September 14, 2016
How to Clean a Glass Cooktop
Frustrated with your glass cooktop? The most common complaint I hear for glass stovetop owners is how they show every single spatter, drop and food remnant. It takes seconds for those little spills to bake on and once they are there, they are difficult to remove. There are plenty of commercial cleaners on the market but they don’t always deliver on their promise to clean and they come with a pretty hefty price tag.
Today I am sharing with you my favorite glass cooktop cleaning recipe. It contains gentle, natural ingredients that really pack a punch to help soften and remove those tricky baked on remnants of who knows what without scratching or damaging your cooktop. The best part? You simply mix, spray, let it sit and wipe. That’s it! The majority of the work is done while you wait for this cleaner to do its magic. That’s my kind of cleaning.
Glass Cooktop Cleaner:
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons castile soap
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- optional: add up to 7 drops essential oil – lemon and orange are great choices!
Add all the ingredients to a spray bottle and gently shake to combine.
I find that it works best to pour the baking soda in first – use a funnel to keep spillage to a minimum.
Then add the castile soap.
And finally the water and essential oils if you’re using them.
Shake vigorously. Once the solution is dissolved, it’s ready to use.
Spray the solution onto the glass cooktop surface and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Spray again and wipe clean. Rinse any remaining residue and dry with a clean, soft cloth or paper towels. Microfiber cloths will give a streak free shine and are ideal for drying and polishing glass cooktops.
Any remaining cleaner can be stored for a week but the solution will settle – just shake it well before using.
Looking for my favorite method for cleaning gas cooktops?
This recipe is from my book, The Organically Clean Home – find out more here!
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Laura Says
Great post, will definitely try this. Any tips for removing accidentally melted on cling film?! X
Becky Says
Post authorTry this solution and when it’s wet try the edge of a credit card to gently pry up the cling film. good luck!
Kelly Says
I have never heard of Castile soap. Is it something I could find at Target? Is there a brand name? Thanks!
Becky Says
Post authorYes! You can find it at Target, Amazon, Wal-Mart – usually it’s in the beauty section. Castile soap is a vegetable based soap that can clean just about anything – here’s an Amazon link:
http://amzn.to/2cXgrt2
Carrie Says
Meyers is one brand and they have it in grocery stores as well as Amazon, Walmart, Target
Karen Says
Hi Becky, Any reason why this solution will only be good for a week? Will refrigeration extend that? Thanks.
Becky Says
Post authorThe baking soda will harden a bit – I’ve kept it for longer than a week, but optimally it is a week 🙂
Jennifer Says
Thank you for this post! Glass cooktops are one of the biggest sources of frustration for me in my cleaning business. The store-bought cleaners just don’t seem to work well. Looking forward to trying this solution.
Valerie Valdez Says
Do you have any suggestions for restoring scratches on a glass top range? :((
Becky Says
Post authorI don’t – sorry!
Aurora Says
try “Gel-Gloss” I got mine at Lowes. It’s a kitchen and bath polish.
Lauren Says
What else could you use this same spray for?
b r Says
Post authorSmall appliances 🙂
Reshma Says
My glass top has few burnt milk stains , will it work for its cleaning. Also is there any alternative to Castile soap. TIA
b r Says
Post authorYou can use a plant-based dish soap with similar results.
Mona Says
Is it ok if the spray bottle is plastic?
b r Says
Post authorYes, I prefer glass because I find it keeps longer but you can definitely use plastic.
Deborah Says
This is so awesome! Normally there is no scrubbing with this recipe. Thanks Becky!
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Karen Says
Hi! I made this and I ended up having to wipe it down with a wet washcloth afterwards because it left a white residue. Should I try reducing the baking soda next time?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorYes, you only need a tablespoon or two in the sink!
Rendi Nichols Says
I tried the link for the glass spray bottle, but it isn’t working. May I ask where I can purchase this? Thank you!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorHere you go:
https://shop.cleanmama.com/collections/labels-bottles
Nicole Says
Have you every had the spray nozzle get clogged? I am using a glass spray bottle from somewhere else other than you shop, so I am hoping the ones in your shop are better quality!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorIt’s rare, but I just spray hot water through the nozzle to clear it.
Kylie Says
I have tried this recipe, following all the steps, twice and each time it has clogged and ruined the spray bottle.
Clean Mama Says
Post authorIt sounds like you left the solution in the spray bottle?