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I missed a step when I got my new Cafe range; the manual says...

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE...

Use ceramic cooktop cleaner and a non-scratch cleaning pad to clean the cooktop. Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicator light goes out before cleaning. A wet sponge or cloth on a hot surface can cause steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section for detailed instructions.

From reading online it seems that some people think this initial step will somehow protect the glass (somewhat?!) so that subsequent cleanings are much easier. I don't know, this is my first one.

Anyway, cleaning a black, glass cooktop sucks; it's a part time job just keeping it looking nice. I'll wipe it down nightly and do a once/week cleaning with vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice; that gets most of the jive off. Once/month I'll use the Weiman's on it and it looks pretty nice.

But, everyone I see cleaning something similar on YouTube, they seem to be doing a lot less work so I'm thinking about the initial step that I missed.

Pursuant to the original purpose, is there a way to seal it up now so it's easily cleanable later?

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Rohit Gupta
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Yes they can be a pain to clean. I don't think it matter's that you missed a step in not cleaning it the first time. However to keep it looking good you need to clean it every time if you have spills. Do not use the stove if it is not entirely clean as it will just make it harder to clean up later. And you need to use the Weiman's a lot more often - at least once a week if not more often. You don't need to use much and all you need is a paper towel and a little elbow grease. You may need multiple applications if you have stubborn burnt on stuff.

TLDR; Clean after ever use - don't ever let it get too dirty

DJ.
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For what it's worth, I often use baking soda to clean mine, with a bit of dish detergent added to make a paste. Baking soda is granular enough to work well, and soft enough not to scratch the glass. If things are burnt on it may take a lot of rubbing, and alternating with hot water, but it does the job and is cheaper than the stuff sold for the purpose.

A plastic (not metal!) scraping edge may help in the worst cases. Or fingernails. Again, the goal is that the tool be softer than the glass.

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Try making a paste using dishwashing powder,baking soda and lemon juice or a few drops of vinegar.apply onto a surface, leave for an hour or overnight clean with a wet sponge

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I think the other answers are way too moderate.

First, the initial clean is to get rid off industrial oil and dust that comes with manufacture and transport. If you have baked on this initial coating, then it will be hard to get it off.

Second, the solution is to clean it after every use. Nothing less is going to work. In addition, if you spill anything, stop, and clean it right away. There is no substitute for this.

Every time you have to do some harsh cleaning, you are scratching the surface of the glass, no matter how soft you think the process is. And after this it will be just a little harder to clean.

If this is to much work then get an induction top and put baking paper on the cooktop before putting pots on.

Rohit Gupta
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Since I asked this question, I saw a YouTube video where the guy used a clothing steamer on the surface of the stove; he scrubbed lightly with some gauze(or something?) over the flat edge of a wooden spoon.

Never would have thought of that but it did pretty well; loosened up some stuff but not everything.

The answer might be a series of things :-)

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I use granite polish powder ... cleans and shines

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