So you forgot to wipe last night—or three nights ago—and now you’ve got a brown, crusty patch that looks like a fossilised pancake. Don’t panic. This is where vinegar swoops in like a superhero.
How to Clean Your Gas, Ceramic, Electric or Induction Hob | Beko Ireland
Spray a 50/50 mix of water and white vinegar onto the stain, let it sit for five minutes, then wipe. For tougher spots, use your plastic scraper at a 45-degree angle—think of it as scraping a sticker off a window, not a car’s paint job.
If vinegar smells too strong for you, add a drop of lemon juice. Your kitchen will smell like a cheap spa, but your hob will shine like new money.
The Sugar Dilemma
Never, ever let sugar or sugary spills sit on a hot hob. They melt into a sticky, caramel-like goo that hardens into cement. I learned this after a jam tart rebellion left a sticky mess that took three rounds of scrubbing.
If it happens, turn off the hob immediately and let it cool. Then scrape gently with a razor scraper (the kind for glass hobs). You’ll feel like a tiny demolition expert, and honestly, it’s weirdly satisfying.
