In the process of cooking, the hob is inevitably contaminated and it must be constantly washed, cleaned and wiped, so that the working surface looks neat. Buying a glass-ceramic stove, you need to know that it requires more thorough care than its gas counterparts. In this article we will discuss exactly this brilliant glossy surface and how to clean it at home from carbon.
Care rules
Immediately, we note that this hob is very functional and easy to use, but unfortunately, it is too vulnerable to various types of damage. It shows very well the slightest fingerprints, dust, not to mention the oil and accidentally spilled liquid. In order for glass ceramics cleaning not to be a real challenge for you, Try to clean it every day after cooking. In this case, you only need a sponge or microfiber cloth and cleaning agent. Often housewives use for this purpose liquids for washing glasses and glass surfaces.
When cleaning the hob, you must observe the following rules:
- before cleaning, be sure to disconnect the electric stove. These plates have a touch panel and, in order not to accidentally turn on the burners during cleaning and not burn yourself, in order to avoid a closure when in contact with water, it is better to protect yourself and others;
- it cannot be cleaned until the panel is cold (it is possible to get burns of the skin of the hands, in addition, the appearance of cracks from temperature differences on the glass ceramics);
- use a special tool designed for cleaning glass-ceramic surfaces;
- Do not use hard scourers, knives, brushes and other items that can damage the surface;
- After cleaning, wipe dry and polish the panel with a soft cloth.
Never wait until the surface of the glass-ceramic plate is very dirty, better to remove the spots immediately, thereby you will save a lot of time and effort when cleaning.
To avoid scratches on the panel, use dishes with a flat bottom, without cracks or chips. Otherwise, it will be simply impossible to get rid of scratches on the surface of the plate.
Ways to get rid of stains
If cleaning with a liquid or ceramic cream did not help you, you need to use a special soft scraper or a plastic spatula. It is important to remember that you need to work with a tool carefully, without pressing or pressing on it, so as not to scratch the plate. Hold the spatula at an angle of 30 degrees and perform a soft forward motion until the carbon retreats. Then apply cleaning fluid and wash away any remaining dirt.
The scraper will help remove stains from sugar-containing products, wipe off aluminum foil and plastic. Manufacturers warn that sugar must be removed from the surface of the plate immediately, since its crystalline surface is capable of burning small holes in the coating.
With too complex stains, you can use olive oil. This is an excellent method to fight even the most persistent carbon. You need to put a small amount of oil on a soft cloth and attach it directly to dirt. The exposure time is about 30 minutes, during which the carbon softens and then is easily removed with a scraper or a napkin. After you need to wash and polish the ceramic surface with a soft cloth.
You can clean the glass and ceramic surfaces with lemon and baking soda.
This method is very effective in case of old sludge and stubborn stains. Wherein afraid of scratching is not worth it. You need to add some water to the baking soda to make a gruel. Next, apply it on the stove and let the mixture dry. Then you need to drop lemon juice on the soda, in this case the process of splitting fat. Rinse the slurry and polish the stove as usual.
Ammonia will help you easily cope with salty streaks and milky spots on the panel. To do this, dissolve 50 grams of ammonia in 250 grams of distilled water, pour the resulting liquid into a spray bottle and spray it on a glass-ceramic surface. Leave for a deeper impact for 5-10 minutes. After this time, wipe the stove with a napkin and polish with a soft cloth.
Another way well helps to get rid of carbon on the ceramic surface literally within five minutes. For this you need the usual table vinegar It must be diluted with water in proportions 1: 1. Also add the resulting liquid to the spray bottle and spray it on the surface. Leave for a deep impact for a few minutes, then rinse with a damp cloth and wipe the stove dry.
It should be noted that vinegar still fights bacteria and microorganisms, so after such a cleaning you will not have an unpleasant smell.
A simple liquid dishwashing detergent will help you with simple soiling. With it, you can remove stains immediately after cooking. It is important to remember that the dishwashing sponge should not be used when washing the glass-ceramic surface, as traces of grease or other detergents may remain on the stove, which will further lead to the formation of stains and new stains, and possibly even minor damage to the coating.
To clean the dirt, apply a liquid on a soft cloth and wipe the surface of the plate. Then remove the traces of the product and the foam with a damp sponge and wipe the panel dry.
It is worth noting that now gained great popularity melamine sponge. They are made of melamine foam, which cleans well almost any surface without the use of additional detergents. Outwardly, this sponge resembles foam rubber, but it is more elastic and much softer than usual. To wash the ceramic surface, it is enough just to moisten the melamine sponge with water and wipe the stove. There is no need to make additional efforts, you will be surprised how quickly and effectively this thing does its job. After you only need to wipe the panel dry and polished.
Special tools review
Currently, the Russian market can find a lot of tools for cleaning glass-ceramic cooking stoves. Most of them are imported, so their prices are slightly higher than their Russian counterparts. But if you consider all the advantages of these funds, you will not regret your choice. Consider the most popular manufacturers:
- Kochfeld Pflegereiniger - creamy product, which has in its composition natural jojoba oil, which not only adds extra shine to the surface, but also protects against the formation of soot.
- Domax - A tool that helps to remove contamination due to silicone oil in the composition. After its application, an invisible silicone film is formed on the panel, which prevents staining and sticking of food, including sugar.
- Frosch - the composition of this tool includes mineral cleansing milk, which helps to cope with pollution and gives the mirror shine to the surface. When dried, the tool turns into a powder that does not damage the panel and is easily washed off.
- Wpro - creamy tool that cleans well, degreases and polishes the surface.Suitable for all types of glass and mirror surfaces.
- Miele - fine-crystalline agent, which gently cleanses persistent greasy and burnt impurities, including frozen scale. Easy to use, the surface takes on a beautiful glossy sheen.
Many housewives often use cheaper analogues for the glass ceramics used for glass ceramics: "Pemolyuks-cream" and "Komet-gel". There are no coarse abrasive particles in their composition that could damage the slab. Apply these products with a soft sponge and rinse with a damp cloth. Easy to use, but with too old soot cope with difficulty.
If you want a glass-ceramic stove to serve you for a long time and always delight with its beauty, you need careful care of it daily. Special difficulties washing this mistress will not cause. If you choose the right tools and cleaning products, it will take only a few minutes a day to get a great result.
And now we recommend watching the video, which shows a clear example of how and how to clean the glass-ceramic stove.
