How to clean an induction hob without damaging it |

AN INDUCTION hob is something that many people will spend a lot of their time using to cook and just like the floor and kitchen surfaces, is a place that demands regular cleaning.

However, most induction hobs are easy to scratch, and it's important that you take extra care when cleaning them.

How to clean an induction hob

Regularly cleaning your hob will not only help maintain your kitchen spotless, but can save you some hard-earned cash.

Having grease and cooking stains build up on your hob will make it slower to heat and means you would have to use extra energy.

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To clean it, use microfibre cloths and non-scratch sponges.

You can either use specialist hob cleaning cream or mix white vinegar and baking soda for a gentle but effective detergent.

There are some simple steps to cleaning an induction hob:

Switch the hob off before starting and make sure it is completely cooled before cleaning.

Wipe all the loose food and dirt from the hob - use a microfibre cloth.

Apply a small amount of hob cream cleaner to the hob then use a damp soft sponge or cloth to wipe the stains from the hob.

Apply more cleaner to areas that are particularly grubby.

Use a soft microfibre cloth to wipe away any moisture and buff dry.

Dip an old toothbrush in some cleaning solution, and use this to gently clean away any stubborn grease and grime that's difficult to remove.

According to The Cleaning Collective, if you want to really make the surface shine, spray with glass cleaner and buff with a dry soft cloth.

Don't get frustrated if there are any stubborn bits of dirt, just keep repeating the process - do not use exfoliants as this can damage the hob.

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There are professional oven and hob cleaners for really messy jobs.

How does an induction hob work?

Normal hobs such as gas or electric heat the hob directly but an induction hob is different.

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These hobs heat the pan rather than an area of the hob using a magnetic connection.

Beneath the hob sits copper wires, these create a magnetic field when electricity is run through the coils.

Special pans with magnetised bases sit on the hob and begin to heat up - these hobs do not work with other pans.

The hob itself will remain cooler, with all the heat passing into the pan, making it a more effective hob.

A little fan switches on automatically to cool the hob once the cooking is done and turns off again once it is cold.

Are induction hobs energy efficient?

If you have an induction hob it will save you time, money and energy in the kitchen.

This is because the step of heating up a burner to transfer heat to a cooking pot is skipped.

An induction hob is very energy efficient as there’s no wasted heat or energy.

According to Ship It Appliances, a pan of water can boil nearly twice as fast using an induction hob when compared to an electric or gas hob.

How to clean an induction hob without damaging it