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Fortunately, an induction hob is a lot easier to clean than a gas hob! I also find it a lot more fun to do, less hassle and it gets really nice and clean. In this blog you can read how to keep your induction hob as good as new. In summary: make sure you remove stains in time. If you use a cleaning agent: make sure you use an approved agent. And: use the right pans.

MAKUS Honeycomb induction hob, in a 'farmhouse chic' kitchen

Some ingredients or liquids are best removed immediately after they end up on the hob. You can read more about that later. Other types of food or ingredients that end up on the hob during cooking are best removed immediately after cooking. Often, water or just a tiny bit of cleaning agent with a cloth is enough to get the induction hob clean again. You can also use a sponge to remove stains.

If residues are really caked on, you can use a metal induction scraper for this. You can buy one at Bol.com, for example. My experience and that we get back from our customers is that a scraper is not necessary when you clean your induction hob immediately after cooking (or after eating). So: don't buy one in the first place.

MAKUS Honeycomb induction hob,
experiment in color

A number of cleaning agents have been tested and approved by SCHOTT CERAN®, which is the manufacturer of ceramic glass for induction hobs. They have been tested for the removal of grease, food, lemon/water droplets and metallic reflective layers.

1. Delu Ako Minky (Ceramic Hob Cleaner)
2. Dr. Becher (Ceramics Rein)
3. JEMAKO (Lemonstone)
4. Kruidvat (Kruidvat ceramic hob cleaner)
5. Lidl – Promotion Article (W5)

These are not environmentally friendly products. Use as little as possible. We are working on our own sustainable MAKUS variant, but it is not yet available. Below are a number of types of stains and how to best remove them:

Burnt-in acids
Basic rule: make sure your pans are dry on the outside and bottom. If stains do occur due to the burning of an acidic liquid, they can be removed with an approved cleaning agent. With a cloth or sponge.

Shiny oil layer 'iridescent layer'
These stains can be caused by using unsuitable cleaning agents. If they burn in a few times during cooking, they become increasingly difficult to remove. You should remove these stains as soon as possible with an approved cleaning agent.

Burnt sugar
Sugar caramelizes at a temperature of approximately 110 degrees Celsius. On a hot induction plate, the sugar reacts with the ceramic glass. It is therefore important to remove the sugar as quickly as possible to prevent it from burning in. Do it as quickly as possible! Initially with a sponge or cloth. Is the stain already burned in? Then use a metal scraper. If the sugar burns in, small holes may appear, these do not affect the functionality of the induction plate.

Molten aluminum and plastic foil
Remove foil from the hot induction plate immediately. This prevents it from melting on the induction plate. Once it has melted on the induction plate, it can no longer be removed. It has no impact on functionality and stability.

Spots with a metallic shine
Cookware with an aluminum or copper base can leave a residue. The residue can leave spots with a metallic sheen. In most cases, these spots can be removed with an approved cleaning agent.

The glass of the MAKUS induction hob comes from SCHOTT CERAN®. This is the world's best ceramic glass and is scratch-resistant to a certain extent. Careless handling can still cause scratches. Here are some tips to prevent scratches:
- Use suitable pots and pans.
- Keeps both the hob and the bottom and sides of pans dry and clean.
- Do not use corrosive sprays such as oven sprays and stain removers.
- Do not treat your induction hob as a countertop.

MAKUS induction hob Marble, stainless steel pan

Hopefully you've become a little wiser about how to properly care for your induction hob! If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us via the contact form .

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