The kitchen is one of the rooms in the house where dirt and grease tend to accumulate. The refrigerator, the oven, the microwave, the extractor hood and, of course, the hob on which we cook are the appliances that stain the most and on which we must focus more our attention to prevent this dirt from becomes encrusted. and in the long run, it is more difficult to put an end to.
We must also keep in mind that leftover food, oil and other liquids that may be spilled in the kitchen can be a source of bacteria and infections. Keeping the areas where we handle food clean is not only a matter of aesthetics, it is also very important to guarantee optimal cooking conditions without posing a risk to our health.
Types of cuisines
Even if in professional kitchens the queen remains the gas stove, with its open fire stove, in many homes, we now opt for ceramic or induction hobs. Each system has its advantages and disadvantages:
- Cooks prefer gas stoves because with the flame it is easier to control the entire cooking process from start to finish and maximum power can be guaranteed from the first moment. It is also the most economical method. Although there are more and more security systems, they are a little more dangerous and you have to be careful not to leave the gas on. These kitchens are the dirtiest and hardest to clean.
- Glass ceramic hobs appeared at the end of the 90s. They have electrical resistances located under the glass which, when heated, allow cooking. They are practical and much easier to clean than gas ones.
- Induction is the most innovative technology on the market. It’s even easier to clean than vitro, they heat up faster and it’s easier to control the temperature. The problem is that not all pots, pans and pots are suitable for this system; So if your cookware is not compatible and you have induction, you will also need to renew your kitchen utensils.
Now that we have reviewed the different types of stoves that can be found on the market as well as their advantages and disadvantages, we are going to give you a series of tips to keep your glass ceramic stove clean. As with any other room in the house, there are specific products that are very effective for daily cleaning, but we are going to give you a series of home tips that are also foolproof.
The first thing you need to know is that the ceramic hob is quite delicate and not just any scouring pad is suitable for cleaning it. If you use a green or metallic one, it is likely that you will be able to clean the remaining dirt, but leave its surface completely scratched. In fact, the best way to clean the ceramic hob is to use special sponges or cloths for this area of the kitchen, as well as scrapers used to remove food remains and burns.
How to clean our ceramic hobs
On the other hand, maintaining constant cleaning is one of the main keys to not ending up later with a plate full of dirt, burnt food remains or the typical white stain that makes our ceramic hobs so ugly . This seems obvious, but in the case of the kitchen it is even more important that cleaning does not get out of control. Now, some tips:
- If you want to remove burnt spots on the ceramic hob, a very effective formula is to use a mixture of baking soda and water with vinegar. With the baking soda and the water paste we will cover the ceramic hob. Once this is done, we will spray the entire plate with cleaning vinegar. Now we’re going to let everything sit for a few minutes so that it takes effect. With a sponge we will remove the mixture as well as any remaining dirt.
- If you want to eliminate the white spots that sometimes appear on the ceramic hob, you can use a solution of vinegar and water which will be applied to each of the spots. After about five minutes, remove the mixture and gently rub with a delicate surface cloth. In addition to removing stains, vinegar is perfect for adding shine.
- If the ceramic hob is very dirty, you will have no choice but to use the scraper by applying pressure and moving it up and down. To make the process more efficient, we will use toothpaste, cleaning alcohol and vinegar. We first cover the surface with white vinegar and wipe it with the scraper after a few minutes. Then we wipe again with a cloth soaked in vinegar and dry with paper towels. Then we will spread the toothpaste on the most dirty or burned areas and rub it with a cloth using circular movements. If necessary, we will use the scraper again. To finish, we will wipe it with cleaning alcohol diluted in water.
Of course, you should always wait until the ceramic hobs are turned off and completely cooled before cleaning them to avoid domestic accidents. There are only two cases in which you can break this rule: if you have spilled a liquid or if aluminum foil or plastic has stuck to it, because if you don’t clean it immediately, it can be very complicated later.
In this case we will cover the stain with soap and – now – wait for it to cool to remove the remains with a scraper.
