What is safe to use on glass induction cooktops? Dish soap, baking soda, vinegar, and other gentle cleaners, as well as soft cloths and designated scraping tools are usually safe to use on your cooktop. The Whirlpool® scraping tool is made specifically for cleaning induction cooktops.
Besides warm water and gentle dish soap, you can also use a vinegar and baking soda solution, or purchase a specialized induction cooktop cleaner like affresh Cooktop Cleaner, Weiman Glass & Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner, or Cerama Bryte Cooktop Cleaner. All of these cleaners are safe for glass and ceramic cooktop surfaces.
Aluminum or aluminum clad, copper or copper clad, aluminum foil, glass/ceramic and some stainless steel products (because these will not attract and hold a magnet) cannot be used.
Disinfectant wipes are generally not recommended for glass-top induction stoves, as the chemicals in them may leave a residue or streak the glass. Stick to cleaners made for this specific type of cooktop surface. Once cleaned, use a dry cloth to buff the surface to a shine.
Suitable cleaners for induction cooktops are dish soap, a baking soda and vinegar mixture , or a specialized cooktop cleaner, like affresh® cooktop cleaner*. To properly care for your appliance, it's important to use nonabrasive cleaners and tools that keep it free from grime.
No, it is not recommended for anyone to use Windex on their induction cooktop. Windex contains chemicals that may not be suitable for the glass surface of your stove and might cause damage.
Tips for keeping your induction hob clean
Avoid dragging pans over the surface to minimise marks. Avoid food sticking to the induction hob by cleaning down after each use. Use hot soapy water and a cloth after cooking to avoid having to deep clean. White vinegar can be applied for extra sheen and sparkle.
Our cooktop cleaner easily restores glossy induction surfaces, and does double duty on other tough cleaning problems from sinks to cookware to countertops. Bar Keepers Friend even removes food buildup and knife marks from porcelain, ceramic, glass dishes, and serving ware.
Uneven Surface: Cooktops, especially induction cooktops, need to be perfectly level to operate efficiently. If your cooktop isn't fully level, it can rock your pots and pans around, causing the glass to chip.
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Induction, Williams told me, does not allow for “the same style of cooking; those pan flipping-shaking techniques you use on gas could crack your top.” Without an open flame, you can't char peppers or tortillas the way that some chefs, and even home cooks, do using a gas burner.
In addition to the seemingly obvious uses for a Magic Eraser (like scrubbing soap scum out of showers and sinks, cleaning scuff marks from walls, and wiping burned-on spills from an induction cooktop) there are dozens of other situations in which a Magic Eraser is truly a secret weapon.
To avoid damaging your stovetop, always use a non-abrasive cloth and gentle cleaner. Dawn® dish soap makes cleaning stovetop surfaces So Dawn Easy - whether it's glass, ceramic, enamel, or stainless steel. The unique formula quickly breaks down grease particles while staying gentle enough to not cause any damage.
Always follow the label instructions on all cleaning products, and do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia. These products could damage your cooktop. For electric induction range tops, follow our how to clean an induction cooktop guide for easy-to-follow steps.
Boil dry protection prevents damage to your cookware by shutting off the induction hob if it detects that a pan has boiled dry.
To remove burn marks, make a baking soda paste with water. Then apply it on the burn marks and let it sit for a few minutes to loosen the residue. Gently scrub the induction cooktop with a soft cloth. If your glass cooktop has stubborn burn marks, carefully use a razor blade or scraper at a low angle.
Soap, water, a soft cloth or sponge and affresh® Cooktop Cleaners are all safe to use on your induction cooktop. In some cases, you could also apply a baking soda and vinegar mixture to burnt-on residues before using a cooktop scraper to gently lift them away.
But don't worry, Bar Keepers Friend is perfect for cleaning up those spill-overs, mess-up and drips on cooktops. For most cooktops we recommend the Cooktop Cleaner as it is specifically formulated for use on induction cooktops, cookware and other glass or ceramic surfaces.
The pan will have got very hot and this heat will have transferred to the glass, causing the clouding. It could be a permanent clouding or, it could be some condensation. (Impossible to tell without seeing it). The chances are, it's permanent and caused by excessive heat.
All-purpose cleaners and glass cleaners that contain ammonia can leave streaks or clouding on glass induction stovetops, so it's best to skip them in favor of dish soap or distilled white vinegar, which cuts through grease and other buildup without leaving streaks or causing cloudiness.