Easy for Hob Cleaning Tips

A clean gas hob and electric hob can completely transform the look of your kitchen by removing the dirt and grime with these simple cleaning tips.

Gas Hob

A gas hob requires the most amount of elbow grease to clean, but hard work will produce an extremely clean hob.
To get started, you will need to remove the metal racks and hob burner tops. Fill the tub with hot water and washing liquid to let them soak while you clean the rest of the gas hob.

Hob Cleaning Tip: Although it may seem like a good idea to soak the hob racks overnight, leaving them in water too long could cause rust, so only soak them for a short period.

  1. Using a damp cloth, remove as much loose food and grime as possible from the oven hob, paying careful attention to each gas ring as food can collect here.
  2. Apply a hob cleaning product of your choice directly to the hob and leave it for a couple of minutes before beginning to wipe it off with a damp cloth. Clean the cloth between wipes and repeat this process until all of the food grime has been removed.
  3. Once the hob is looking clean and fresh, turn your attention back to the metal racks and hob burner tops that have been soaking in the sink.
  4. These removable parts should now be easier to clean with a cloth or sponge and use an old unused toothbrush to get into the hard to reach areas. Rinse the hob burners and racks in cold water and allow them to dry completely before returning them to the hob.
  5. Finally buff the smooth surfaces of the gas hob with a clean soft cloth for an added shine.

Electric Induction Hob

An electric plate hob usually has four raised elements that heat your pots and pans, if your electric hob is not regularly maintained, food can burn into the grooves which can harbour germs and make it very difficult to clean.

  1. Spray the electric hob with a hob cleaner of choice and let it soaks for a couple of minutes.
  2. Soak a large cloth in hot water and then place this cloth over the hob, leave it for a further 3 minutes. The heat from the cloth will help to lift any burnt-on stains and grease.
  3. Remove the cloth and wipe off any loose grime or food, repeat this process until no more dirt is visible on the cloth.
  4. Use an old unused toothbrush to work the hob cleaning product into the grooves of the heating elements to remove tough grease stains
  5. Ensure the electric plates are free of any cleaning product by wiping them over with a clean damp cloth. Now your electric plate hob should look as good as new! Make sure the electric hob is dry before you use it again.
  6. When you turn the hob back on, it may burn a little if there is some product left on, however if any of the heating elements start to smoke severely immediately turn the hob off, wait for it to cool and then wipe it over with a clean damp cloth.