{"id":27414,"date":"2026-05-20T14:12:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T19:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/?p=27414"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T19:12:47","slug":"no-need-to-use-more-cleaner-or-scrub-harder-a-simple-trick-using-paper-towels-to-keep-your-glass-ceramic-cooktop-free-of-marks-and-scratches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/no-need-to-use-more-cleaner-or-scrub-harder-a-simple-trick-using-paper-towels-to-keep-your-glass-ceramic-cooktop-free-of-marks-and-scratches-27414\/","title":{"rendered":"No need to use more cleaner or scrub harder: a simple trick using paper towels to keep your glass-ceramic cooktop free of marks and scratches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A glass-ceramic cooktop can make a kitchen look clean, modern, and almost untouched. Then dinner happens. One splash of oil, one damp cloth, and suddenly the surface that looked polished a few minutes ago is covered in cloudy streaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why a very simple cleaning habit is getting attention. According to cleaning professionals cited in the source material, the final pass with a dry paper towel can help remove the marks left by a cloth and bring back that smooth shine many people expect from a freshly cleaned stovetop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The streak problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The issue is not always dirt. Many times, the cooktop has already been cleaned, but the surface still looks dull because moisture, grease, or leftover cleaner has been dragged across the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anyone who has wiped a stovetop right before guests arrive knows the feeling. You step back, the kitchen light hits the surface, and there they are again. Streaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning experts say one common mistake is using a cloth that is too wet. Another is failing to dry the surface properly after removing the grime, especially on glossy glass-ceramic cooktops where every mark is easy to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why paper towels help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The trick is not complicated. After cleaning the cooktop with a suitable product or a mild mixture such as water and vinegar, the final step is to use a dry paper towel<\/a> with gentle movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That last pass absorbs leftover moisture and helps lift the faint film that often remains after wiping. Whirlpool\u2019s official ceramic glass cooktop guidance also recommends polishing with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel as the final step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KitchenAid gives similar advice for glass stovetops, recommending a clean, dry cloth or paper towel to gently polish the entire cooktop surface. In practical terms, that means the shine often comes from the drying stage, not from adding more cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cleaner finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is another reason this small step matters. Reusable cloths can hold onto grease, detergent, and tiny fibers, even after washing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That does not mean cloths are bad. They are useful for lifting spills and loosening grime. But for the final polish, a fresh sheet of paper towel may leave fewer traces behind, especially if the cloth you used earlier is still damp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GE Appliances<\/a> also says a dry cloth or paper towel can be used to remove all cleaning residue from a glass cooktop. The company warns that the cooktop should not be heated until the cleaner has been removed, which is a detail many rushed home cooks overlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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