{
  "id": 10430718,
  "title": "How to get rid of the cloudy white film on your induction cooktop — without making it worse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/how-to-get-rid-of-the-cloudy-white-film-on-your-induction-cooktop",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:54:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/home/kitchen-dining/how-to-get-rid-of-the-cloudy-white-film-on-your-induction-cooktop-without-making-it-worse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Your once pristine induction cooktop now bears an unwelcome cloudy white film, despite your best cleaning efforts. This mysterious haze is not a permanent issue, nor does it require costly specialty products for removal. The culprit is likely baked-on residue caused by metal transfer, cooked-on food splatters, mineral deposits from hard water, or even leftover soap residues. To restore your cooktop's brilliance, avoid abrasive cleaning methods that can scratch the glass-ceramic surface. Instead, try a few simple household solutions. For minor haze, lay a damp towel soaked in white vinegar over the affected areas and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Wipe the surface with a damp microfiber cloth, and it should be as good as new. If the vinegar method proves insufficient, Bar Keepers Friend can be used cautiously. Apply a thin layer and gently buff the glass with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge for a couple of minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Finish with a regular kitchen cleaner for a streak-free shine. Your induction cooktop will once again shine as brightly as the day you purchased it.",
  "summary": "That cloudy white haze on your glass induction cooktop isn't permanent. Here's how to restore its showroom shine using household products.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}