ceramic cooktops

[klmno]

difficult child is making us something to eat. He laid down a loaf of bread on a hot ceramic cooktop. The plastic melted on the stove. Will this ruin my finish? Any suggestions how to get it off?

 

[hearts and roses]

I am not sure about plastic, but my easy child burnt scalding milk on mine and I just slowly and gradually got it off using the cooktop cleaner and a dobie pad, which is made of finely sewed together plastic - it's a scrubbie. You can't put too much pressure or you will scratch the top, but you can apply a little pressure and gently, over time, it comes off. It was so bad and she didn't tell me and it sat there cooking onto the top and I thought my cooktop was ruined forever.

Another *smarter* option than my idea is to call the manufacturer.

 

[gcvmom]

I'd call the manufacturer, too.

What about turning the heat back on low, just enough to soften the plastic so you can wipe it off with rag or paper towel?

 

[witzend]

Try nail polish remover in an inconspicuous spot.

 

[meowbunny]

Low heat, let the plastic soften, push up with a damp cloth and then gently remove with tweezers so you don't burn your fingers. Then, use a Magic Eraser to clean it (works better than the cream stuff you get and is safe for cooktops).

 

[klmno]

Thanks- these are great ideas!! I feel much better now!

 

[totoro]

I have a blunt metal scraper that I use for my electric cooktop. It scratches easily.
I scrape it all off first, this was the manufacturers suggestions. I do this with my granite, ceramic and almost any other surface now.
I then use one of those Clorox cleaning pads. Or softly use my scrubby pad.
I have also used vinegar and baking soda after scraping it with a soft towel.

 

[Josie]

My ceramic cooktop came with a straight edge razor to use. I use it along with the ceramic cooktop cleaner to gently scrape the burnt on food.

 

[LittleDudesMom]

Hope it came out. I would have suggested putting the eye on for just a minute and then turning if off and using a straight edge razor to get it off. I then would use Bon Ami (like comet but it doesn't scratch and it's what I use on mine) and a soft sponge.

Sharon

 

[goldenguru]

I use a razor blade thingie on mine. And it has scraped up some pretty stuck cooked on foods. But, to be safe I'd contact the manufacturer.