I can't get my glass top stove clean PIP

[tripleshot]

Any tips? I've scrubbed with the white glass top cleaner, lemon juice and baking soda, and dawn. Nothing is helping. It always looks dirty even when I've cleaned it. I have a feeling it's permanent.

[thatgirl2478]

can you tell that it's actually gunk or could it be scratches?

[thebuddhagouda]

I have good luck with a shitton of baking soda and then some white vinegar drizzled on top

[jennysmitten]

I use bar keepers friend. IDK if that will be any better than baking soda though.

[appleaday]

This would drive me bananas too! Do you know what's on it? That might help in recommending something.

[malibu]

I highly recommend this polish. I thought the same thing until I tried this. Let it sit a while and it'll come off.

www.walmart.com/ip/Weiman-Cook-Top-Cleaner-Polishing-Care-Set-3-pc/34320724?sourceid=csesh01fc83b626417d42d0993df12fee93e045&wmlspartner=shoppingcom&affcmpid=3280340493&tmode=0000&bcfg=27fee89d568904da8955e42ea7b60840&veh=cse

[elleblue]

Hate to say it but from the picture it looks more like damage than dirt. 

[tripleshot]

Nov 26, 2014 13:33:43 GMT -5 malibu said:

I highly recommend this polish. I thought the same thing until I tried this. Let it sit a while and it'll come off.

www.walmart.com/ip/Weiman-Cook-Top-Cleaner-Polishing-Care-Set-3-pc/34320724?sourceid=csesh01fc83b626417d42d0993df12fee93e045&wmlspartner=shoppingcom&affcmpid=3280340493&tmode=0000&bcfg=27fee89d568904da8955e42ea7b60840&veh=cse

This is the stuff I've been using.

[tripleshot]

Nov 26, 2014 13:34:03 GMT -5 elleblue said:

Hate to say it but from the picture it looks more like damage than dirt. 

This is what I think too. It's only 2 years old. 

[malibu]

Bummer. I've had great luck with it, that's too bad

[elleblue]

Nov 26, 2014 13:40:06 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

Nov 26, 2014 13:34:03 GMT -5 elleblue said:

Hate to say it but from the picture it looks more like damage than dirt. 

This is what I think too. It's only 2 years old. 

Ugh, that stinks. 

[tripleshot]

Nov 26, 2014 13:32:43 GMT -5 thatgirl2478 said:

can you tell that it's actually gunk or could it be scratches?

I think it's gunk, I don't know. It's only 2 years old and we're very clean people, so I think it may be damage from prolonged heat/use or something. 

I'm going to try to find a razor blade and see if I can scrape any of it off. 

[ginger]

Try the barkeeper's friend and a non-scratch scrubby (that has the texture, not just a sponge). Get the eye wet, and pour the BKF on top. Scrub in a circular motion.

I've had some very baked on spots and this had always worked. Might take more than once.

That should work, but if not, I have a scrub paste recipe I can share that I used to clean the inside of my oven, but it had to set for four hours.

[pantsoffdanceoff]

Nov 26, 2014 13:42:29 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

Nov 26, 2014 13:32:43 GMT -5 thatgirl2478 said:

can you tell that it's actually gunk or could it be scratches?

I think it's gunk, I don't know. It's only 2 years old and we're very clean people, so I think it may be damage from prolonged heat/use or something. 

I'm going to try to find a razor blade and see if I can scrape any of it off. 

I was about to recommend a razor blade, that's what I've had to use in the past.  One time I was boiling potatoes and the water boiled over and some got stuck under the pot while the burner was still on and it basically cooked the gunk into the stove.

[Redpoppy]

Nov 26, 2014 13:38:33 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

Nov 26, 2014 13:33:43 GMT -5 malibu said:

I highly recommend this polish. I thought the same thing until I tried this. Let it sit a while and it'll come off.

www.walmart.com/ip/Weiman-Cook-Top-Cleaner-Polishing-Care-Set-3-pc/34320724?sourceid=csesh01fc83b626417d42d0993df12fee93e045&wmlspartner=shoppingcom&affcmpid=3280340493&tmode=0000&bcfg=27fee89d568904da8955e42ea7b60840&veh=cse

This is the stuff I've been using.

How are you applying it?  I have much better luck with a non-scratch pad they sell by it than a paper towel.  But it looks like yours is scratched.  Mine is white so I don't think the scratches show as much.  

[tripleshot]

Nov 26, 2014 13:47:59 GMT -5 pantsoffdanceoff said:

Nov 26, 2014 13:42:29 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

I think it's gunk, I don't know. It's only 2 years old and we're very clean people, so I think it may be damage from prolonged heat/use or something. 

I'm going to try to find a razor blade and see if I can scrape any of it off. 

I was about to recommend a razor blade, that's what I've had to use in the past.  One time I was boiling potatoes and the water boiled over and some got stuck under the pot while the burner was still on and it basically cooked the gunk into the stove.

This sounds like what probably happened. 

[tripleshot]

Nov 26, 2014 13:49:34 GMT -5 Redpoppy said:

Nov 26, 2014 13:38:33 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

This is the stuff I've been using.

How are you applying it?  I have much better luck with a non-scratch pad they sell by it than a paper towel.  But it looks like yours is scratched.  Mine is white so I don't think the scratches show as much.  

I squirt it around the circles and let it sit on the dirty parts for 5 minutes then scrub with a paper towel and lots of elbow grease. I'll try a pad next. 

[fezzik]

I use a razor blade to scrap off any spots, then use the polish and scrub pad that malibu posted.

Good luck, I hope it's not permanently damaged

[tripleshot]

Nov 26, 2014 13:47:26 GMT -5 ginger said:

Try the barkeeper's friend and a non-scratch scrubby (that has the texture, not just a sponge). Get the eye wet, and pour the BKF on top. Scrub in a circular motion.

I've had some very baked on spots and this had always worked. Might take more than once.

That should work, but if not, I have a scrub paste recipe I can share that I used to clean the inside of my oven, but it had to set for four hours.

I'll run to the store this weekend and get BKF and a pad and a razor. Can you post the recipe? This is my project this weekend and I guess I'll be trying everything. 

[mrs.jacinthe]

Have you tried using baking soda, peroxide, and a magic eraser? That's what finally worked for us.

If you have to use the razor, be *very* careful not to scratch the surface.

[lavender444]

Nov 26, 2014 13:42:29 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

Nov 26, 2014 13:32:43 GMT -5 thatgirl2478 said:

can you tell that it's actually gunk or could it be scratches?

I think it's gunk, I don't know. It's only 2 years old and we're very clean people, so I think it may be damage from prolonged heat/use or something. 

I'm going to try to find a razor blade and see if I can scrape any of it off. 

My husband uses a razor on ours. I'm pretty sure they say don't do that, but he can get it all up way better than I can with cleaners. The razor makes it spotless. 

[Redpoppy]

Nov 26, 2014 13:51:47 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

Nov 26, 2014 13:49:34 GMT -5 Redpoppy said:

How are you applying it?  I have much better luck with a non-scratch pad they sell by it than a paper towel.  But it looks like yours is scratched.  Mine is white so I don't think the scratches show as much.  

I squirt it around the circles and let it sit on the dirty parts for 5 minutes then scrub with a paper towel and lots of elbow grease. I'll try a pad next. 

I used paper towels for years.  It goes so much faster with the pad.  I've never had to use a razor, but have had extremely caked on crud.  Good luck!

[thatgirl2478]

Nov 26, 2014 13:42:29 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

Nov 26, 2014 13:32:43 GMT -5 thatgirl2478 said:

can you tell that it's actually gunk or could it be scratches?

I think it's gunk, I don't know. It's only 2 years old and we're very clean people, so I think it may be damage from prolonged heat/use or something. 

I'm going to try to find a razor blade and see if I can scrape any of it off. 

I have a glass top stove that's just over 3 yrs old - we are not super clean people (lol, we're not slobs but stuff does stay on the surface of the stove longer than it probably should because I have other crap to worry about than that) - and our's doesn't get *that* bad.

I've used a razor blade on the tough spots, also 409 and windex.  I think for the REALLY tough stuff I just let the 409 sit there for a while...?

[Kit]

Cerama Bryte. Amazon has it. (I'm sure other places do too)

[chickenlittle]

I'm sure it's not supposed to be used, but a Mr Clean Magic Eraser works wonders on ours. I then use that Cerama Bryte stuff that pp mentioned.

[Alex]

Have you tried to heat it and clean it? I put some Vim on it (any cream cleaner should work). Turn the burner on for a few seconds and then scrub it with a textured scrubby thing or magic eraser.

[Mrs. ChanandlerBong]

Bar Keepers friend makes a product that comes packaged like Soft Scrub for glass cooktops. Get it soaped up wtih that stuff, then let it sit for a while. Wipe clean.

And you're really not supposed to do this,BECAUSE IT'S A FIRE HAZARD DON'T BE STUPID LIKE ME, but I've been known to turn the burner on high and stand there and watch it until the gunk turns to ash. Then wipe it up with a wet paper towel when it's cooled down.

[tripleshot]

Nov 26, 2014 14:09:45 GMT -5 Alex said:

Have you tried to heat it and clean it? I put some Vim on it (any cream cleaner should work). Turn the burner on for a few seconds and then scrub it with a textured scrubby thing or magic eraser.

I haven't tried this, but I'll try it now. Thanks!

[tripleshot]

Nov 26, 2014 13:55:13 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

Have you tried using baking soda, peroxide, and a magic eraser? That's what finally worked for us.

If you have to use the razor, be *very* careful not to scratch the surface.

I have not tried this concoction but will now  I think I have everything and don't have to pick DS up for 2 hours. Cross your fingers. 

Thanks everyone one for the suggestions! I really appreciate it. I'll update if I ever get it clean. 

[ginger]

Nov 26, 2014 13:54:07 GMT -5 tripleshot said:

Nov 26, 2014 13:47:26 GMT -5 ginger said:

Try the barkeeper's friend and a non-scratch scrubby (that has the texture, not just a sponge). Get the eye wet, and pour the BKF on top. Scrub in a circular motion.

I've had some very baked on spots and this had always worked. Might take more than once.

That should work, but if not, I have a scrub paste recipe I can share that I used to clean the inside of my oven, but it had to set for four hours.

I'll run to the store this weekend and get BKF and a pad and a razor. Can you post the recipe? This is my project this weekend and I guess I'll be trying everything. 

The paste didn’t remove everything 100%, but it got a huge portion all by itself! This is where an oven with a self-cleaning feature comes in handy, but if you don’t have one, I would think you could just repeat the paste again and get the majority up….but you’re probably better than me and didn’t let it get this bad at all.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup liquid dish soap
1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
1 tablespoon vinegar
15 drops lemon essential oil (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Remove the racks and wipe down the inside of the oven with a damp cloth or scrub sponge to remove any solids hanging around.

Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix until you get a paste.
Using your scrub sponge, coat the entire oven (except elements) with paste. Resist the urge to start scrubbing and close the door.

Wait 4 hours. I started trying to scrub at 3 hours, and came back at 4 hours to finish. It really was easier after 4 hours.

Using a scrub sponge and water, start removing the paste. Rinse out your sponge often as it will become saturated with soap.

I used the self-cleaning feature after I got most of it out by hand. You're supposed to remove as much as you can before sel-cleaning to reduce fumes.

It really didn't seem like a lot of work. Waiting the 4 hours to see if it really worked was a little annoying though.