Hi folks. We get lots of questions about how to clean your glass cooktop without expensive chemicals that are harsh on the environment and the ol’ pocketbook. So, we’ve been doing our best to come up with a natural cleaner for glass cooktops and ceramic stoves. Our solution for a natural glass cooktop cleaner is actually a combination of green household cleaning alternatives:

• Homemade Degreaser
• All Natural Glass Cleaner
• Good Ol’ Fashioned Elbow Grease

That’s right, the last one there will probably get you the most mileage. We know how frustrating it can be to have little white splotches on your glass cooktop burners – but the best way to nix them is to really work at them. Here’s the method we suggest:

Begin with some hot soapy water and a CLEAN rag. Wipe down as much as you can right away. Life will be much easier on you if you can knock out stains before they harden, dry or get burnt-on.

Afterwards, you’ll want to cut the grease. Our natural grease cutter for glass cooktops – white distilled vinegar (drink!). Use about a capful of white distilled vinegar to work into grease stains either by soaking a rag first or pouring it directly on. Then, get out the baking soda. Sprinkle some baking soda on after letting the vinegar work its way in for about 5 minutes. Hello, foam! Now, scrub, scrub, scrub with a plastic scraper or cleaning pad
or a sponge.

Now, to give it some shine, just spray it with some window cleaner. You can use Windex, if you want, but as long as we are being green and natural, try this:

• Two cups of water
• One-fourth cup of white vinegar
• Five to ten drops of essential oils
• Half a teaspoon of liquid castile soap

That’s a pretty good natural glass cleaner that doesn’t leave very many streaks. If you’re looking for a commercial product that is greener, try Begley’s Best Glass Cleaner. I know, I know it looks generic and kinda cheesy but it works.

For really tough, cake don stains, I’d say use a straight, one sided razor blade. Hold it at a 45 degree angle and scrape away. It may take awhile, but it’ll do the trick.

Photo by Kai Hendry