• To prevent scratches, refrain from using objects like knives or steel wool.
• Only begin cleaning once the hob is completely cool. Otherwise, cleaning agents can leave burnt stains.
• Always remove dirt straight away. The older and more stubborn the dirt is, the harder it is to remove.
• Dirt like grease stains can be cleaned more easily with warm water instead of cold water.
• Water stains can easily be polished away with a clean microfibre cloth.

Washing-up liquid not only leaves your crockery sparkling clean, but also your hob.

• Put a little washing-up liquid on the hob.
• Spread the liquid on the hob using the soft side of a sponge.
• Wipe off with water and then polish with a clean, dry cloth.

Dishwasher tabs do wonders for removing encrusted dirt, stubborn stains and burnt-on marks on your hob.

• Crush a dishwasher tab in a bowl.
• Add warm water and mix into a thick paste.
• Apply the thick paste to the stained areas and allow it to take effect for a whole day.
• Dampen occasionally with water.
• After leaving to take effect, remove the paste with a cloth, wipe with a damp cloth or soft sponge and then rub dry.

• Clean the glass ceramic hob.
• Apply toothpaste to a clean cloth.
• Gently rub the cloth over the scratches. Warning: Do not rub too firmly!
• Remove any residue with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth.
• Polish again as needed.

• Mix two tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda with a little water and vinegar into a paste.
• Spread the paste onto the hob using a cleaning cloth.
• Allow to take effect for five minutes.
• Then clean with a sponge and polish with a dry cloth.

• Halve a lemon and remove the pips.
• Gently treat the affected areas with the exposed side of the lemon.
• Allow the lemon juice to take effect for a few minutes.
• Then wipe the hob with clean water and polish dry with a cloth.