In this video, we're going to be sharing the secret to a shiny hob.
The methods we're about to show you are the ones that we successfully use to clean our hob
and even get rid of scratches. My name is Jo, and I'm from Expert Home Tips. The first place
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past saving, you'll love what we've got to show you. Keep watching to find out how we did it.
If you ask us, cleaning your hob is one of the most important household tasks. A dirty hob is
unhygienic and not very practical either but, worse than both of these, is that it can create
a fire risk in your home. Before we start cleaning it's important to be safe. You want to make sure
that your hob is switched off and that it has cooled down completely. Once you've done this
you can start wiping away any loose crumbs. We're just using a cloth soaked in warm soapy water.
Now we're ready to start with method number one. To get rid of the grime all you need is
baking soda and white vinegar. We've put ours in a spray bottle to make it even easier to apply.
Spray a thin layer of vinegar around the ceramic hob rings. Make sure the burnt-on marks,
in particular, are well covered. Next, sprinkle your baking soda over the vinegar. You should
start to see a fizzing reaction, which is going to help break down those tough burnt-on stains.
If you can't see anything, then maybe spray on a bit more vinegar. You should then leave the
solution to work its magic for a few minutes. Now you'll want to work the mixture into the
stain giving it a good scrub. We've used kitchen roll for this but you could use cloth, newspaper,
or a sponge. Finally, using that soapy cloth again, you can wipe away the baking soda mixture.
Method number two is to use hob cleaner. This is the way to go if natural cleaning isn't for you,
or you need something more powerful. We've tried lots of different ones but our favourites have
to be Hob Brite and Astonish hob cleaner. Start by putting on a pair of gloves. Remember you're
working with chemicals here. You should always follow the instructions on the packaging but,
generally speaking, you just need to shake the bottle well and apply it with a damp cloth.
Wipe the product in gently using circular motions and then take a fresh damp cloth to remove any
residue. These two methods should have removed the majority, if not all, of the burnt-on stains.
If your hob is in a particularly bad state, you'll need something else. That's where this tool comes
in. If you've never seen one of these before, it's a ceramic hob scraper. It's really easy to use.
Wherever you have burnt on marks, gradually chip away at the stains using back and forth movements.
Look how easy that was. No amount of scrubbing would have removed it otherwise. If you'd like to
add one to your cleaning kit, we've put an Amazon link in the description below. The next thing to
try is hob polish. This is the trick to getting rid of those horrible scratches. We've used peek
polish, which says it's safe for ceramic hobs. To apply it, a clean car polishing pad works best.
We're rubbing it in circular motions, but this can take quite some time, so we've got a better idea.
You can get drill attachments for just about anything. Polishing pads are no exception,
and this will cut your cleaning time significantly. Whilst the polish might not have
got rid of really deep scratches, it will have reduced the appearance of those on the surface.
We're certainly impressed with the results, but let us know if you'll be giving this method a try.
There's one spot on the hob that you might have forgotten about. If you've never removed the
knobs on your hob before, now is the time. You don't need any special tools to take them off
and you might be surprised by what you find. Once they're off, go ahead and remove all of that gunk.
We're using a toothpick to get right into the crevices. This might just be the most satisfying
part of cleaning your hob, so be sure to give it a go. Do you have any tips for cleaning your hob?
Let us know in the comments below. If you're going to be giving our methods a try,
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Thank you for watching and we'll see you next time for more expert home tips