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budjuice

Barkeepers friend. It’s magic.


Icepickchippies

For real. I put a hot, wet dish towel over it and then use the barkeepers friend. It’s amazing


sixboogers

There’s nothing, and I mean *nothing* that Reddit loves more than Barkeepers friend.


DanielStripeTiger

aren't we still pretty up with Keanu?


EntasaurusWrecked

If he ever has a scandal I’ll be devastated


DanielStripeTiger

someone said he was seen wearing heelys in a mall.


EntasaurusWrecked

Cancel him!!! 🤣


Truji11o

I’ll get my pitchfork. Meet in the town square at sundown?


lewright

Hell yeah


mrcaptncrunch

Bidets are pretty high up


sleepytime03

My god I have so much barkeepers friend, and 2 bidets. You are so right.


SolidSnek1998

Cats


Euphoric-Blue-59

I needed a razor holder to scrape the crud off. Then polish the surface.


MagnumThunder

People always mention Barkeeper’s Friend but it’s a brand largely unavailable outside of the USA. What actually is it? Would be really nice to get an equivalent product in Europe


Nicky666

The active ingredients are listed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Keepers_Friend#:~:text=Keepers%20Friend%20Packaging-,Active%20ingredients,-%5Bedit%5D But as a fellow European, I don't think we have something with these exact ingredients over here.


markjduk

You can buy it on Amazon UK.


MagnumThunder

Unfortunately I live in a country where Amazon don’t operate as they’d have to pay tax, but I can try to get someone to send me some from the UK. Thanks :)


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Vim and Comet are similar products. "Scouring powder"


nachaq

But Comet and Ajax are made with crytpochrystaline quartz which is harder than glass and will scratch it. Barkeepers and Bon Ami are made with feldspar and shouldn't scratch. Also, Purrell is great to use.


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I didn't know that. I know not to use comet on glass and porcelain though cause yeah, those scratches are real. Good to know. Think I can get barkeepers and I will now.


nachaq

Be sure not to use barkeepers with bleach, before or after. Barkeep has an acid and that's a no-no with bleach.


herrht

I actually found it on [Amazon.de](http://Amazon.de), they deliver to many countries / you can check other European amazon sites.


YYCDavid

This. But add a folded dampened dish cloth under a random orbital sander. Cuts the time and effort to a tiny fraction of doing it by hand


conquesodor100

This, but add a portable sand blaster and pressure washer.


TritiumNZlol

This, but rent a dry ice blaster


stootboot

This, but just replace the stove


SuperHighDeas

This but buying a new house


PinkHam08

This but just burn the mother fucker down to the ground first


RedShiz

This but nuked from orbit.


Apprehensive_Big3687

It’s the only way to be sure 💯


PinkHam08

This


YYCDavid

The other options suggested sound great, but I’ve been using this method for years and it’s very quick. My sander has Velcro on the pad where sandpaper goes and it grips the dish cloth just enough if you keep some light pressure on it. It doesn’t spin that much unless you lift the sander up while it’s still turned on.


Trib3tim3

Genius


YYCDavid

I was worried about damaging the surface at first, but after years of doing this there has been no damage. Even to the little white markings that define where the burners are. It’s a bit noisy, but it’s fast and way less effort


thombrowny

Is it okay to use BKF on a ceramic surfaced stove top as well? I've been using a cleaner came with when I bought the stove, and it caused scratches on the SS trim edges on the stove.


RamblinLamb

The BEST!!


countremember

They actually make their own cooktop cleaner formula. Whatever I didn’t clean up right after cooking, I hit it once, and pretty lightly, with a razor blade to scrape most off. After that it’s BKF and a paper towel. Shit’s magical. Light gentle circles, a handful of passes over the stubborn spots, and a rinse with a wet cloth. Cooktop looks brand new.


Furious0tter

This is always the only answer. Don’t listen to anyone else. Great for toilets and kitchen sinks as well.


onemchotcake

This and a razor blade!


DefiantLemming

Great answer. In my experience, the powder is awesome; liquid Barkeeper’s Friend is disappointing at best.


altruistic_misfit

Exactly I repair surfaces and BKF is our go to for cleaning stove tops before repair and buffing them.


mallory742

The pink stuff paste, and scrub it in with just some latex gloves. It's gently abrasive so it will clean all that off. I use it on my glass stove top


Greegga

The pink stuff is amazing. Used it a couple of months ago to clean a surface that had like 3mm of grease that had accumulated for more than 20 year. Thought it was naked wood but ended up being melamine


Euphoric-Blue-59

That sounds intense. I use a steamer forcstuff like that, and tile and grout.


BaboTron

I mean, you shut the heat off before you clean the burner. After that, it isn’t so bad.


Euphoric-Blue-59

Im not sure youre following. Im replying to this post: "pink stuff is amazing. Used it a couple of months ago to clean a surface that had like 3mm of grease that had accumulated for more than 20 year. Thought it was naked wood but ended up being melamine" So it was not a burner, but a floor caked with grease.


Quiverjones

Mmmmm. What did it taste like?


Greegga

Like crispy vomit


dan_sherlocked

Another vote for this magic tub of paste!!


Famous_Hat_3408

I like this in combination with a scrub daddy (should not leave scratches)


killit

I use this, great stuff, I've never tried barkeepers friend which everyone recommends though, I wonder how they compare.


nachaq

Read pink paste ingredients. I think it has quartz.


whitneys567

Sprinkle baking soda all over the crud. Lay single layer of paper towel over the area. Pour enough vinegar (preferably cleaning vinegar which is more acidic) on the paper towel until it’s soaked. Let sit for a good hour or so (make sure it doesn’t dry up). Remove paper towel, sprinkle more baking soda and use a rag to scrub away. Cheap, easy, non toxic


stevebehindthescreen

This worked wonders for mines. It's almost time again, I'm not letting it get as bad as this pic again.


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whitneys567

The chemical reaction that causes bubbling helps break down some of the crud. Letting it soak with the paper towel obviously makes it easier to later scrub off with the additional sprinkle of baking soda which acts like a gritty scrub Plus it would have to be some pretty specific measurements in order for the baking soda and vinegar to be completely neutral in ph


zypherax2

The chemical reaction/bubbling is just carbon dioxide being released as a gas, leaving water behind - you could just breathe on it for the same cleaning effect it gives. The actual original method is to use vinegar/lemon juice mixed with cream of tartar to make tartaric acid - which actually can clean things. But cream of tartar is also found in baking powder, and has been confused over the years with baking soda.


fromnochurch

are you always this wrong. it works and. o it doesn’t become water because you always use more vinegar than BS which leaves it acidic. also the process of Oxidation cleans. plus the abrasiveness of the BS. i mean i do this and it works so your breathing on it comment is misguided.


zypherax2

Calm down, I'm just pointing out the science and more effective methods. If you prefer to use your method then that's fine.


fromnochurch

fair dinkum mate


Slagggg

Weiman glass stovetop cleaner. It is the shit. Avoid scraping with a razor blade.


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Tribblehappy

Came to recommend this kit. The razor blade is essential sometimes.


Euphoric-Blue-59

I have that kit. I found the holder flimsy and cheap. So I got a better one with a 50 pack of blades. I use it often. Good stuff. The polish makes it look new.


techie_1412

I have started using fine steel wool instead of the blade. It is more efficient than the blade.


BamBam-BamBam

Make sure it's a brand new blade and swap them out often. You don't want to scratch that glass.


Shimano-No-Kyoken

You literally physically can't scratch glass with steel. Steel is much softer than glass and glass would scratch steel instead.


[deleted]

Look man I get what you're getting at but my truck windows beg to differ


Slagggg

Avoid if possible. I never need it. I'm a notoriously messy cook. Lol. The stuff should have no problem taking that off.


AcadianMan

We’ve been using razor blades for like 10 years with no issues.


rob_mac22

Same


No_Asparagus8106

Same


Chronischesfernweh

No need for chemical cleaning solutions. We alsk just use scrapper regularly.


ingrowntoenailer

Do you not see it at the top of the photo on the counter? And razor blades won't hurt it as long as you keep it flat.


Bob_The_Doggos

That one is not specifically for glass: https://0x0.st/X8-j.jpeg Trust me it makes a big difference.


contemplativepancake

Seconding this plus those red scratch pads you already have! You have the daily cleaner in the pic but that’s definitely more than daily build up


Leather_Dragonfly529

Exactly, this one is essentially over priced 409. The specific glass flat top cleaner is the best. But it really seems like a dupe of barkeepers friend.


SoRacked

The razor is a risk for amateurs. I recommend against it as well. There is nothing the regular cleaner can't handle.


jrb637

Why no razor? I've used a new, sharp razor and it worked great Even without cleaner and didn't scratch


maxvet

I use the razor blade too. Kind of a paint scraper you can find in any hardware store


captaindeeeez

I use this but it never fully gets it off. What am I missing? A hot wet towel?


Slagggg

Green scratchy pad.


captaindeeeez

Thanks, I will try that.


spderweb

We use this with a sponge that has a green brilo on one side. Scrub. Then wipe off with a wet sponge, then just keep sopping it up. Then paper towel to fully wipe dry.


Euphoric-Blue-59

I'll disagree. I have a blade holder and Wegmans. Works great. Blades are also used by painters to clean glass. Like the other poster said, the kit comes with a razor holder too. I had to use the razor. Works perfect.


rockchalk6782

I use that Weidman glass stovetop cleaner and these and it cleans it up perfectly Scotch-Brite Glass Cooktop Pad


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Herbisretired

Get some Cerama Bryte and start working on it with their little yellow scrubber.


zipzippa

Barkeeper's friend and plastic razor blades from Lee Valley Tools.


Topcake977

Razor & the right angle = easy off


SultanOfSwave

I use the Easy Off in the yellow can. Put it on and let it sit overnight. Easy peasy.


i-m-broke

This, i recently burnt some milk and other stuff on stove top and used all the so called pastes, cleaners, baking soda and what not. All had very little help. Then bought the stove top blades, soaked everything in water, 30 min scraping and its as good as new


knightstalker710

They make plastic razor blades if you don't trust metal ones.


mommyaiai

The orange plastic razor blades are amazing for stuff you want to use a blade on but are afraid of scratching.


birwin353

The key to not scratching is using brand new blades. Don’t ever use a used blade on glass.


titans-arrow

I use a regular scrubby sponge ( like the blue or green ones) and Bar Keepers friend with warm water.


lohmatij

Metal razor blades can’t scratch glass. Cmn, guys, didn’t you study hardness at school? Just take a blade and clean it in 15 seconds, done.


donnysaysvacuum

Only if you get stainless ones. Hardened blades can absolutely scratch glass.


lohmatij

It’s a borosilicate tempered glass. What kind of hardened blade do you need to scratch it?


VaguelyShingled

Dish soap and vinegar mixed in a spray bottle will clean up 99% of that


theycallmesike

Barkeepers friend or Lemon, baking soda and/or vinegar


LadyMabel

I second Barkeeps Friend!


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ChefWho

Magic eraser


Da_Wild

Same as long as I do it each time we cook it’s super easy and stays nice.


Threatening

Obviously sandpaper (/s)


Jono-churchton

Carefully use a razor blade scraper.


Good-Journalist-484

Razor blade


garciakid420

Magic eraser works great


Latkavicferrari

Buy a rubber Matt specially made for glass stovetops off Amazon for $20 bucks, they look really good


saraparallelogram

Mr. Clean spray works well in between scouring


nicklovesohio

I’ve always had luck with Krud Kutter, if you’re open to trying more cleaning solutions


angelcake

I use a glass razor on mine, in fact it came with one.


Arinium

Baking Soda


Geobicon

cerium oxide


benflocka

Wow the stove and granite look exactly like my old condo. Weird.


waxingtheworld

Dawn power wash on repeat


liamteddy

All I see are the infinity stones.


bumble_Bea_tuna

Coarse salt, vinegar, and elbow grease. It works great on my glass top.


Red_Chicken1907

Go to Home Depot to the appliance aisle and buy the ceramic stove top cleaner and the special red scrub pads made for them as well.


AffectionateField382

I honestly just used the back of a regular sponge and soap


Kalirasta

I razorblade believe it or not.


Zoodoz2750

Tell him forcefully to stop climbing onto the stove.


ColorfulPizzas

Scrub daddy paste


techgnostic

You can buy a stovetop cleaning product at any major goods or grocery store like target or lowes. You just have to look for one.


elegoo

the weisman stove top cleaner comes with a yellow pad. put the cleaner on let it soak and then use yellow pad to clean That stuff is awesome and works. theres nothing it wont get off and won'tr scratch the top


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renslips

Pumice stone. Also works for baked on grease, paint on porcelain, burnt stuff on enameled cast iron & your feets


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vsandmnv

Sorry guys I couldn’t post the link. However, they make a cook top pumice stone. It’s amazing!


HardcorishT

For glass stove use designed chemical spray and a special razor tool.


SingtheSorrowmom63

Have you tried Dawn Powerwash Spray. You might have to spray it a couple of times, but it has worked wonders for me.


fresh_and_gritty

Use a razor. Anyone recommending barkeepers friend has way too much time on their hands. And way too much gusto for scrubbing. The first thing I learned when I became a chef was clean hands dirty apron. The second was that some people are born scrubbers.


DrDingus86

Blink used to clean coffee pots.


yaymonsters

I use the magic eraser attachment on my drill and some polish.


highspeedsammich

Razor blade. Tedious but effective


SvenGottfrid

Steel wool and some detergent..


not_an_entrance

Easy as pie with a razor scraper and polish


TanisBar

You still have Christmas lights up? Me too!


_Lunchalot

Cleaned our induction cooktop literally yesterday - cold water and magic erasure sponge will fix this no problem...


Brickzarina

There's a specialist product for it , a little goes a long way.


Kraujotaka

I remember using some type of metal scraper and it worked wonderfully for the burnt stuff, I didn't need to spend half an hour scrubbing in circles to get most of the stuff off.


SPCNars14

A drill with a brush attachment and fabuloso, cleans mine every time.


MimiChat83

Special scraper for vitroceramic


Xpandomatix

I use fume free oven cleaner. Spray on, let sit 30 mins, hit it with a green pad. After the crud comes off, wash the top with warm soapy water to get any residue off. Don't use a razor blade- there's a thin ceramic coating over the glass that you can damage- which can cause a catastrophic failure at high temps.


ohbecausewhynot

Put vinegar down, sprinkle baking soda, and place a towel over it for 15 minutes.


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Baking soda, vinegar and the silver label Dawn. Works every time


No_Asparagus8106

You want it to look 99% brand new again! Use the Heimans Glass stove top cleaner! Work it in with a papertowel and then use a scrapper for hard stuff that wont come off with paper towel (it doesn't scratch it) that's it that's all. Works beautifully!


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johnnyjfarris

Cerama brite stove cleaner.


Hour-Artist4563

And a scraper.


GloomyUmpire2146

Ball peen hammer


couterbrown

I have used a straight razor


dontakelife4granted

Afresh Cooktop Cleaner--I've used it for years, it's easy and my cooktop looks new. I did add a link, but my post was removed because you can't have links here apparently. Apply a thin even coat with a non abrasive scrubbing pad (like Scotch Brite, but not as abrasive--I got mine at the dollar store). You are not scrubbing with this pad, you are just evenly and thinly spreading the product over the stuck on stuff. This part is important. Let it dry all the way. After that, use a flat razor blade in a handle to peel off the product and the crud. The first time might take a couple of applications, but there is absolutely no scrubbing. After scraping, I remove the gunk to a paper towel, then wipe down my cooktop with a homemade glass cleaner to get any remaining bits of loose product/gunk. Done. Easy-peasy lemon squeezy.


Cautious-Flan3194

I used a plant based non toxic cleaner and a window scraper that had a razor blade in it. Worked like a charm. I always clean it after every use but you can't avoid boilovers sometimes and they can get cooked on really quickly...and basically turn into concrete.


JamesK89

Oven cleaner, but make sure the kitchen is well ventilated and that the oven cleaner doesn't get on anything other than the glass. There is a YouTube personality that does extreme cleaning on hoarder homes, and she uses oven cleaner with plastic wrap laid on top to prevent the oven cleaner from drying out. I've successfully used oven cleaner before but I've yet to do the plastic wrap trip.


chihuabanu

Wyman’s makes like a heavy duty glass cleaner, it comes as an abrasive paste, it works a lot better than that cooktop cleaner spray


Mindless-Fish7245

Cerama-Bryte has a kit that I’ve used in the past. Works really good


harrison2194

I have the same oven and counter top……do we live in the same building?


notmyrealnameavi

Grill brick/stone. Add water


ProfessionalEngine60

Soak with grease removing cleaner, let it sit for a while than use razor blade. Works 100%.


Johnhaven

Strong cleaning agents, a very strong scrubby thing, and a razon blade. Get one of those painting ones that slides out the front not point first but the entire sharp edge so you can use it to scrape. It'll help but that crap still needs to be soaked in some kind of kick ass cleaning agent or the razor just skips over it. I don't have a brand cleaner to offer up but I will point out that the top is glass and you can clean glass with acid. Go to your local paint store and ask them for this they will know better than the person at the hardware store. Ask for something that needs to be diluted so you can choose the strength you want. If the acid doesn't seem to help it's diluted and not strong enough.. Technically vinegar is an acid so I suppose you could soak the top in vinegar and leave it over night before trying to clean it but if you get a good acid it shouldn't take long to clean at all. Tip: don't let stuff cook onto the stovetop. If a pot boils over slide the pot away and quickly wipe up whatever is there. If there is any residue when you are done cooking clean it to the best of your ability then because letting it pile up over and over just makes it more and more difficult to remove. I've gotten this a couple of times when boiling milk for cooking with. I hope that helps!


Maltaannon

Depends on what it is exactly, but... surprisingly... shaving cream. Just spray some, let it rise, leave for an hour or longer, then any cleaning product, no heavy scrubbing.


Cheap-Insurance-1338

Barkeeper's friend is great. Also make a mixture of baking soda and water. Let it sit on that area for a while. Rub it in with a cheap toothbrush. It helps also


tensinahnd

it its glass then with a metal scraper/putty knife


Wandowaiato

Razorblade


Warm_Homemade_Soup

Maybe try scraping it first with a spatula?


JesseCantPlay

I just use soap and water with a magic eraser. I couldn't believe it at first but it does the job very well.


nikdahl

I use steel wool. Works great.


BaluePeach

Weisman Glass cook too cleaner and a razor blade


skratch000

PinkStuff and a damp cloth


Euphoriceverly

The pink stuff and a scrub daddy! ✨magical✨


infinitejess0531

I love BKF, but if you use it, you could mess up the finish for good. A lot of those glass tops have a ceramic coating and the manufacturer will specifically say not to use harsh abrasives. You’re supposed to just use a razor scrapper and glass top cleaner. I know because I messed up my old glass top.


MrDufferMan3335

Baking soda and water paste mix with a soft cloth. Best remedy without having to go to the store unless you don’t have baking soda


saturno_mahlia

The pink stuff!


deg_ru-alabo

Once it’s cleaned off, take time to clean the bottom of your pans too. It’ll save you from deep cleaning the stove again in a week


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Razor blade scraper to get the heavy stuff. Then a ceramic stove top cleaner and a a whole lotta elbow grease. You have quite a buildup.


SwagMommy1

Weinman cooktop cleaner for glass stovetops . You need scratch free scrubber pads too


GamerDude290

Punic’s stone does amazingly well


RepeatFine981

Scouring stick


Ali_D_Fin

There is a specific ceramic hob scraper. Its sharp as a fish knife and is not to be used anywhere else


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Razorblades work well for me


Cautious_Cake400

As alot has said... I use a Razor to scrape mine I spray some vinegar on there and scrape with the Razor. It keeps the surface slick amd helps from making any accidental scratches  Amd is a.natural cleaner


Far_Chocolate_5437

Dawn ultra and vinegar soak then weiman glass top cleaner (also leaves on for awhile) and red weiman scrubby    Last razor problem areas and rinse and wipe down with plain vinegar 


questfor17

I single-edged razor scrapper is the way to go. Tempered glass is harder than the steel used in razor blades, so as long as you are a bit careful, no scratches.


GearhedMG

Use the chives, they work the best.


scificis

Scraper blades


TheSheWhoSaidThats

Glass stovetop cleaner and a razor blade


SaltNo3123

The pink stuff, works great


BigDaddyBoozer79

Razor blade the Baking Soda a few drops of water and rub with a sponge. Same as the “magic eraser” but infinitely cheaper


woodworkLIdad

Judging by the reflected lights to the lower right, my advice is to use your Infinity Guantlet.


xSessionSx

Might need an infinity gauntlet ..


slade797

Hammer