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How to Buff a Glass Cooktop

If your glass cooktop is looking dull, dirty and streaky, cleaning and buffing the cooktop helps restore the surface to its original shiny state. The heating element of your glass cooktop is protected under the ceramic/glass surface, and the smooth surface makes cleanup easier than a traditional electric oven where food and spills can get under the heating element. To make your cleanup easier, remove spills immediately to prevent them from burning on the surface and possibly damaging the cooktop beyond repair.

Things You'll Need

  • Sponge
  • Baking soda
  • Rag
  • Lint-free microfiber cloth
  • Spray bottle
  • Dish soap
  • Paper towels
  • Commercial glass cooktop cleaner
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Instructions

  1. Baking Soda

    • 1

      Wipe up any particles or debris off of the cooktop with a damp sponge.

    • 2

      Dampen a clean rag with water. Pour baking soda on the dampened rag.

    • 3

      Rub the rag on the cooktop using a circular motion until the entire cooktop is covered with baking soda.

    • 4

      Wipe away the excess baking soda with a clean, damp rag.

    • 5

      Use a dry lint-free microfiber cloth to buff the cooktop clean. Use a circular motion to rub the cooktop until it begins to shine.

    Dish Soap

    • 6

      Wipe up any particles or debris off of the cooktop with a damp sponge.

    • 7

      Pour 5 to 6 drops of dish soap into a spray bottle filled with warm water. Replace the spray nozzle on the spray bottle, and shake the bottle to combine the water and dish soap.

    • 8

      Spray the mixture onto the cooktop.

    • 9

      Use a clean rag to wipe the solution onto the cooktop. Wipe away any excess solution with a clean, dry paper towel.

    • 10

      Use a dry lint-free microfiber cloth to buff the cooktop clean. Use a circular motion to rub the cooktop until it begins to shine.

    Commercial Cooktop Cleaner

    • 11

      Wipe up any particles or debris off of the cooktop with a damp sponge.

    • 12

      Drop quarter-sized amounts of cleaner over random areas on the cooktop.

    • 13

      Use a dry paper towel to spread the cleaner over the entire cooktop in a circular motion.

    • 14

      Buff the remaining cleaner with a clean, dry paper towel in a circular motion until all of it is gone and the surface is shiny.