What is the best method of getting burned food stains off of a ceramic stovetop?
Couple of options: Use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner ($19) – Readily Biodegradable Quickly and safely removes stains from glass ceramic cooktops. Can be used on ALL ceramic cooktops. From Maytag.com Porcelain Cooktops May etch or discolor when a spillover that is high in sugar or acid, such as tomato and milk based foods, occurs. These spills should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth. (Never wipe a hot porcelain surface with a wet cloth as cracking and chipping may result.) From eHow.com 1. Use a razor blade to carefully scrape at any food that is crusty or burned on to the cooktop. 2. Soak a sponge in vinegar and apply to the stain, leave overnight and re-treat if necessary. 3. Treat the spot with a regular steam cleaner if the vinegar is unable to remove the stain completely. 4. Use a cleaner that is specified for ceramic (such as Cerama-Bryte) to clear any residue. Dry with a soft cloth. 5. Treat the cooktop with a ceramic specified conditioner such as Cera-Fix to guard