How to clean a glass ceramic hob from carbon deposits?

During the cooking process, the hob will inevitably get dirty and you need to constantly wash, clean, wipe it so that the work surface looks neat. When purchasing a glass-ceramic stove, you need to know that it requires more careful maintenance than its gas counterparts. This article will focus specifically on this shiny glossy surface and how to clean it at home from carbon deposits.

Immediately, we note that this hob is very functional and easy to use, but, unfortunately, it is too vulnerable to various types of damage. The slightest fingerprints, dust, not to mention oil and accidentally spilled liquid are very clearly visible on it. So that the cleaning of glass ceramics does not become 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 a cleaning agent. Often housewives use liquids for cleaning glasses and glass surfaces for these purposes.

When cleaning the hob, the following rules must be observed:

• Before cleaning, be sure to disconnect the power from the electric stove. These stoves have a touch panel and, in order not to accidentally turn on the burners during cleaning and not get burned, so that a short circuit does not occur when in contact with water, it is better to protect yourself and others;
• do not clean until the panel is cold (you can get burns to the skin of your hands, in addition, cracks may appear from the temperature drop on the glass ceramics);
• use a special agent designed for cleaning glass-ceramic surfaces;
• do not use hard washcloths, knives, brushes and other items that can damage the surface for cleaning;
• after cleaning, wipe dry and polish the panel with a soft cloth.

Never wait until the surface of the glass ceramic hob is heavily soiled, it is better to remove the appeared spots immediately, thereby you will save a lot of effort and time when cleaning.

If cleaning with a liquid or ceramic cream does not work for you, you must use a special soft scraper or plastic spatula. It is important to remember that you need to work with the tool carefully, without pushing or pressing on it, so as not to scratch the stove. Hold the scapula at a 30 degree angle and gently back and forth until the carbon is removed. Then apply cleaning fluid and rinse off any remaining dirt.

The scraper will help remove sugar stains, aluminum foil and plastic. Manufacturers warn that sugar must be removed from the surface of the stove immediately, since its crystalline surface is capable of burning through small holes on the coating.

For too difficult stains, you can use olive oil. This is a great method for dealing with even the most stubborn deposits. You need to put a small amount of oil on a soft cloth and apply it directly to the dirt. The exposure time is approximately 30 minutes, during which the carbon deposits soften and then can be easily removed with a scraper or napkin. Then you need to wash and polish the ceramic surface with a soft cloth.

This method is very effective for stubborn soot and stubborn stains. Wherein you should not be afraid of scratches. You need to add some water to the baking soda to make a gruel. Next, apply it to the stove and let the mixture dry. Then you need to drip lemon juice onto the soda, in this case, the process of splitting fats occurs. Rinse off any remaining gruel and buff the stove as usual.

Liquid ammonia will help you easily deal with salty stains and milky stains on the panel. To do this, you need to dilute 50 grams of ammonia in 250 grams of distilled water, pour the resulting liquid into a spray bottle and spray on a glass-ceramic surface. Leave on for a deeper effect for 5-10 minutes. After this time has elapsed, wipe the stove with a napkin and polish with a soft cloth.

Another method is good for getting rid of carbon deposits on a ceramic surface in literally five minutes. For this you need a regular table vinegar. It must be diluted with water in proportions 1: 1. Also add the resulting liquid to a spray bottle and spray onto the surface. Leave to work deeply for a few minutes, then rinse with a damp cloth and dry the stove.

Regular liquid dishwashing detergent can help you deal with light stains. With it, you can remove stains immediately after cooking. It is important to remember that a dishwashing sponge should not be used when cleaning glass-ceramic surfaces, since traces of grease or other detergents may remain on the stove, which in the future will lead to the formation of streaks and new stains, and possibly even minor damage to the coating.

It is worth noting that now they have 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 clean the ceramic surface, just moisten the melamine sponge with water and wipe the plate. There is no need to make additional efforts, you will be surprised how quickly and efficiently this thing copes with its task. Then you just need to wipe the panel dry and polish.

Currently, on the Russian market, you can find many products for cleaning glass-ceramic hobs. 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, then you will not regret your choice. Consider the most popular manufacturers:

• Kochfeld Pflegereiniger - a creamy product containing natural jojoba oil, which not only gives an additional shine to the surface, but also protects against the formation of carbon deposits.
• Domax - an agent that helps to remove dirt thanks to the silicone oil in the composition. After its application, an invisible silicone film forms on the panel, which prevents the formation of stains and the adhesion of food, including sugar.
• Frosch - this product contains mineral cleaning milk, which helps to cope with dirt and gives a mirror shine to the surface. When dry, the product turns into a powder that does not damage the panel and is easily washed off.
• Wpro - a creamy product that cleans, degreases and polishes the surface well. Suitable for all types of glass and mirror surfaces.
• Miele - a fine crystalline agent that gently cleans stubborn greasy and burnt dirt, including hardened scale. Easy to use, the surface has a beautiful glossy sheen.

Many housewives often use cheaper analogs of the above-described means for glass ceramics: "Pemolux-cream" and "Komet-gel"... They do not contain coarse abrasive particles that could ruin the stove. You can apply these products with a soft sponge, rinse off with a damp cloth. Easy to use, but too old carbon deposits will be difficult to cope with.

If you want your glass-ceramic hob to serve you for a long time and always delight you with its beauty, you need daily careful care. Washing will not cause any particular difficulties for a real housewife. With the right tools and cleaning agents, it only takes a few minutes a day to get great results.

And now we recommend watching a video, which shows a clear example of how and with what to clean a glass-ceramic stove.