How to Clean Induction Cooktop with Baking Soda?

The induction cooktop is an electric stove that heats up food using magnetic energy. This new technology has been around for over 50 years, but it has recently become more popular due to its low-energy usage and fast heating rate. Induction cooking uses less electricity than other types of stoves because the heat source itself does not generate any flames or burners; instead, magnets transfer energy into the pan directly.

As the top of an induction cooker is made up primarily out glass, they are more prone to minor dirt and stains. Induction cooktops are a lot easier to clean than conventional stoves because they have glass surface and any spills won’t get heated either. However, the trouble is when people try to clean an induction cooktop like they clean a conventional stainless-steel stove. That’s when you get scratched surface all over which ultimately results in dimming the shine of the product.

Cleaning induction stove is not a complicated task however, if you still feel you don’t want to do mess it up, here are some tips that would be pretty helpful.

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Tips Before Cleaning Induction Cooktop

Turn the stovetop off before you start your “Project Clean up”. We understand that these induction stovetops are safe but as we know that a sense of safety pushes us towards unsafe behaviors so we shouldn’t even take risk at all. A compatible wrist watch, a ring or bracelet may cause harm so turning off the induction cooktop the best practice. Why take risk anyway?

Make sure you let the induction plate cool down a bit before cleaning.
Don’t use chemicals to clean cooktops, these cleaning chemicals can be hazardous if inhaled while hot.

Make sure to wipe clean the bottom of induction cookware before placing them onto the cooktop. Avoid overfilling the pots in order to avoid spillage on the cooktop surface.

Must have Cleaning Equipment

No matter which stovetop you are using, always keep the following item in cleaning weaponry as you will need any of the item anytime.

Nonabrasive sponge

Microfiber cleaning cloth
9 Elements All Purpose Cleaner Vinegar for cleaning in a spray bottle.
Plastic Razor Scrapper

Or you may check out this amazing Stovetop Cleaning Kit by Weiman to make cleanup effortless and more fun.

Regular Cleanup Tips

One doesn’t need to wait for dirt and food leftover pile up on the stovetop in order to clean. To keep your cooktop nice and shiny, always perform a quick clean after every use. It hardly takes a few minutes!

Use paper towel or soft sponge to wipe clean any food residue or spillover from the surface of the cooktop once the induction plate is cooled down. You can also use a small amount of cleaner cream or liquid cleaner and use a damp cloth, paper towel or microfiber cloth (mentioned above) to wipe it clean.

Cleaning a Messy Induction Cooktop

In case you haven’t been able to clean your induction cooktop, if it’s just stains, spray the cooktop surface with vinegar and rub the area with paper towel to wipe clean. Once stains are gone, use microfiber cloth to wipe it clean.

If you have hard-to-remove stains on your induction stove, try scrubbing them gently with a damp cloth and then scraping at an angle of 45 degree. Make sure, you are using a scraper that is particularly designed for glass and ceramic surface. Use the scraper without putting much pressure as we don’t want you to scratch the stovetop surface.

For hard stains and smudges, use a dampened cloth in vinegar and rub the surface to clean. Once stains are gone, follow by wiping the surface with a paper towel to remove any leftover of the liquid.

Also, you can use specialized cooktop cleaning creams. Use the toothbrush or paper towel to rub the cream on the cooktop surface. Use a dry microfiber cloth to remove all the excess. Specialized cleaning creams and liquids make your cooktop surface shiny as new. Use nonabrasive and chlorine free cleaners to avoid any scratches and corrosion on the cooktop.

Cleaning Induction Cooktop with Toothpaste

One of the easiest and home techniques to clean the induction cooktop surface is the use of paste. Spread the toothpaste on the stains using scotch brite and keep rubbing it until the stains are gone. Use paper towel or microfiber cloth to wipe the surface clean.

Cleaning with baking soda

Another easy way to clean the induction cooktop is to use hot soapy water, baking soda and microfiber cloth or paper towels. The Clean Induction Cooktop and Countertop Convection Oven with Baking Soda can remove dirt from hard-to-reach places, kill germs (including bacteria), thicken sauces–and even help lower cholesterol!

First of all, sprinkle baking soda all over the cooktop surface. Take a few microfiber cloths, dip them into the soapy water, squeeze the excess water and place the cloth over the baking soda. Keep it covered for at least 15 minutes.

After 15-20 minutes, rub the baking soda once and wipe it clean with paper towel. The induction cooktop will look just like a new born baby!

Final Thoughts

Cleaning the induction cooktop regularly will save you from the trouble of using time consuming cleaning hacks on your cooktop. A wet microfiber cloth in warm soapy water will work just fine as long as you wipe it clean every time you cook. Do not let the stuck food just sit there for days before you start cleaning it. What is your favorite method to clean induction cooktop? Let us know your opinion in the comment section down below!

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