How to Remove Scratches from a Ceramic Cooker Hob - TESTED

Scratches on glass cooker tops are not uncommon. They make your cooker top look old and ugly.

I was cooking the other day. Food dribbled under the pan, heated up and burned into carbon (I was unaware this had happened).

I don’t like washing up, so I decided not to use a spoon. Instead I used a technique Chef’s call ‘Tossing’.

I tossed and shook my pan vigorously on the glass cooker top until I got weary and couldn’t toss anymore.

Once I had finished, I removed my pan and to my surprise there was a stupid amount of white scratches on the ceramic glass cooker top.

I rent, so I wasn’t worried about the cooker. I was worried about how I was going to cover this up so I get my full deposit back!

So in this video I test 6 ways to remove scratches from a glass ceramic stove cooker hob top and confirm which method is the best.

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[derekwalton]

They are NOT scratches, but aluminium marks from sliding the base of the pots on the ceramic and are purely on the surface. Simple to remove with metal polish ( Autosol) - A scratch is actual "scored" damage to the surface of the ceramic and cannot be rubbed out. Appliance service engineer of 52 years experience .

[Itsme-vofx]

Cerama Bryte, ceramic stovetop cleaner is what I use. It’s designed for stovetops. Just put on stovetop. Using a wet paper towel, spread around and rub. Carefully use a razor blade to remove caked on spills. Wipe clean and see the amazing difference. Being using it for 20 years. Available in Canada.

[karinakleijn]

I treated our cooker which was in really bad shape with the polish and drill as you showed.
The result was amazing, it is like new again. Thank you so much for sharing.

[mruygjl]

Wow, the car polish trick is great. Thanks for speaking clearly and deliberately. Plus, you're a cool guy!

[CasuallyObservant]

HELP IS HERE! There is something that is made expressly for this purpose. It is only $4.15 at Walmart. It is this: "Weiman Glass Cooktop Cleaner & Polish - 15 Ounce."
It is a special polish for these kind of cooktops. One came with my stove years ago and it works like a charm. My stove top still looks like new. Use it over the entire top before using the stove as it cleans and also puts up a protective barrier on the surface. Reapply every few months to keep it looking good.
Note 1: Do not use paper products like paper towels on the cooktop to clean as they can make microscopic scratches. Always use a soft sponge or cloth or vinyl scrubby.
Note 2: If you use a scraper like a razor blade to scrape off burnt-on food, always wet the surface with water or Windex before using the blade to prevent scratching the top.

[larrylenoff]

When I was a projectionist using carbon arc rods for the light source, we used Bon Ami to remove the debris from the mirrors. Dry first, then mixed with a little water to make a paste. Bon Ami will not scratch glass and will remove anything from the glass with enough rubbing. Even burned on sugar can be removed this way.

[judyarvy]

WHO ever pushed selling these stove tops DID NOT DO ANY RESEARCH ON ACUTALLY COOKING ON THESE STOVE TOPS - WARN OTHERS NOT TO GET THESE STOVE TOPS!!

[HulaShack]

Personally I think that ceramic stove tops will scratch no matter what you do. I have a KitchenAid pro series and it is a mess. I do not slide my pans around. I put it on the burner and lift it off when I am finished. Im not a chef so I am just boiling hard-boiled eggs, water for tea, etc. It's a hot mess. Then I bought a new cheap stove for a cottage and after one time boiling water for noodles, it is scratched and discolored. I am convinced they are just cheaply made and they will scratch and discolor no matter what you do. Funny how we have pyrex baking dishes that are not scratched at all after years of baking, scrubbing, clanging them around in the sink, etc. This video was good to show us that polishing does offer some hope.

[poppymontrose]

I use a very sharp blade to gently scrape off any burnt residue, then use Fairy liquid with a non-scratch scourer; Cif for any stubborn bits. To finish, I buff with a microfibre cloth.

[linostourikis]

My man worked and my wife is now happy and calm. No more screaming 😂😇

[Wardahera]

I watched this video 3 months ago but the awkward thumbs up still manages to make me and my husband like laugh 😂

[basedstarlordquill]

Fixing scratches is all about sanding down damages on the surface to either be even or polished, both work well on things like wood, plastics, or metal. However to be honest it's never going to work well on glass or ceramic surfaces since both molecular structures are not the kinds of things you can easily sand down to make an even surface or polish it. If u have minor scratching the final method is worth it but if u have major damage just leave it alone and be careful with your stove.

[JeEhaO]

I am a cleaner and we pretty much do the same for floors once a year at work, we scrub the surface layer down a tiny bit and polish the floor to look like brand new. Deeper scratches will never go away with some easy fix or whatever, you can make it cleaner to hide the scratch a little bit but the scratch is still there. Very deep scratches need to be repaired.

[gloriakoch]

1st method: you mix the baking soda with water in a paper cup, making a thick liquid similar to Elmer’s glue. Pour the thick liquid onto the stove burners. Scrap stove top with a racer blade. Scrap in one direction so as not to scratch stove top.

2nd method: .use liquid purchased for stove top.

3rd: use aluminum foil

4th: baking Sodexo and vinegar

5th: use glass stove top cleaner with electric polisher buffer in your drill Di several times until scratches are removed.

My method: use a glass stove top liquid cleaner purchased at the grocery store or wherever appliances are sold (call to see if they have it) and a razor.

[janetroberts]

Chrome polish is good for cleaning things like light switch covers, plug socket covers as it removes/hides scratches.

[johnanderson]

Try baking soda and vinegar; that will clean good; I still haven’t found a good method to remove scratches. Always clean after use. You can use various cleaners to prevent buildup. If you brew your tea, make a tea with used bags and it will remove the acid and a lot of grease. Scratches are like cuts in the glass; that’s what makes them so difficult to remove. I think you would have to buff down past the scratch and I think that is difficult. Norwex makes a cleaner; it’s called cleaning paste and it’s good for removing a lot of stains, oils, and some of the white marks. Biggest issue is to clean right after burners cool down; don’t let things build up on burners. As far as scratches go just be careful to place cookware directly on burner and remove without any scraping motion. Glass tops aren’t made to handle moving cookware on the glass surface. Be sure to hold handles when stirring to prevent movement. There’s nothing I’ve found to remove scratches; it’s just like windshields; very hard to get scratches out because scratches are cuts and have removed part of the surface which can’t be restored to my knowledge. If anyone finds a method please post. I think manufacturers need to study this issue and come up with better stovetop surfaces as the glass tops are difficult to keep in good shape over time. Also it’s hard to remove grease from surfaces even with the best of cleaners; they still tend to streak. There has to be a better way to build stove tops that can stand up over time and retain good surface looks; glass ain’t it.

[lancelotdufrane]

I have become so irritated by the constant cleaning of this cook top. I love cooking. I hate this stovetop.. I appreciate what you sharing. I’ll never do this.

[hatmanphilly]

For baked oven residue that refuses to budge I use a blade from a Stanley knife and gently remove the carbon food stains. Hold it at an angle so it is pretty flat against the surface and it removes the baked on remains. Polish off with some cif cleaner…job done.

[rickeykeeton]

I always use either baking soda paste or Bartender’s Friend and gently taking my time, scrape with a razor.
If it is just cooked on grease like it usually is, I can make them look new.
I recently had a lady come by that had either bought a stove or some kind of appliance from me sometime in the past stop by and ask me how I got them so clean as she knew I had good luck cleaning stove tops.
I did not recognize her, but it made me feel good that she stopped and asked me.
Water seems to work about as good as vinegar for the baking soda paste to me. I just let it sit a good while longer than this video shows.

[joycej]

I use the Weiman cleaner and find it works better and faster than anything for me.