Induction Hob Cleaning

[rockyracoon]

Is there a fool proof way of cleaning one of these things? When I bought it I thought 'great, it'll be easy to clean'! is it heck. I seem to spend a disproportionate amount of my time buff the flippin smears off of it.

It's black glass if that makes any difference.

Ta

[Tilly2]

I am really surprised that induction hobs have been around for thirty years, Karl.

Tempus Fugit, as they say!

[Canary42]

Wiki states :-

First patents date from the early 1900s.... Demonstration stoves were shown by the Frigidaire division of General Motors in the mid-1950s ... never put into production.

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Modern implementation in the USA dates from the early 1970s...

[woofgang]

Is it just me who thinks that life is too short to buff hobs?

[cupotee2]

I have an Induction hob for just on 9 years,it looks as good as the day it was installed.

I use Hob Brite and never had a problem, a gentle buff at the end restores the shine. The answer maybe you are using too much at each clean. Try using a little less and see what happens.

Easiest hob on the market in my opinion.

[Tilly2]

The only downside to induction hobs is the fact that you have to buy expensive pots and pans to use on them. I got a set of Italian saucepans and a frying pan with mine but I have to be careful when buying new saucepans. They have to be magnetic. I take a fridge magnet with me when I want a new pot.

[hc4361]

I've had mine for at least 7 years and it looks new. It has only ever been wiped with a damp cloth.

[hc4361]

It's true you have to use magnetic pans but they needn't be expensive.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2266787.htm

[rockyracoon]

I was lucky when I bought mine as most of my pots and pans were already suitable. Just 2 cheap frying pans and a griddle (which was pricey to replace) were no good. I also got 3 saucepans and a frying pan with it.

[Tilly2]

Are you ok with the hob now, Rocky? Are you managing to keep it looking good?

[Tilly2]

Thanks for the link, hc.

[rockyracoon]

Haven't been to Tesco yet to buy the other cleaning stuff. I used less of the Hob Brite and it seems to be a bit better.

I'll experiment and let you know how I get on.

[hc4361]

rocky, try without any cleaning product, just a damp cloth. I use the washing up water before I start washing up.

[rockyracoon]

When I first bought the hob I found a small stain/mark that I couldn't get rid of at all, that's why I bought the Hob Brite. The mark just went immediately so I carried on using the HB. I think if it's not too heavily soiled then just a bit of soapy water will work. Unfortunately, I'm still getting used to the settings and stuff constantly boils over (very quickly). This hob is ferocious.

I do love it though. Once it's buffed it looks lovely.