at the mineral deposit and should remove it quickly. Remember that a lot of heat and hot water is what made the deposit, so you won’t want to use boiling water and keep spraying. Citric acid is a weak acid that will raise the pH of the stove top glass (and clean it too!), and hot water can help dissolve any stuck on food. Spray your citric acid and water solution onto the cooktop, and rub it with a microfiber towel. Then apply more citric acid, rub, and rinse.
Use Tempered glass protector
Another good option to protect your glass stove from damage is with the help of glass protectors. You can find a thick tempered glass protector for your stove and can place it on the surface. Not only does it protect the surface from damage but also help to distribute the heat equally on the pan surface.
