Quick and easy induction stove cleaning

What is the best way to clean an induction stove? Find out in this blog post. An induction stove increases your cooking pleasure because it is fast, easy to use and energy-efficient. But keeping it in top condition requires daily cleaning and regular maintenance. In this blog post you will read how to prevent rings, remove burnt-in stains and the easiest way to clean daily.

Tips for cleaning induction stoves

Cleaning an induction stove is not very complicated, but you want to do it right. Aggressive cleaning products or scouring pads will damage the stove. Our cleaning tips are safe for the induction stove and your skin.

• How to remove burnt-on stains?

• Dull stains on the induction stove?

• How to prevent rings on an induction stove?

• Daily maintenance of your Bosch induction stove

More handy tips:

• Which cleaning products to use and not to use?

• What are the best pans?

How to remove burnt-on stains?

To remove burnt-in stains or caked-on dirt from your induction stove, you need a bit of patience and the right cleaning products. Because these kinds of stains are often somewhat stubborn. In any case, never use a scouring pad or undiluted all-purpose cleaner. Use a special glass scraper for glass ceramic stoves. Don't have one? Then use a wooden spatula or (old) plastic card. Never use anything sharp as this will damage the induction stove.

1. First try to loosen the stains slightly by placing a hot, damp cloth on it for a while.

2. Then move the special scraper at a 45-degree angle to avoid scratching, for the really stubborn stains. Use the glass scraper only on the glass plate and not on the frame to avoid damage.

3. Is the stain still not completely gone? Gently rub the stain with a special stove cleaner for induction stoves and a microfibre cloth. Don't have an induction stove cleaner? Use a mixture of warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Then wipe off with a microfibre cloth and some clean water. Remember that you are cleaning an electric stove. So be careful with water.

Dull stains on the induction stove?

Dull spots can be caused by cleaning agents that are not removed properly, accumulated limescale or grease residue, pans with an aluminium base or pan that boils over and this does not immediately clean up the dirt. A dull coating is best removed with stove cleaner for induction stoves and a microfibre cloth. Prevent it? Make sure you use the right pans and wipe down the stove after each use and polish it dry with a polishing cloth.

How to avoid rings on an induction stove?

Dark circles can be caused by overcooking, shifting pans or limescale. The best way to prevent rings is to react immediately if a pan boils over. Remove liquids immediately (be careful with heat!) and wipe the induction stove clean immediately with a soft, damp cloth. Using pans with smooth, clean bottoms can also help avoid rings.

Daily maintenance: cleaning Bosch induction stove

Clean the stove after every use. This way, it won't take you much time and you'll avoid really stubborn dirt like rings and caked-on food residue.

Follow these steps:

1. Let the induction stove cool down before you start cleaning. This will prevent you from damaging the stove or burning cleaning products.

2. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe away food residues or spilled water. A microfibre cloth works best here because it won't leave scratches.

3. Remove stains with a special induction stove cleaner or a mixture of water and a little washing-up liquid.

4. Dry the stove with a clean, dry cloth to avoid streaking and maintain the shine.

What is the best induction stove cleaner?

It is said that you can clean an induction stove just fine with baking soda, Dasty or a cleaning vinegar. Be careful with these. Our advice:

Do use:

• Glass ceramic cleaner

• Microfibre, cleaning and polishing cloth

• Special glass scraper

• Hot water

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Better not to use:

1. Scouring pads

2. Abrasive cleaning agents

3. Soda

4. Acidic cleaning agents such as lemon

5. High-pressure cleaners or steam jets

What are the best pans for an induction stove?

Do you really need new pans for induction cooking? That depends on the pans you already have. Cooking on induction works differently to cooking on gas.

It is important that the pan you use for induction cooking:

• Has a magnetisable and conductive bottom. Test this by sticking a magnet to the bottom. Does the magnet stay in place? Then the test has been passed.

• Has a completely flat bottom. A ‘convex’ bottom is a no-go. The pan then does not connect to the induction plate, which means energy is lost and the stove does not work as well.

• Has no damage to the underside. Cooking on gas can cause this. The damages can scratch the induction stove.

Apart from most stainless steel cookware, cast iron cookware is also a good option. Pans with a non-stick coating are easy to use; just make sure they are suitable for induction. Aluminium and pure copper are not suitable for induction stoves, unless they have a special magnetic layer.

So don't immediately throw away all your plans if you switch to induction cooking. Test them first.