Pasta sauce, bacon grease or baked-on cheddar cheese are just a few of the messes that cooktop owners have to face when using their glass-ceramic cooking appliances. Many glass-ceramic cooktop owners either use common glass cleaners, which are mostly to weak, others turn to abrasive chemical cleaners and sponges, which are too harsh for glass-ceramic cooking surfaces and can cause scratches. If you are looking for a simple method on how to clean a glass cooktops, that does not compromise cleanliness or convenience, here is a step-by-step guide for how to clean a glass cooktop.
How to clean a glass cooktop?
The following 3-step-method is the absolute best way to clean a glass-ceramic cooktop and will most certainly lead to satisfying results.
Step 1
First use a metal scraper (found in your local hardware store) to clean off food buildups. Take care to hold the scraper at a 45-degree angle. Using the scraper to steep could cause scratches! Scrape off any water or baked-on food. Make sure to scrape off sticky items like sugar or jam immediately before the cooktop cools down. While removing these items use pot holders to hold the scraper. This will prevent you from burning your hand. The metal scraper is a surefire way to remove both mineral stains as well as water and baked-on food.


Step 2
Once the cooktop has coolen down, add a few drops of a glass-ceramic approved cooktop cleaner. Use a paper towel or soft rag to rub it evenly along the cooking surface of your ELAG product. These cleaners are cream based and mildly abrasive. This makes them strong enough to cut through mineral stains or backed-on food without leaving surface scratches. Leave the spreaded cleaner cream on your cooking surface for some time, so it can manifest its full effect.
Step 3
After some minutes, use a certified cooktop cleaner to rub down the surface. Then wet a soft cloth with water and wipe down the stove gently. Finally, dry the surface with a clean rag or paper towel. Your surface should now be shiny and new looking. By using ELAG’s “How to clean a glass cooktop”-instructions home cooks can retain the beauty and functionality of their cooktops for decades. One true advantage of glass-ceramic cooking appliances is the non-porous surface, which locks out food particles while the flat high-tech glass makes cleaning a walk-over.
