[header] How to clean a ceramic stove top [title] Sprinkle some baking soda over the cooktop. [step] There's no need to measure the exact amount of baking soda you use. Just open the lid to your baking soda container and apply enough to lightly coat the area of the stovetop you wish to clean. 
If your stovetop is really grimy, apply a heavier layer of baking soda. [substeps] Old parmesan cheese containers are ideal for sprinkling baking soda.