How to clean an induction hob - the SEVEN products you should use
INDUCTION hobs will have seen some increased use during the latest lockdown, as people move from on-the-go dinners at work to more regular home cooking. How do you clean an induction hob?
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Induction hobs willl see much more frequent use during the pandemic, as cooking has come home, with most people turning to their own kitchens as staying away from the office orders move them away from more expensive options. The work from home advice has saved people a lot of money usually spent on pricey cafe and restaurant food. But it also means people are now living with slightly more mess on their hands.
How to clean an induction hob
Induction hobs are often the most used kitchen tool, especially when it comes to making easy meals.
But naturally, this predisposes them to the most mess, and they can be a pain to clean.
Thankfully with the right products, people can make quick and effective work of their induction hobs.
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Some of the most commonly used products for induction hob cleaning include:
- A microfibre cloth
- A tea towel
- A non-scratch sponge
- Vinegar
- Baking soda
- Spray bottle
- Washing up liquid
OvenU, an oven valeting service, recommends using each of these to clean and buff the hob.
To start people should wipe a layer of vinegar on top, which they should then sprinkle with baking soda.
The reaction of the two products should effectively prize grime from the countertop.
After leaving the mixture for an hour, people should wipe the hob down and use warm, soapy water to wipe off the residue.
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Vinegar should give it a clear shine, but buffing with a tea towel will bring this out.
Once the hob looks shiny and new, the next step is to keep it that way.
A messy hob is often caused by using the wrong pans or pots, allowing food or liquid to spill out.
People need to make sure they consider the utensils they need and buy ones which won't scrape the surface.
Cleaning up immediately after cooking is also wise (once the stove has cooled down) as this shouldn't give spillage time to harden.
If people can, they should clean every day, using anti-grease products, or a warm sponge with soapy water.
Kitchen sprays and mild household detergents will also make quick work of a mess.
White vinegar on its own can also deliver the shine buffing with a tea towel would.