Michigan State University Extension
Home Maintenance And Repair - 01500521
06/24/03
Cleaning Black Glasstop Cooktops
Light Soils- Wash cool cooktop surface with solution
of liquid dishwashing detergent and water. RINSE
THOROUGHLY. Dry surface with a clean paper towel.
If Stain Remains- Soak a paper towel with vinegar.
Rub soiled area of glass. Do not use on metal parts.
RINSE THOROUGHLY. Repeat if necessary.
Moderate/Heavy Soils- Carefully scrape off thick or
difficult to remove soil using a single-edged razor blade
in a holder. Place vinegar soaked paper towel on the soil
for 10 to 15 minutes. Rub off soil. Do not use vinegar on
metal parts. RINSE THOROUGHLY and dry. Repeat if
necessary.
DO NOT USE STEELWOOL OR ABRASIVE CLEANING POWDERS. Do
not use cleaners for white cooktops. They will scratch
black glasstops.
To polish clean, dry cooktop- Shake well and apply
polish sold by manufacturer of black glasstop
specifically for that cooktop. Do not use other polishes.
Rub vigorously with a paper towel. Use a clean paper
towel to remove excess and to polish.
Pitting can not be removed.
To help avoid pitting-Clean up sugary spills as soon
as possible. Clean glass while it is still slightly warm.
Carefully scrape off sugary spill using a single-edged
razor blade in a holder. Be sure the bottoms of pans are
clean before replacing on cooktop.
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension
Specialist, Emeritus with references from the Corning
Glass Consumer Products Division and Whirlpool
Corporation.
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to commercial products or trade names does not imply
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Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in
cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director,
MSU Extension, East Lansing,MI 48824. This information is for educational
purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.
This file was generated from data base 02 on 02/04/08.
Data base 02 was last revised on 06/24/03.
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