How do you clean your black stove tops?

[Mellie2162]

I have a flat top and I can never seem to get the stuff around the edges of the burner off. Ive tried scraping it and cannot get it off.

 

[flakypuff]

I use a new razor to scrap the burned on stuff. Then I use a magic eraser and wipe it all done after

 

[branv]

I have a black gas stovetop (i.e. not glass), and I've gone from hades and back trying to get that sucker clean -- mainly the burner pans and grates. Tried ammonia, vinegar, magic eraser, anything from borderline corrosive to all natural, soaking all night, yadda yadda. I also found that Barkeepers Friend (the liquid version) finally made a dent. I am a little cautious about what it will do to the finish over metal, so I make sure to use a damp sponge to rub it in.

 

[brytorlyn]

Me too..Magic eraser! I find those work great for the ceran top stove.

 

[T. Lynn]

I tried this too, but with much different results. It left little scratch patterns in the surface. What am I doing wrong?

Do you make sure you have some water on your rag or scrubber? I keep my black scrub square (from Phaltzcraft) wet when scrubbing and then I use a circular motion. Never had a problem with it scratching. It actually removed every single mark that was there.

I then use a wet paper towel to remove product and a microfiber towel to dry. Shines up so nicely and looks brand new. I use to buy the white liquid from Sears but hated it. I will never switch now. The Bar Keepers Friends was really cheap too. I think around $2.50 for a big container.

 

[mrsstats]

I am looking to buy a new gas stove and the grates are my concern. They start off looking nice & shiny black but everyone complains that after cooking on them they look old. Any way to avoid that other than not cooking?

 

[jenr812]

Thanks for the tips - mine never gets quite clean.

 

[cbrfan]

I use Swiffer dusters. I'm a really lousy cook!