Miele Induction Cooktop Cleaning

9 years ago

Anything besides the Weiman daily cleaner or the Weiman polishes and Miele polishes? Looking for a quicker spray and wipe type thing. Is there non-ammonia glass cleaner around? Thanks.

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plllog

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

The reason I said scratch is that there are some dish liquids with abrasives in them. I've never heard of invisible coatings--but you do have to rinse! Otherwise, you would be leaving a layer of soap. I still don't see how soap or even brightly colored detergent could mess with the color of the surface. The ceramic-glass is supposed to be impermeable. Unless the markings are on the surface and that's what is being discolored? Very weird.

Vinegar cleans glass without ammonia. You can get a two gallon jug of white washing vinegar for a couple bucks. Jwvideo's recipe sounds good too, though I don't like cleaning with fresh lemon juice if the surface won't be rinsed. I've done a bunch of searches and can't find any reports of dish liquid discoloring cooktops. Rather, trying to find them I found many many recommendations to use dish liquid.

The best way to get rid of residues and water marks is to use a ribbed microfiber cleaning cloth to dry and polish.

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plllog
9 years ago
You don't need a "cleaner". A little mild dishsoap if there are food spills with bacteria, or some alcohol such as many people use on their counters would be a good spray and wipe. Consider what you're cleaning. If it's "dirty" use hot water and soap. Otherwise, a quick wipe is all you need. A ribbed microfiber cleaning cloth to wipe dry so there won't be smears.
aamassther
9 years ago
Most of the time I just need a damp microfibre. If it's wrung out well for last swipe, I don't get any streaks when the cooktop dries.
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sherri1058
9 years ago
I'm not sure there is anything "faster" than the ceramic cleaner. My user manual gives me a long list of what not to use including a full paragraph on the evils of dish detergent. Almost makes me afraid to clean the cooktop (at least until the warranty period expires!) Generally I just use a damp sponge to clean, and a microfiber cloth to shine. Once a week or so I use the cleaner.
plllog
9 years ago
Hm...yes, I can see that dish detergent could scratch or something. When I said dishsoap, I meant something clear and gentle like 7th Generation.
lisadlu16
9 years ago
I don't see how dish detergent could scratch at all. Are we talking dish soap like Dawn liquid? I use that and the Weimans polish when needed.
sherri1058
9 years ago
I think it's crazy sounding, but this is what my manual says:
"Using dishwashing liquid to clean the cooktop will not remove all soiling and residues. It forms an invisible coating which will cause permanent discolouration of the ceramic surface. Clean the cooktop regularly using a special glass ceramic cleaner."
Cavimum
9 years ago
Our Thermadore induction cooktop, which is used daily, cleans up nicely with Green Works glass & surface cleaner and a cotton dishrag.
User
9 years ago
We use a spray bottle of water and a microfiber towel. Works fine.
jwvideo
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
>>>" Is there non-ammonia glass cleaner around?"<<<

Our rural town's grocery store stocks Windex Crystal Rain.

For other commercial products, try googling/asking/binging/whatevering "non-ammonia glass cleaner."

Or, make your own spray: 2 c. water, 3 tbsp. isopropyl alcohol (aka rubbing alcohol), 3 tbsp. plain white vinegar, and a little lemon juice to make it smell better.

+1 on using a microfiber towel.