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Installing a glass-top stove into your new kitchen is an inspirational choice. Glasstop stoves are elegant, easy to clean and sit flush with your countertop.
When regularly polished, a glass-top stove gleams and makes your kitchen both look and feel more advanced than that old rickety stove you are likely replacing. However, one thing often holds back homeowners with dreams a of kitchen renovation when they think of glass tops: Just how does one clean it?
Don't worry; cleaning a glass-top stove and protecting your shining finish is easier than you think. It's also faster and less effortful than cleaning a classic stove or a nice gas grill-topped stove. All you need is a little Barkeeper's Friend.
Here at Edesia Kitchen & Bath Studio, we know more about upgrading kitchens to achieve a sleek dream-kitchen experience. If you're dreaming of a glass-top stove, don't let worries about a new cleaning ritual hold you back.
What to Know About Cleaning a Glass Top In the Kitchen
- Routine Grease Removal
- Non-Abrasive Cleaning Powder
- Watch the Edges
There are three things you need to know about cleaning your new glass-top stove. The first is that the light mist of cooking oil that comes from chicken or bacon will form a film on your stove. Fortunately, it's easy to wipe away if you are attentive.
The second is to use a non-abrasive cleaning powder. This means that if forms a scrubbing paste but won't scratch your glass with micro-grit. We prefer Barkeeper's Friend, but you can make a DIY version with borax powder if you prefer simple-ingredient cleaning.
The third is to treat the edges of your stove with care, as this is where the seams are.
Quick Clean: Remove Grease Quickly from a Glass Stove
When cooking with a glass-top stove, we advise cleaning the top between every cooking session. A quick wipe with a soapy sponge will remove 98% of the light patina of cooking oil from cooking a meal. You also don't have to wait for the burners to cool fully.
Because it's a glass-top stove, you can use the residual heat on the burners as a heat-and-wipe method often used to cook pans with stubborn grit. Just watch your fingers! Use a wet sponge or cloth, and expect it to get a little hot.
Deep Scrub: Removing Spills and Cooked-On Food from a Glass Stove
Like any stove, a glass top can have a problem with rings of cooked-on little food spills and char. Don't worry; this comes right up with the right cleaning powder. Using Barkeeper's Friend, borax, or baking soda if you're fresh out of cleaning supplies, make a paste and use this to scrub the surface of your glass top.
A little elbow grease and cleaning powder should help you remove all of the cooked-on residue rings and have your glass-top looking shiny and new again. A stubborn crust should be layered with scrubbing powder paste, then lay a warm, damp cloth over the surface to "sauna" the grit loose before you scrub.
Razor Blade: When Plastic Melts
If you accidentally let a plastic spatula or Tupperware lid melt onto a burner, have no fear! Grab your razor blade scraper, the kind used to remove glue and gum and scrape that stove clean. Being very gentle to avoid scraping the corners of the razor unevenly on the surface, you can 100% remove plastic and return to cooking with no burnt plastic residue. It helps if you scrape while the plastic is still gooey, but don't get burned.
Details: Special Tips for Cleaning a Glass Stove
What else can you know about keeping your beautiful new glass-top stove in perfect condition? First, watch the edges and control panel. This is where the seams and electric functions lie. Touch-control glass top stoves should not be soaked at the control panel, though most are moisture-resistant. Finally, you don't have to use a glass stove polisher, most people don't, but it can give your glass top a fresh shine for special occasions.
Installing a Beautiful Glass-Top Stove with Edesia
Here at Edesia Kitchen & Bath Studio, we know how appealing a gorgeous new glass-top stove can be. The shining jewel of your kitchen install, you can transform your rusted-out burner cups into a flawless glass cooking surface - and maintenance is easier than you may have realized. With new confidence, contact us today if you're considering a kitchen remodel with the stove of your dreams. We'll help you build the perfect kitchen around your new glass-top cooking experience.
