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Scotch-Brite Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner

The Bottom Line
The Scotch Brite Cooktop Cleaner was easier to use than the liquid cleaner previously used to clean the cooktop. It buffs and cleans in one operation, leaving the stove top clean, smooth and shiny. A good cooktop cleaning tool and preferred over some other liquid alternatives.
Pros

• Easy and quick cleaning
• No mess
• Leaves cook top clean, smooth and shiny
• Preferred over usual liquid cleaner

• Replacement pads required for the handle

Description

• Scotch-Brite™Cook Top Cleaner is specially formulated to clean glass and ceramic cook tops
• Starter Kit comes with ergonomically designed handle and package of 6 pads
• Pads are pre-moistened, disposable
• Cleans and polishes, removes stuck-on food and cuts through grease
• Soft, scratch-free pads
• Quick cleaning tool
• Starter Kit ARP $6.99

The Scotch-Brite Cook Top Cleaner handle can also be used with the Scotch-Brite Stainless Steel Cleaning pads

Available at merchandise and grocery stores

Guide Review - Scotch-Brite Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
The Scotch-Brite Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner was tested on a Ceran cook top. The ceramic cooktop cleaner was easy to use, cleaned and polished in one operation and removed most stains and food residue. Even the chrome knobs and control panel came out shiny and clean, with no rinsing or wiping required. One pad was sufficient to clean the stove top.
Definitely would prefer this cooktop cleaner to the liquid previously used. It does a better cleaning and buffing with less effort and mess.
Update May 2010
After experimenting with several glass and ceramic cooktop cleaners, I find this one does work well, seems to apply more polish, but requires more scrubbing to remove dried food residue, than some other glass cooktop cleaners.

Cleaning Tough Stains on a Glass Cooktop

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Glass top stoves are far easier to clean than your typical range with all those nooks and crannies. However, when cleaning glass cooktops, you will still need to worry about how to clean up streaks and how to clean stains. Sugar syrup, water rings, melted plastic, caked on stains, baked on stains and copper stains on glass stove tops can be a hassle. But before you give up on cleaning tough stains, try some of these tips.
The best way to prevent persistent stains on a glass cooktop is to clean it regularly. Regular cleaning of a glass or ceramic stove is pretty basic. Simply turn off the glass top stove and wait for it to cool. Then, using a clean dishtowel and a little bit of water and mild dish detergent, wipe down the entire stove. The key is to use a clean dishtowel, as the dirty dish towel you use to wipe your pots and pans will leave residue. You'll also want to make sure to take off your diamond ring or turn it outwards to avoid scratching your cooktop.

Cleaning

Another method is to use a mixture of baking soda and warm water. For very persistent stains, spray your cooktop with white distilled vinegar and then sprinkle a sponge with baking soda. Scrub away, rinse and dry. This is an excellent way to remove grease.
If you get a copper stain on your cooktop, apply a little bit of Bar Keepers Friend and scrub it with a plastic scrubber. It's very important to not use something like steel wool, as this can scratch the surface.
If you get an aluminum stain from a piece of foil left on your stovetop, soak two paper towels in a mixture of 1 part bleach and 1 part water. Let the paper towels sit on top of the aluminum stain for an hour. Wipe clean and reapply a cleaning conditioner.
For spills on hot elements, wipe them up immediately before they get caked on. Wait until the burner cools a bit so you don't burn yourself then promptly wipe it up.
For caked on stains, use a single sided razor blade. Keep the flat side in contact with the glass cooktop to avoid scratching it. You should only be scraping away the stain. Wedge it beneath as if you were trying to flip a very stuck pancake.
The best way, of course, is to use the commercial cleaner that comes with your stove. All glass cook tops are a little bit different. You can find the best glass and ceramic oven cleaner for your model by referring to the manual. Stock up! You'll need it for as long as you have a glass stove top.
For mineral deposits (white streaks and splotches), use the commercial cleaner. You will usually get these deposits because your water is very hard. You may be able to avoid this by using distilled water when mixing the abovementioned cleaning solutions. But the commercial cleaner will likely work best.
Cleaning Tough Stains on a Glass Cooktop
Gretta Wallace is a homemaker and proud owner of a glass cooktop. She maintains a blog of quick, easy, effective and green cleaning tips called The Cleaning Frenzy Blog where she also discusses how to clean a glass cooktop .

Clean Gas Burners

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Many people tout the benefits of using gas burners as a cooking tool. Gas burners do a great job, when those tiny little holes that the flames are supposed to come out of aren't clogged. A clogged gas burner will give off a weak flame, or in some cases, no flame at all. Find out how to keep your gas burner clean and operational.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 15-20 minutes
Here's How:

1. Read the Manufacturer's Care Information.

Knowing what kind of care is best for your appliance will go a long way in protecting your investment. A manual will help you know which areas are safe to remove for cleaning, making your job a much easier one.

Unclog the Burner. Using a straight pin or an opened paper clip, carefully unclog each small port of the gas burner. If you have an older cook top with a standing pilot light, you'll need to shut off the gas valve before you begin.

Exercise Caution. Don't try to dig around too deeply in the port holes. We're just trying to unclog them. Never use a toothpick because of the risk of breaking off a piece that will further clog the gas burner.

Remove Parts to Soak. Remove all the parts of the burner and cooktop that can be removed. Soak them using a sink of hot water with dish soap while you clean the rest of the burner surfaces. For tough greasy buildup, use a paste of 1 part water and 1 part baking soda. Gently scrub the removable parts of your gas burner. Rinse thoroughly.

Wipe with a Damp Cloth To keep water from entering the gas burner, use a cloth that is damp without being wet.

Relight the Pilot Light Shine up any spots that need it on the burners. Following the manufacturer's instructions, relight the pilot light. Wash and dry the remaining parts and replace them.
What You Need:

• Straight pin or paper clip
• Dish soap
• Baking soda
• Water
• Cleaning cloths

This review is from: Whink Glass/Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner, 10-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)
Okay, I wanted a gas stove. My remodeler pushed and pushed and pushed for me to try the flat glass cook top. I gave in. Despite my best efforts, in the month I'd had the appliance the cook top had acquired burned on spills that I could not get off. I had seriously considered chucking it.
Today I used this product for the first time. I spread a thin coat all over the surface with a bit more on the cooked on places. Five minutes later I tackled it with a paper towel. A paper towel! With MINIMAL effort the crusty, burned on places came right off. The entire black cook top is now shiny and reflective. I also learned I needed WAAAY less than I used. This is a frugal product. That's a good thing.
I heartily recommend this product. It is a miracle product, if there is such a thing. Glad this came with 6 bottles, because every TV show or product I like seems to fade away into obscurity. PLEASE keep carrying this at such a wonderful price!
Update: I laid my plastic sponge on top of the cook top thinking it had cooled. It melted on. This stuff took it right off because of this product's protective coating. This is the best cleaner for your cook top. The best. Period.
To the person who left a review about this leaving a film: Yes, it does, a thin film that protects your cook top from the rigors of spills and burns. It is invisible. Work the product with one cloth, then wipe and buff it with another. Then be thankful this product exists!