GLASS STOVETOP CLEANER

Water stains and burned-on food can make your glass stovetop unsightly. Use this easy recipe that combines Castile soap and orange essential oil to get your stovetop sparkling clean without harsh abrasives.

YIELD: 2 cups, or 1 application of Glass Stovetop Cleaner

2 cups hot water

2 tablespoons liquid Castile soap

1 cup baking soda

10 drops orange essential oil

TO MAKE: Combine hot water and soap in a bowl. Mix well. Then combine baking soda and orange essential oil in another bowl. Mix well.

TO USE: Sprinkle baking-soda mixture over entire stovetop. Dip a large dishtowel into the soapy water. Squeeze out a small amount of the water, leaving the towel mostly wet. Place towel over baking-soda mixture on stovetop. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then use dishtowel to scrub the stovetop clean. Use fresh water to clean to a shine.