So, my husband was trying to whip up some mac and cheese but accidentally left the pot boiling on the glass stovetop while he dozed off on the couch. Hours later, he woke up to find that the metal pot had actually melted onto the stove — I couldn't believe it! Thankfully, the house is safe, but now I'm freaking out about whether we can salvage our glass stove. I've tried some tips I found online, like using baking soda and vinegar and scraping with a razor, but so far, no luck. Has anyone been in this situation? Is it time to shop for a new stove, or do I still have a chance? Thanks for any advice! I've attached some pictures for reference if that's allowed. [Melted Pot](https://imgur.com/a/3Vn2ydo)
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If it's aluminum, you might try some gallium to dissolve it, but be careful! If you do enough research on it, you'll see it’s actually a decent solution. Just remember, working with chemicals can have risks too!
Seriously! We'll need more than just gallium - what about a solvent for that?
Before you consider replacing it, give heating the stove a shot. Sometimes softening it up just a bit makes it easier to scrape off. Good luck!
Yikes, that sounds rough! It looks like the pot's bonded base melted, so you're probably looking at needing a new cooktop. I've been there myself, and let me tell you, it can be frustrating. Just a heads up, not all pots are created equal, and some definitely handle heat better than others! If the pot is super old, it might not have been built for burning hot stoves.
You're not alone! We've melted pots too, and it's a disaster. Just make sure you're using pots that can actually handle the heat.
I hear you! That sounds like a really old pot. When I was a kid, I had this one pot that was just terrible for melting.
You could also try heating the stove up and carefully scraping it off! It might not look perfect afterward, but it could still be functional. Just be careful not to burn your house down while you're at it!
Have you thought about checking with the manufacturer? You might be able to order a replacement glass cooktop instead of replacing the entire stove. I've done that before, and it can save you a bunch of cash!
Exactly! I’ve replaced parts on my stove before, and it was so much cheaper than getting a whole new one.
Great idea! I once had to replace my cooktop, and it only took around 30 minutes to install!
Lol, I never thought I'd hear gallium brought into a melted pot discussion! Do you need a whole chemistry lab now?