How to Clean a Glass Cooktop (So It Stays Mark-Free)

Glass cooktops are beautiful for about a week — then the burnt-on rings, white marks and streaks arrive. The good news is that the rules are short and simple: never clean while hot, never use harsh abrasives, and use a dedicated cooktop cleaner-and-pad kit. This guide walks through the daily wipe and the weekly deep clean that keeps a smooth top looking respected.

Let the surface cool first

Cleaning a hot cooktop is how rings become permanent: heat bakes residue into the glass. Wait until the surface is cool, then clean. This single habit prevents most permanent marks.

Daily wipe

For light splashes, a damp microfiber after the surface cools handles most days. This is the maintenance step that matters — build-up never gets a chance to form.

Weekly deep clean with the right kit

For burnt-on residue, use a dedicated glass cooktop kit like the Weiman Glass Cooktop Cleaner Kit — the cleaner works with a purpose-made pad, then polishes the surface so marks and streaks lift away. Never use metal scouring pads, which scratch and permanently dull the glass.

Keep the pad clean

A dirty pad drags grit across the glass and can scratch it. Rinse the included pad between passes and replace it once it's worn.