As of: February 4, 2024, 8:02 a.m
By: Ines Alms
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A glass ceramic hob is practical, but dirt can be stubborn.
These should only be cleaned with certain means to avoid scratches.
Whether with an electric stove, gas or induction – the glass ceramic hob has long since overtaken the once classic hotplates.
What has remained the same is contamination from sauces that boiled over and burnt cooking residues.
But there is uncertainty here: Can you use scouring pads, scouring milk and household remedies for cleaning?
Can you always use a glass ceramic scraper without hesitation?
And is a ceramic hob the same as a glass ceramic hob?
Here you will find the answers to the most important questions.
You should definitely avoid these cleaning mistakes with glass ceramic hobs
Coarse dirt on the glass ceramic hob can be removed with a special scraper - but it must be intact.
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The term ceramic hob is colloquially synonymous with glass ceramic hobs.
Strictly speaking, Ceran is a protected brand of a corresponding glass ceramic.
There was no difference in cleaning.
This should be done after each cooking with a mild cleaning agent and a soft cloth (e.g. kitchen paper).
Anyone who accidentally scratched their intact glass ceramic hob with a pan must have been extremely annoyed.
But the wrong choice of cleaning agent can also lead to material damage.
Scratches cannot be removed or polished away with toothpaste, for example.
You should not use the following cleaning materials and aids on glass ceramic hobs:
Scouring milk: Small abrasive particles can damage and scratch the surface, even if cleaned carefully.
Scouring pad/steel wool: The rough, scratchy side of the sponge can leave marks.
Heat-sensitive dishwashing detergents: If the detergent is not sufficiently heat-resistant, it can burn in and cause irreparable discoloration.
When using it, you should always wipe thoroughly with water.
Oven spray, stain remover etc.: Chemically aggressive cleaning agents of this type are unsuitable.
Old glass scrapers: You can use a special glass scraper for the surface, as long as its use on the stove is advertised.
However, make sure that the scraper blade is undamaged, rust-free and straight, as old blades can also cause scratches.
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Be particularly careful with sugar, aluminum and plastic
Some leftover food, plastic and aluminum foil can burn into glass ceramics - this is particularly serious with sugary foods.
Since the sugar, which is around 200 degrees Celsius, contracts when it cools down, a stress crack can occur in the glass, explains an expert
on
Zeit.de.
This leaves holes on the plate that can no longer be filled.
Therefore, it is best to remove anything that has boiled over immediately with a metal cleaning scraper and then wipe it off with a soft, wet cloth, dishwashing liquid and warm water.
As can be read
on the
Bauknecht company website, glass cleaner, crushed dishwasher tablets or household remedies such as lemon juice and baking soda are also suitable for cleaning.
Particularly stubborn stains can be removed by soaking crushed tabs or baking soda for a few hours.
Allow the surface to cool down beforehand.
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