How To Clean Oven Hob Rings

When it comes to keeping the hob sparkling clean, 'wipe as you go' is undoubtedly the best strategy. But life is rarely so simple. Spills and splatters can easily go unnoticed and there isn't always time in the hurry to get food on the table to mop up while you're cooking.

When the post-dinner tidy-up sees your hob decorated with disastrously dried-on deposits, it can be tempting to buy a haul of expensive products to fix it. And, you wouldn't be alone. Recent research by Currys found that us Brits spend over £150 on cleaning products every year!

To avoid buying unnecessary kit and make sure you get the job done quickly, just stock up on these hob-cleaning essentials to get it looking sparkling clean again in half the time.

How to clean your hob in record time

Buy a good cream cleaner

If you have a ceramic, halogen or induction hob, make sure you have a supply of specialist cream cleaner at the ready to remove food spills and keep it looking its best. Try Astonish Hob Cleaner or Stardrops Pink Stuff.

Apply the cleaner with a damp cloth then use a soft, cotton cloth to polish to a shine.

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Keep a cloth handy

Make sure you have plenty of cloths handy to help clean your hob. You can opt for a microfibre cloth or a general cleaning cloth. A coarser cloth will help to work away food deposits, while a smoother one will allow you to finish the job with a buff. The e-cloth Hob & Oven Pack contains one of each type.

Invest in a hob scraper

Make removing burnt-on food from a ceramic hob easier using the Hob Heaven Ceramic Hob Cleaning Scraper. This clever gadget is designed to lift the toughest food deposits from these delicate hobs without damaging the surface.

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Keep that old toothbrush

There really is no end to the jobs an old toothbrush can tackle!

If you have a traditional gas hob – as opposed to a gas-on-glass hob – getting into those awkward spaces around the burners can be tricky. Once you've removed the burners, dip the toothbrush in a solution of all-purpose surface cleaner, like the Method Multi- Surface Spray, and use this to scrub away at cooking grime gently.

Stock up on white vinegar

Spray a solution of white vinegar – you can refill an old trigger spray bottle once it's been thoroughly rinsed – on to a stainless-steel hob and let it work on the grease for a few minutes before wiping the gunk away with a sponge.

GHI tip: Keep a spray bottle of the mix in the cupboard under your sink for speedy spot-checks.

Shift stubborn spills with bio laundry liquid

If you're battling with a protein-based food spill (such as milk or egg) on a stainless-steel hob, dip a piece of kitchen towel or an old cloth into a solution of biological laundry detergent and lay this on the stain. The enzymes in the detergent will help to break it down.

Lift, then use a sponge to loosen the deposit, repeating if necessary. Always remember to allow your hob to cool fully before cleaning it.

Cleaning products for a sparkling hob

e-cloth Hob & Oven Cleaning - 2 cloths

E-Cloth amazon.co.uk

£6.71

Method Lavender Scent Multi Surface Spray

Method amazon.co.uk

£6.47

Golden Swan White Vinegar, 5 litres

Red Rickshaw amazon.co.uk

£8.69

Plenty The Original One Kitchen Rolls

Plenty amazon.co.uk

£6.59

2 x Astonish Oven and Cookware Cleaner

Astonish amazon.co.uk

£3.99

Hob Heaven Ceramic Hob Cleaning Scraper

lakeland lakeland.co.uk

£7.99

Stardrops Pink Stuff Cleaning Paste 500g

Stardrops amazon.co.uk

£3.35

Spontex Handy All-Purpose Cloths

Spontex amazon.co.uk

£9.40

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