How to clean a ceramic plate – the best means

The perfectly smooth plane and minimalist design of glass ceramics give reason to hope for easy and quick cleaning of such kitchen stoves. And this is partly true. If compared with traditional gas and electric models, cleaning glass ceramics is a little easier. Dirt does not accumulate, there are no grates that need to be cleaned beforehand, and the black color hides many nuances. But everything is not so simple. Incorrectly chosen methods of how to clean a ceramic plate and care products can bring very noticeable changes to both the mirror-like shine of the surface and its black color.

The recommendations given below will help to avoid possible mistakes during the operation of the stove, which is so sensitive to external influences.

Proper care of glass ceramics

When buying a glass-ceramic electric stove, you need to be prepared for its daily care. This especially applies to those cases when the device is used intensively. The mirror surface is quite smooth, and the black color will not hide even fingerprints, not to mention drops of grease or streaks of milk.

Keeping the surface in a condition as close as possible to new will help with regular, proper care and observance of elementary rules of use.

• If possible, remove contamination immediately, old stains are much more difficult to clean. It should be remembered that on ordinary electric stoves (not induction), the ceramics are very hot during the cooking process, and an attempt to quickly remove the stain will not end in anything good.
• Do not cook on a dirty surface. Even the smallest foreign particles can melt and burn during cooking, requiring further cleaning.

For daily care at home, the following sequence of actions is suitable:

1. Wait until the stove cools down to the point where you can safely touch it with your hand.
2. Remove from the surface everything that can be simply swept with the same soft cloth napkin.
3. Add a little dishwashing liquid to the water, stir and wet a soft cloth, cloth napkin or non-abrasive sponge in it.
4. Apply to the surface of the stove, paying special attention to the most contaminated areas and burnt areas.
5. Wait 5-10 minutes.
6. Rinse with clean, warm water so that no traces of detergent remain, then wipe dry.

By performing these simple actions for each observed contamination, you will have to use radical cleaning agents extremely rarely, and you can do without them.

How to wash a ceramic electric stove

Quick and high-quality cleaning, which will also keep the surface in good condition, is impossible without a number of tools and detergents:

• A special scraper equipped with replaceable metal knives will be needed to remove stubborn dirt.
• Paste or gel-like cleaning agents without abrasive. Perhaps you should think about purchasing specially developed compositions for cleaning glass ceramics.
• Sponge and rag. It is advisable to use separate cleaning accessories that were not used for washing dishes or windows. After these operations, particles of food or dirt from the windows may remain on them, which will lie in an imperceptible layer on the stove and will appear only when it is heated.
• Detergent for glass and mirrors. The surface of the plate is partially glass, so it is not surprising that similar mixtures are suitable for it. You only need to follow the standard rules for glass ceramics: spray a small amount on a cooled surface, then wipe with a soft cloth or sponge.

No need to use a razor blade as a scraper. For their manufacture, highly alloyed grades of steel with significant hardness are used. Such a metal is capable of leaving visible traces even on such a strong material as glass ceramics.

How to clean glass ceramics

In order to put the surface of the stove in order, it is not necessary to buy expensive accessories and mixtures for its care. This can be done using a number of products that are in every kitchen or home medicine cabinet.

• Vegetable oil. Apply a thin layer of oil to the washed surface with a cloth or sponge. In order for the layer to be thin, the oil must be thoroughly rubbed. As a result, a protective film is formed on the surface, which will allow you to clean the contaminated ceramic plate quickly and without consequences.

In this case, the oil refers more to protective means, since its use is only indirectly related to cleaning the electric stove.

• Olive oil for removing stubborn dirt. This food product, in addition to its well-known taste qualities, has excellent cleaning properties that will help get rid of even old carbon deposits. Apply oil liberally on a piece of rag or cloth napkin. Wet the problem area so that the oil completely covers the spots. We leave it for 20-30 minutes, after which we try to remove the dirt with a scraper. We wash with ordinary dishwashing gel, rinse with clean water and wipe with a soft cloth.
• Means for care. Many kitchen and bathroom tile cleaners, as well as plumbing cleaners, will help remove any kind of burnt-on product.

To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is better to first read the product label to make sure of its gentle effect on the glass-ceramic coating.

• Lemon juice and baking soda. You can remove old stains with the help of ordinary baking soda due to its caustic alkaline composition and abrasive properties. Add warm water to the soda in such an amount to achieve a paste-like consistency. The resulting composition is applied to the stains in an amount sufficient for absorption. We wait a few minutes, but do not let the paste dry completely. Carefully wipe with a soft cloth and wash off the remains of the mixture with water so that there are no stains left. If traces remain, repeat the procedure and this time let the solution partially dry. The dried spot is moistened with lemon juice. As a result, a neutralization reaction should occur, which is accompanied by foaming, after which even the most persistent contaminants are peeled off. Remains of the foamed composition can be washed off with dishwashing gel and wiped dry.

Soda abrasive is quite specific and acts destructively only on dried spots. As for the plane of the glass-ceramic plate, it is absolutely safe for her, as it is too soft to leave even a microscopic trace.

• Table vinegar. Acetic acid is an effective antibacterial agent, in addition, with its help, dilutions and grease stains are easily removed. We make a solution of water and vinegar, using equal amounts of both liquids. We pour the mixture into a container with a sprayer and evenly spray it on the plane of the plate. Wait 5 minutes and wipe with a clean cloth.
• Ammonia. The cleaning properties of alcohols can be used for glass ceramics. Mix water and ammonia in a ratio of 1: 5 (10 g of alcohol per 50 g of water). We pour everything into a spray bottle and cover the surface of the stove with the composition, focusing on the burnt areas. Wait 10 minutes, then wipe with a soft tissue.

Burnt milk, dilutions left after salty liquids and many other impurities can be washed off with our soap. In addition, the surface becomes mirror-shiny after alcohol.

With the help of ammonia, you can also remove traces of a burnt rag. To do this, the problem area must be abundantly covered with the mixture, the preparation of which is described above. Wait 5-10 minutes, then scrape with a special plastic spoon or metal scraper.

What is contraindicated for glass ceramics

Glass-ceramic plates have a number of features that absolutely cannot be ignored.

• The surface is quite strong and can withstand significant loads. But if you drop even a not very heavy metal object on it, for example, a knife with the point down or a pot lid, the glossy surface of the plate will be covered with a network of cracks.
• It is unacceptable to expose glass ceramics to temperature changes. That is, there is no need to put a pan from the refrigerator on a hot surface.

Treat the stove with care, try to minimize the leakage of milk or any other liquids on the hot burner. First, you will have to clean less, which also has a positive effect on the condition of the stove. Secondly, every case of spilled liquid, especially cold, is the cause of the appearance of microcracks, which are not immediately noticeable from the outside. But time will pass, cracks will appear for no apparent reason, and someone will be to blame, most likely the manufacturer.