How to Clean Glass / Ceramic Stove Top

Why Glass Cooktops Need Special Care

Glass and ceramic cooktops look sleek and are easy to wipe — but they're more delicate than they appear. The smooth surface scratches easily from abrasive cleaners or cookware, and burnt-on food becomes increasingly difficult to remove the longer it sits. The right cleaning approach keeps the surface scratch-free, streak-free, and looking new.

What You'll Need

• Weiman Glass & Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner Kit — includes cleaner cream, 3 scrubbing pads, and scraper; safe for induction, electric, and gas cooktops
• Microfiber cleaning cloths
• Dawn Platinum Dish Soap — for daily wipe-down
• Warm water

What NOT to Use on Glass Cooktops

• ❌ Abrasive scrubbers or steel wool — permanently scratch the surface
• ❌ Bleach or ammonia-based cleaners — damage the glass surface
• ❌ Regular baking soda paste (too abrasive for daily use)
• ❌ Cooking sprays — leave a residue that bakes on and is very hard to remove
• ❌ Cast iron cookware dragged across the surface — causes scratches

Daily Cleaning Routine

1. Allow the cooktop to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wipe the surface with a damp microfiber cloth and a few drops of dish soap.
3. Rinse with a clean damp cloth.
4. Dry with a dry microfiber cloth for a streak-free finish.
5. Wipe up spills immediately while still warm (not hot) — the longer they sit, the harder they bake on.

Weekly Deep Clean with Weiman Cooktop Cleaner

The Weiman Glass & Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner Kit is the gold standard for glass cooktop maintenance:

1. Ensure the cooktop is cool and dry.
2. Apply a small amount of Weiman Cooktop Cleaner Cream to the surface.
3. Spread with one of the included scrubbing pads in circular motions.
4. The cream cleans, polishes, and leaves a protective coating that repels future spills.
5. Wipe away with a clean microfiber cloth.
6. Buff with a dry cloth for a streak-free shine.

Removing Burnt-On Food

For food that has baked onto the surface:

1. Allow the cooktop to cool completely.
2. Apply Weiman Cooktop Cleaner Cream to the burnt area.
3. Let sit for 2–3 minutes to soften the residue.
4. Use the included scraper at a 45-degree angle to gently lift the burnt food.
5. Wipe away loosened residue with a cloth.
6. Apply more cleaner and buff with a scrubbing pad.
7. Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.

Removing Streaks and Water Spots

1. Apply a small amount of Weiman Cooktop Cleaner to a microfiber cloth.
2. Buff in circular motions.
3. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.

How Often to Clean Glass Cooktops

• After every use: Quick wipe with damp cloth
• Weekly: Weiman Cooktop Cleaner treatment
• Immediately: Any spill, especially sugary liquids — they etch the surface if left

Final Thoughts

Glass cooktops reward consistent, gentle care. The Weiman Glass & Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner Kit is the best all-in-one solution — it cleans, removes burnt-on food with the scraper, polishes, and protects in one system. Daily wiping prevents buildup; weekly treatment keeps the surface looking showroom-new.