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Glass cooktops have a lot of benefits. They’re slicker and easier to clean than traditional metal cooktop. Unfortunately, glass cooktops do tend to get scratched from time to time. The good news is that this is usually pretty easy to fix. With a little bit of elbow grease, you’ll have that cooktop looking brand new in no time!
Steps
How do you get minor scratches out of a glass cooktop?
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Use a baking soda paste. Mix a few spoonfuls of baking soda with water in a small cup. Combine them with a spoon or popsicle stick until it has the consistency of thick pudding. Spread this over your scratches or scuff marks and rub it gently into the cooktop with a clean cloth. Then, wipe the cooktop clean to see if the scratch has disappeared.
- If this doesn’t work, you can either repeat the process or try another solution. If it looks like the scratch is starting to disappear, giving baking soda another shot may be a good idea.
- If you can run your finger over the scratch and you don’t feel any gaps, it’s probably small enough to qualify as a minor scratch.
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2Try toothpaste. If baking soda doesn’t work, you may be able to get the scratches out with some toothpaste and a clean rag. Squirt a bead of toothpaste over any scratches you want to remove. Then, grab a damp rag and rub the toothpaste into the cooktop using moderately-firm circular motions. Wipe the toothpaste up to see if the scratch is gone.[1]
- Any white toothpaste with baking soda in it will work for this. The gel-style toothpastes likely won’t work as well.
- If toothpaste and baking soda don’t work, you’re likely going to need to use polish and an orbital sander.
Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow do you get scalded milk off a glass cooktop?Raymond ChiuRaymond Chiu is the owner of Maid Sailors Cleaning Service, offering affordable residential and office cleaning services. Since its founding in 2014 in New York City, Maid Sailors has expanded to several cities, including Boston, Chicago, and Austin. The company has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable and best cleaning services in the industry.
House Cleaning ProfessionalUse a plastic scraper to gently remove any large chunks of milk from the glass cooktop. Then, cover the burnt milk with a baking soda paste and let it sit for a few minutes. Scrub the area gently with a soft cloth or sponge until the burnt milk is removed. Rinse the area with clean water and dry it off with a soft cloth. If necessary, repeat this cleaning process. -
QuestionHow do you get burnt sugar off a glass stove top?Raymond ChiuRaymond Chiu is the owner of Maid Sailors Cleaning Service, offering affordable residential and office cleaning services. Since its founding in 2014 in New York City, Maid Sailors has expanded to several cities, including Boston, Chicago, and Austin. The company has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable and best cleaning services in the industry.
House Cleaning ProfessionalGently scrape off any large, burnt sugar particles using a plastic scraper. Then, cover the cooktop with a baking soda paste and let it sit for a few minutes to help loosen the burnt sugar. Scrub the area gently with a soft cloth or sponge until the burnt sugar is removed. Rinse the area with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. If this doesn't get rid of the sugar, repeat the same cleaning process. -
QuestionHow do you fix a hairline scratch on a glass cooktop?Snakey006550Top AnswererStart by cleaning the area with a soft cloth and a gentle cleaner to remove any debris. You can try using a ceramic cooktop cleaner or a non-abrasive polish to buff the scratch gently, following the manufacturer's instructions. If the scratch is minor, it may not be fully removable, but polishing may reduce its visibility. For deeper scratches, a repair kit designed for glass cooktops might help, but if the damage is significant, it could be best to consult a professional for further assistance.
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Warnings
- Do not use a cracked or chipped cooktop without repairing it. It’s a safety issue. If you go to clean or wipe the cooktop after cooking, you could cut your hand. The crack can also get worse over time as your cooktop heats and cools.Thanks
- Glass cooktops aren’t actually straight glass—they’re a blend of glass and ceramic. This means that some chemical glass cleaners, like Windex, may actually weaken the cooktop over time.[6]Thanks
- Always let your cooktop cool completely before you clean or work on it.[7]Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/windows/21323179/how-to-remove-scratches-from-glass
- ↑ https://youtu.be/9dhHBbP96r0?t=194
- ↑ https://youtu.be/tIhGAhsMVT4?t=126
- ↑ https://youtu.be/aGh9qqjwbjA?t=17
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/how-to/wrong-way-to-clean-glass-stovetop/
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/how-to/wrong-way-to-clean-glass-stovetop/
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-a-glass-cooktop/
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