How to Remove Smudge Marks From a Ceramic Electric Range Top

Smudge marks from food stains and dirty fingers leave your ceramic electric stove top looking dirty. When they're left unattended, greasy smudge marks can act as a dirt magnet and cause your stove top to become even dirtier. Keeping your stove top clean isn't difficult, but you must use the right cleaners and techniques to avoid scratching the ceramic surface. You can successfully remove smudge marks from the stove with supplies found in your kitchen.

Cornstarch
Paper towels
Spray bottle
1/2 cup white vinegar
Sponge
Baking soda

Instructions

- 1
  Cover greasy smudge marks with cornstarch. Allow the cornstarch to sit on the stove top surface for five to 10 minutes to absorb the grease.
- 2
  Dampen a paper towel with warm water. Wipe the cornstarch off the stove top with the paper towel until removed.
- 3
  
  Keep vinegar handy for quick stove top cleaning.
  
  Fill a spray bottle with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup white vinegar. Spritz the remaining smudge marks with the diluted vinegar solution until dampened.
- 4
  Cover a damp sponge with baking soda for a safe, mild abrasive to remove stubborn smudge mark stains without scratching the surface.
- 5
  Remove any remaining smudge marks by scrubbing the marks with the vinegar and baking soda.
- 6
  Rinse the stove top surface by wiping it off with a damp paper towel. Dry the surface with another paper towel.

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