Fix scratches on stainless steel appliance

Cooktops are in many homes and are a preferred kitchen appliance to many home owners. The Cook in the kitchen can appreciate the stylish look of a sleek radiant smooth top Cooktop . Many invest top dollar to have stainless steel appliances including the following: Refrigerator, Dishwasher and Compactor. Moreover, having a sharp looking Cooktop addition only compliments the style and design of any high end kitchen. Maintainence and care of such an essential attractive appliance such as a cooktop is important.


Here is the best way to fix scratches on your Radiant Smooth top Cooktop:

Step 1 - Prepare your Cooktop by cleaning the surface*Make sure the surface is cooled* Use a damp rag first and sweep of crumbs and food stuff. Use your favorite cleaner and rinse completely. Careful not to get moisture around knobs or switches. Dry off surface.

Step 2 -- Work on the scratch area
Run the sharp edge of a razor over the scratch around 3x and this will aid in smoothing out any raised ruff edges. Apply gentle pressure to the cooktop scratch area.


Step 3 - Apply A Cooktop Cleaner
Use a few drops of cooktop cleaner to the scratch area. Use a sponge to rub in cleaner. Use circular motions to allow scratch to absorb product. Run the razor edge over scratch again making sure not to apply to much pressure.

Step 4 -- Clean Cooktop surface again and remove cleaning product
Rise off cleaner and dry with a dry paper towel. Inspect scratch to test results. Repeat step 3 until you have desired results.

Special Note* Their are many ceramic cleaning products to choose from and many claim to be the best on the market. Be sure to choose one that has good reviews and then test the results. Special attention must be given to all radiant smooth top cooktops. Be sure to use only cookware that is recommend by the manufacturer. And be sure to clean spills as soon the cooktop is cooled to keep the appliance looking well. Deep scratches or pits cannot be removed or buffed out and may lead to a cracked cooktop.