How to clean the hob

Every year in our kitchen, more and more new helpers appear. Graters and knives are replaced with combines, ovens with microwave, and gas stoves are replaced by new hobs. Therefore, the question of how to clean the hob has become quite relevant recently. Our experts will tell you how to do it quickly and without putting a lot of effort.

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What are the hobs?

Current cooking surfaces are made gas, electric and combined. As gas and electric work - it is clear by name, the combined ones have gas and electric burners.

At the same time, the hob itself is most often made out of glass ceramics, which, although durable, needs proper care so that damage does not occur.

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What are the advantages of glass ceramics?

This material is not in vain used in the assembly of modern boards. It has several indisputable advantages:

• vertical thermal conductivity allows to increase the efficiency of the device, directing energy to cooking, and not to warm the entire surface;
• minimum power consumption;
• quick response to temperature control;
• moving the heating zone.

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How to clean the hob?

For glass ceramics you will need a special set of tools:

• detergent;
• vinegar or lemon juice;
• soda;
• vegetable oil;
• cleansing cream for glass-ceramic surfaces (for shine);
• special scraper;
• sponge and rags are only soft.

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How to wash the hob every day?

Daily cleaning is essential to keep the panel practical and attractive. Follow this sequence of actions:

1. Wait for the stove to cool.
2. Apply detergent with a sponge.
3. Wipe off any remaining foam with a damp cloth.
4. Wipe dry.

Note: If the contamination has dried up, repeat the procedure. In this case, after applying the detergent. leave it for 15 minutes on the surface for better sticking stains.

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How to remove traces of sugar and plastic from the hob?

There are situations when sugar or other fusible substances nevertheless get to the surface. In this case, you need to act quickly: with a special scraper for the glass-ceramic surface, remove dirt before it cools.

If you did not manage to do this on time, use this step-by-step instruction:

1. Heat the stove.
2. Take the scraper.
3. Slowly and gently remove dirt.
4. Wipe with a detergent sponge.
5. Remove any remaining foam.
6. Wipe dry.

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How to clean the hob from soot?

Timely removed impurities dry to the surface and then they are difficult to remove with a simple rag with water. To remove dried food debris, burnt spots and other serious dirt from glass ceramics, you will need:

• water;
• soda;
• detergent;
• vegetable oil;
• vinegar or lemon juice;
• cleansing cream for glass-ceramic surfaces (for shine);
• special scraper;
• sponge and rag.

Try removing dirt first with plain water. For efficiency, follow this sequence of actions:

1. Use water spray.
2. Leave on for 10 minutes.
3. Remove dirt with a scraper.
4. Wipe with a detergent sponge.
5. Remove any residue with a damp cloth.
6. Let it dry.
7. Treat with glass ceramic cleaner.

Use vegetable oil to soften and remove long-standing, steady deposits. For this:

1. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
2. Apply a lot of oil to the dirt.
3. Put a sponge on top.
4. Leave on for 15 minutes.
5. Use a special scraper to remove softened dirt.
6. Wash off any remaining oil with detergent.
7. Wipe dry.

Small baking soda will also help - an ideal cleaner for any dirt. It has soft, abrasive, deodorizing properties and does not leave scratches.

This tool should be used like this:

1. Mix soda with water to form a paste.
2. Apply the resulting paste to the dirt.
3. Leave on for 15 minutes.
4. Pour vinegar or lemon juice over the soda.
5. Use the scraper.
6. Wipe with a damp cloth.

It is easy to remove dirt with vinegar - it is suitable for glass ceramics, does not leave stains and removes germs. To use the tool, do this:

1. In equal quantities, mix water and vinegar.
2. Put the solution in the spray bottle.
3. Spray onto the hob.
4. Leave on for 10 minutes.
5. Wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

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How else can I clean the hob?

On sale there are special cleaning, washing and scrapers specifically for glass ceramics. But, so that their application gives a really high-quality result and they last a long time, consider the following recommendations:

• when buying, give preference to a scraper with removable metal blades, since the plastic device will not last long;
• Do not be confused by the cost of detergent - its consumption is low, so it will last a long time;
• the detergent is specially designed for glass ceramics and easily copes with limescale and greasy stains;
• a special cleaning agent creates a protective film that protects the surface from high sugar fluids and prevents the buildup of fat and other food residues.

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What can harm the glass ceramic panel?

To avoid scratches, cracks, chips on the hob, follow these simple rules:

• protect the surface from shock;
• avoid hit on a hot surface of cold water;
• Do not place cold and wet dishes on a hot burner;
• do not wipe the glass ceramics with dirty, dried rags;
• watch for milk and boiling liquids;
• do not use dishwashing detergent;
• do not use stain removers and oven cleaners;
• do not wipe the surface with sponges and rags for washing dishes;
• do not allow the ingress of solid particles: sand, glass, etc .;
• make sure that the burners always remain dry immediately before work;
• do not use metal washcloths and aggressive abrasive cleaners for cleaning;
• try to clean the surface as often as possible;
• do not move the dishes, but try to carry it;
• make sure that the dishes used on the surface are free from dents and damage;
• never wash a hot or warm glass-ceramic surface, wait until it cools down;
• Avoid placing plastic objects on a hot surface.

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Always clean the hob in time, following our advice, and you will not have problems when preparing delicious food, and the attractiveness of your kitchen will remain for many years!