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How to clean?

Postby chicken_hot_pot » Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:32 pm

I am now the proud owner of a lovely new cooker. The crappy calor gas cooker has gone to the dump, yippee. (Those of you who have ever had the displeasure of using one will know why I'm cheering). :clap :clap

My lovely new one has a ceramic hob and I’d like to keep it spotless. I'm using (Vigor, for anyone in France), not sure if it’s available in the UK or other places, but it doesn't seem to be doing the job as well as expected. It’s great for anything else.

Is there something else on the market that’s better, but not going to cost me an arm and a leg? Or how do other owners of ceramic hobs clean theirs?

Many thanks,
Chp.

PS: Hope I've posted this is the right place. :(

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Re: How to clean?

Postby Stokey Sue » Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:59 pm

Two things spring to mind

One, as it is new, presumably you have the instructions? These usually have cleaning instrutions in them

Second. in the UK we have a special kind of cream cleaner for ceramic hobs, and I'd guess they sell them in France too> DOn't use an ordinary cream cleaner such as Cif, but the special ones shoudl be fine of course. The usual UK brand is Hob brite, and they asl sell special scrapers for removing spills
http://homecaretechnology.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=19&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=57&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34&vmcchk=1&Itemid=34

They sell simiialr products in France
http://www.darty.com/nav/achat/gros_electromenager/cuisinieres/nettoyant_pour_cuisine/index.html

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Re: How to clean?

Postby chicken_hot_pot » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:42 pm

Stokey Sue wrote:Two things spring to mind

One, as it is new, presumably you have the instructions? These usually have cleaning instructions in them

Second. in the UK we have a special kind of cream cleaner for ceramic hobs, and I'd guess they sell them in France too> DOn't use an ordinary cream cleaner such as Cif, but the special ones should be fine of course. The usual UK brand is Hob brite, and they asl sell special scrapers for removing spills
http://homecaretechnology.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=19&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=57&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34&vmcchk=1&Itemid=34

They sell simiialr products in France
http://www.darty.com/nav/achat/gros_electromenager/cuisinieres/nettoyant_pour_cuisine/index.html

Thanks,

One previous owner, but it was spotless when we got it.

I know the type of cleaner you're talking about as they advertise it on TV here. When I'm next doing a shop at the main supermarket I'll have a look.

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Re: How to clean?

Postby Stokey Sue » Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:04 pm

Mum had a ceramic hob (I was very pleased about this - her old radiant ring one died while I was in South Africa, and the young men from the appliance cnetre decided on her behalf that an inexpensive ceramic hob would be cheapest and safest for her, and duly installed within 24 hours - bless 'em, they decided to treat her like theor own grannies)

Hob Brite was recommended but she assured me Waitrose didn't sell it

I said I'd have a look as I knew what it looked like, which always helps - of course they had loads, but well above her eye level!

It kept the hob in fine condition

You shouldn't attack then with scourers etc but the sort of soft scoureer sold for non-stick seems to be fine

It survived 7 years of Mum, and she could break most things; it is still going strong & looks fine

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Re: How to clean?

Postby jeral » Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:43 pm

It is death to any surface to introduce even microscopic scratches so essential to use a recommended product with soft cloth and even then gently wipe rather than rub at it since spill itself might be gritty. One thing I do for set spills is to lay a double piece of kitchen paper over, pour on enough just-boiled water to wet it (and help dissolve/soften the spill), leave a minute or two, then wipe.

I've never worked on a calor gas stove although did juggle a small Baby Belling at one time so I can imagine your delight at your new pride and joy :)

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Re: How to clean?

Postby chicken_hot_pot » Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:15 pm

I know not to use a scourer and am being very gentle with it. Good tip to put boiling water on stubborn bits. When we next go to the main supermarket I'll get a proper cleaner for it.

jeral wrote:I've never worked on a calor gas stove although did juggle a small Baby Belling at one time so I can imagine your delight at your new pride and joy

Calor gas cookers are on the same level as Baby Bellings. :lol: My new pride and joy is out of this world. Magic1

Thanks for the help, much appreciated. :)

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Re: How to clean?

Postby jaybird » Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:06 pm

Originally I had a second hand ceramic hob cooker, bought with the house. The hob was scratched and dull with stuff that wouldn't come off and whatever I did it remained that way.
About 8 years ago I got a new ceramic hob cooker. From the first day I cleaned it every time it was used, making absolutely sure that any dirt or burnt on bits were removed.
The tip to soak the burnt on bits is very good, do this before you eat your meal before washing up and they won't be a problem. Also, use a specialist hob cleaner. I've tried a few but the best one in my opinion is Hob Brite made by Homecare Products, homecareproducts.co.uk, one it's an excellent cleaner and two it doesn't smell horrible like some I've used. I use kitchen paper, a bit for applying the cleaner and rubbing off the dirt and a fresh damp bit for removing the cleaner and polishing up.
The point about cleaning it every time it's used is that food doesn't get a chance to burn further, and also the specialist cleaner helps to protect the surface and keep that lovely shiny new look.
My hob looks as new and shiny as when I got it.
Oh, one last tip - make sure that your pans haven't got any rough edges underneath them and try to always lift pans, not drag them across the surface.

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