We have a typical, very popular ceramic cooktop stove. Dear wife made blackberry jam and it boiled over. The material stuck to the cooking surface is like concrete.
Any tips on removing this gunk? One would think a razor blade would work but I may have read that the cooktop could be damaged by a razor blade if one isn’t careful. We’ve purchased multiple “tough residue” cleaning products to no avail.
Hot water? Should dissolve the sugar.
The magic erasers are like magic and remove a lot from our cooktop with no problems. Warm/hot water should also help.
MADad - I heard the cleaner that’s made to clean tires (Meguair’s Hot Rims) gets off the hardest kitchen grease…
Thanks for al the cooktop-cleaning suggestions, but this stuff stopped being sugar many degrees (of temperature) ago!!
How about something like this paired with hot water ? These are like a step down from a razor but I have a few similar and they are tough.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZTMGVF/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_HWAYMHZP76QCCQZ49B26?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
We had a similar problem* and Googled for solutions, which were many. The one that worked for us was a heavy sprinkle of baking soda and a spray bottle of vinegar to produce that wonderful 3rd-grade-science-experiment fizz. Liberally douse and allow the fizz to subside, then wait another 15-20 minutes before using a plastic utensil with a flat edge to scrape off. Was very surprised how well this worked.
*Don’t ask, but somehow one of the burners turned itself on 
while a small rubber-backed throw rug was atop. No one noticed until there was smoke and an awful smell. What a melted mess. And don’t ask why there was a rug on top of the stove.
This product was recommended to me by the guys who service my Wolf appliances. I can’t remember needing the blade to clean my cooktop, but have used it many times on the ovens including the glass windows. This cleanser won’t begin to touch your current problem, but this is an example of a scraper blade that can be used safely. I keep the surface wet while using and am careful to stay at a safe angle so I don’t scratch the appliance. The cleanser is good for upkeep once you get this spill resolved. I also use Bar Keepers Friend when I need a little more scrubbing ability.
https://www.amazon.com/Cerama-Bryte-Best-Value-Burnt/dp/B0076ANLYY/ref=asc_df_B0076ANLYY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309748512677&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11406229911731620385&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012100&hvtargid=pla-568836039000&psc=1
I have a flat top too and I would try boiling water first. Then I would scrape with the back of a spatula (turn the spatula over). I have a thin metal one that is great for scraping off stuck on stuff. Have had this stove and spatula for at least 12 years and this is my go to method, plus a little soapy water. Helps that our stove is black, but it’s been a great way to clean it. I don’t use any special products, but they do make some specifically like the Cerama Bryte.
This kit came with my new Bosch electric cooktop/ oven.
Haven’t used the scrapper yet.
I got some really old baked on crud off my stove top with liquid bar keepers friend.
Random question:
How to get musty smell out of wicker furniture?
Long story but a piece I want to keep (sort of like a larger nightstand) was stored in a closed up musty area for most of Covid. It is not really dirty, no mold - it’s in great physical shape - but musty smelling! I squirted it with the hose today and had it outside drying out - but then it started raining.
It has a drawer and I put one of the charcoal beanbags in that but it won’t help with the rest of the piece. Maybe jist time airing out will help - but thought I’d ask for suggestions
Febreeze??
The smell of all Febreeze actually makes me nauseous! I can’t stand that product! So that’s out for me.
A few ideas found online:
-Dryer sheets
-Coffee grounds
-Bowls of vinegar (or wipe with vinegar dampened cloth per Martha Stewart)
-Baking soda sprinkled and left overnight then vacuumed
Try spraying an inconspicuous spot with vinegar and see how it reacts to that. Vinegar is good for mold and mildew. I know you said it’s not mildewy, but it may help. The vinegar smell usually dissipates. Worth a try on a small area.
I thought about vinegar but since wicker is sort of porous I was afraid it would hold the smell of vinegar!
Good suggestions- it’s not just the drawer that has the musty smell but the whole piece.
I had some luck with this product:
https://www.chewy.com/odoban-disinfectant-fabric-air/dp/196344
Musty smell is generally caused by mildew or mold.
Hit it with a power washer, or scrub it vigorously with a brush and cleaner.
Apply a liberal coating of a commercial level disinfectant like Shockwave. Soak it pretty good. Shockwave is great stuff, it kills everything.
Never heard of Shockwave!