Yesterday, I gave my glass hob a routine scrub. Beneath a greasy splatter, I found a fresh scratch – another one. At the rate this is going, it’ll soon look more like an ice rink! Where am I going wrong?
Scratches on glass hobs (ceramic and induction alike) are inevitable with everyday use, but there are habits that make things worse. To stop the etching, we’ve rounded up five ways you’re unintentionally scratching your hob and what you can do to fix things.
How you’re scratching your hob
Moving the pan as you stir
Moving the pan back and forth to shake the ingredients feels natural, but it’s taking its toll on the surface beneath. As the base of your pan drags across the glass hob, it’s leaving unsightly scratches behind. If all the scratches are short and collected around the heating element, that’s an obvious sign of this particular damage.
You’re also more likely to make a mess if any grease accidentally spills over the side of the pan and burns on. We suggest stirring with a utensil by hand or using a pair of tongs to rotate ingredients instead.
Dropping the pan heavily
Take great care with heavy pots and pans such as woks and cast iron casserole dishes. If these are dropped o...