Last Updated on January 17, 2023
Learning how to clean a ceramic hob is an essential step in making the most out of your kitchen. You need to clean your ceramic hob regularly to ensure it doesn’t end up with food burned onto it or debris that can lead to scratches and scrapes.
The good news is one of the biggest selling points of ceramic hobs is how easy they are to clean. Cleaning a ceramic hob generally needs minimal effort because the top of the oven is a smooth surface. If you keep on top of the job, you can clean a ceramic hob in a couple of seconds with some basic cleaning fluid, a microfibre cloth, and a little elbow grease.
Here’s what you need to know about cleaning your ceramic cooktop.
How to Clean a Ceramic Hob: Methods and Tips
Learning how to get marks off ceramic hob ovens is similar to learning how to clean an electric hob or induction hob with a glass surface. For the most part, your hob cleaning job should be simple enough. First, make sure you’re not using any abrasive materials which might damage your glass hob. A damp cloth or some damp kitchen roll will usually be better than a scouring sponge.
If you have particularly stubborn stains or food deposits on your ceramic glass surface, there are special kinds of cleaning products you can use to protect your cooker top.
Simple Everyday Cleaning
For quick, everyday cleaning, you can use a little soapy water and some microfibre cloths to rub over the top of your glass-ceramic cooktop. This will remove any loose pieces of food and residue relatively easily.
Keep in mind that you should always wait until the ceramic glass surface has cooled down completely before you start scrubbing. Although some food residue can be harder to clean when it’s dried, it’s better than burning yourself on your cooker top.
How to Clean a Black Glass Hob
Using any cleaning solution on ceramic hobs can have its risks. A ceramic or glass hob can easily be scratched by all kinds of cleaning fluid and your glass scraper.
With that in mind, it’s best to focus on preventing dirt from building up in the first place.
Have a microfibre cloth ready whenever you’re using your ceramic hobs, glass hobs, or a hot plate with a glass surface. As you’re cooking, follow the tips below.
Cleaning Tips
• Promptly wipe up splatters and spills from liquids as soon as they happen. Removing spillages with a damp cloth or sponge is an excellent way to avoid burnt-on stains. Make sure you avoid wiping sponges over spillages that extend over hot parts of your oven.
• Use a special grease removing spray: Use special stove cleaner liquid and cream to keep your appliances looking clean and shiny. There are ceramic hob cleaning products that are excellent for getting rid of dirt and grease from these hobs. You can also use kitchen sprays like those used for cleaning halogen ovens.
• Rinse after cleaning: Remember to wipe the glass or ceramic hobs down after you’re done cleaning, as natural products can still burn onto your ceramic surface if you’re not careful. Remove all the ceramic hob cleaners before you use the hob again.
If you’re struggling with tough remaining stains on the surface after you’ve cleaned the food remnants from your oven, you might want to consider using more intense cleaning products. A natural paste of baking soda and warm water can be an ideal way to clean food remnants from a ceramic hob without the threat of leaving scratches behind.
Read on for some deeper cleaning tips.
Removing Burn Marks From a Ceramic Hob
Dried food, burn marks, and burnt-on food remnants can be very difficult to remove when cleaning a ceramic hob. Even with a specialist cleaning solution, you may end up with stubborn stains you can’t tackle with kitchen roll and soap alone.
Method 1: Deep Cleaning
If you have tough stains on your ceramic cooking surface, wait for the surface to cool down fully, and turn off your cooker for at least 30 minutes before you start cleaning. Next, use warm and soapy water with your microfibre cloths to get rid of the loose pieces of food and spills.
• Spray a thin layer of vinegar on the hob rings on your ceramic cooker. Cover the surface lightly to help cut through the grease of left-over stains.
• Sprinkle some baking soda onto the glass on top of the vinegar. Leave the liquid mixture to settle on the oven for a few minutes.
• Place a soft cloth drenched in warm water on top of the baking soda and vinegar cleaner. Leave the mixture to soak in for about 20 minutes.
• Wipe everything clean with a soft cloth
If this process doesn’t work the first time around, you can try applying the vinegar and baking soda mixture to each stain on your hobs individually again. Alternatively, you can try some specialist hob cleaning products, like a glass scraper.
Method 2: Using a Scraper
A glass or ceramic scraper can help you remove very difficult stains or dirt from your hob without resorting to abrasive methods like wire wool. However, this method is more likely to leave scratches than using natural products like baking soda and vinegar. Be careful not to scratch your glass hobs by pressing down too hard with your glass scraper.
Follow the instructions provided with the glass scraper to carefully remove some of the excess dirt or burnt-on food from your glass hob one small amount at a time.
Can You Damage a Ceramic Hob?
It’s surprisingly easy to damage a ceramic hob if you’re not careful, mainly when cleaning hob surfaces with abrasive materials like a ceramic hob scraper. To avoid ending up with scrapes and scratches on your clean hob, always use a clean cloth rather than an abrasive material or scraper when you want to get rid of stains.
Things to Keep in Mind Whilst Cooking on a Ceramic Hob
When using a ceramic hob, don’t overfill your pan as you cook. The fuller your pan is, the more likely the liquid will end up spilling over during the cooking process.
Also, clean your hob every time you cook. Remember to use the right cleaner to keep your hob looking shiny after each use.
Additionally, it is best to get help when you need it. If, when washing your hob, you notice you’ve been scratching the surface with the wrong utensils, speak to a professional about how to clean burnt electric hob rings and scratched glass surfaces.
Lastly, don’t drag your pan along the surface. Dragging a pan along a cooking surface while you cook can increase your chances of scratching the surface. Life and remove any pan you’re using carefully.
Look After Your Ceramic Hob
A good ceramic hob can be a versatile appliance in your kitchen. However, you need to make sure you’re caring for this product correctly. For some people, that will mean regularly investing in special cleaning solutions for your hob. For most, it simply means using a microfibre cloth to wipe the surface of your cooker frequently.
How did you find our tips on how to clean a ceramic hob? Let us know below, but be careful not to scratch your hob, whichever method you’ll use!
Rebekah is a writer who loves to explore new products and find hacks that make life easier. She has a knack for all things home improvement, health and fitness. So you’ll often find her on Pinterest or browsing Houzz for ideas.
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