Choosing a scraper for a glass-ceramic plate

Innovation in the kitchen has long since migrated from the status of "light fiction" to "today". Therefore, you will hardly surprise anyone with a glass-ceramic stove. Outwardly spectacular, ergonomic, disguised as the environment, they are loved by many of these qualities. And if someone is thinking about purchasing such a stove today, then in most cases doubts are associated with caring for it. While it's simple, the key is to get the right scraper.

A glass-ceramic stove is not suitable for those who often suffer from their own sloppiness and want to cook quickly and, let's say, brutally. Glass ceramics require careful maintenance, which over time will become an easy habit. Traditional means are indispensable. But if grease from a frying pan sprinkles on the stove, soup spills or coffee spills, you cannot ignore this. It is for this that a special spatula was invented, which they used to call a scraper.

What the scraper does:

• with food debris on the surface of the stove, which had time to dry;
• with burnt fragments on the surface.

The main advantage of this blade is that the slab remains intact and intact: no cracks, no scratches, no inaccuracies. The scraper consists of a handle, blade and screw. The handle can be steel or plastic, the blade is usually made of stainless steel, and the screw has adjustable scrapers, it holds the cleaning part of the tool tightly.

The scraper is a must. No cloths and brushes are suitable for the glass-ceramic hob. And if even a few scratches or cracks are allowed, in addition to deteriorating the appearance, the operation of the equipment and its operational characteristics may suffer. It would seem that such trifles, but everything is interconnected. There are a lot of scraper models on the market: from the simplest to the most advanced ones. There are samples of a special design, which makes it possible to hang them on rails, which is very convenient.

However, you cannot rely on scrapers alone: ​​if the stains are heavily eaten in, the tool will have to be helped. The stain can be pre-treated with a paste, mixed soda with water until sour cream. This composition is applied to the stain, a damp sponge is placed on top and after 8 minutes the dirt can be removed. If you don't feel like using the paste, the most common olive oil will do. The stove should be slightly warmed up so that the dirt can more easily lag behind the surface. Cleaning is carried out using special products that help to form a protective film on the surface.

The simplest models are plastic. They usually do not have replaceable blades, they are lightweight and do not have protective elements. Plastic scrapers are cheap, but even washing them is not very convenient: grease comes off the plastic inactive.

The best option would be a metal scraper with replaceable blades. Moreover, it can have a plastic or rubberized handle, which visually lightens the model, so the scraper will not look like a bulky kitchen accessory. Ideally, the product has a protective part that allows you to protect the blade and hands of the owner. There are universal scrapers that can be used absolutely on any hob, and at the same time clean tiles and glass with them.

Plastic models will be among the cheapest. They do the job of removing stains from induction hob surfaces, but perhaps not as quickly and easily as special metal models. Low cost versus practicality is a perennial debate. A scraper with a metal handle is more expensive, and the buyer is wondering if such a kitchen accessory is worth the money. But if the kit comes with additional blades, this is an excellent acquisition for glass ceramics. The screw is unscrewed, and instead of the old blade, a new one becomes.

There are not many criteria for choosing a scraper.

• The reputation of the manufacturer. If a supplier has good reviews and his brand is strong in the market, most likely he is responsible for his products. Of course, there are also sensible no-names, but with brands everything is more predictable.
• Scraper thickness. If the tool has a thin cutting part, such a product will be considered more convenient to use. If the product is not of such high quality, its wear will be early. The blade protrudes from the scraper body only slightly, by a couple of millimeters, but still, if it is thick, difficulties in use are provided.
• Storage opening. If the scraper has a hanging hole, this model of tool is better. The working tool will hang before your eyes and will not get lost in drawers and on shelves.
• Cleaning option. Almost all modern models for cleaning ceramics and glass ceramics can be washed in dishwashers. These instruments are not afraid of chemical compositions. And even if he spends a long time in the foam with "chemistry", there is no threat to his composition and integrity.

A correctly selected scraper for the hob is a guarantee that the hob will remain in its original form for a long time. Cleaning the surface will become habitual, and the owners will no longer be able to wash it in some other way: you quickly get used to the scraper, it is reliable, convenient and instantly copes with dirt. It's a shame if it breaks quickly.

There are several brands that every now and then fall into the ratings of these products. The appearance of their products on the counter is an incentive to acquire a useful kitchen accessory. Several brands will appear on this list.

The brand produces modern, well-thought-out products that are absolutely safe to use. These are comfortable, ergonomic designs that remove any stains and dirt. Almost all models have a spare blade in the kit, the scraper is represented by a durable iron body. Manufacturing is based in Italy.

Such a knife will clean glass, tiles and glass ceramics quickly and without scratches. The plastic body makes the device lightweight, the entire length of the scraper is 155 mm. Its blade is made of special high strength steel. There is a protective plate, it is movable.

The handle of the scrapers of this company is very comfortable, as a rule, rubberized. The set includes a double-sided blade. The protective cover is also thought out by the designers.

The popular brand has come up with a whole set that helps you quickly and efficiently care for your hob. This kit includes the scraper itself, 5 blades for it, a special cleaning cloth that gently cleans the surface of the technique, and a silicone product that also makes cleaning easier.

Scrapers, cute in design, lightweight, functional, easy to use. They have a hanging hole.

It is also a fairly comfortable and common model that has a plastic handle. There are also additional removable blades. Usually in stores it is sold complete with a special agent that cleans ceramics.

This brand is not cheap, but it presents products that it calls universal. The scraper of this brand will remove dirt not only from the stove, but also from the tile, and will protect glass surfaces from stubborn dirt.

Represents budget models, which may not seem particularly attractive outwardly, but they absolutely accurately cope with their functions. The only drawback of the scraper is that the blades dull quickly. Someone needs 2 cleanings to feel this, other users note the need to change the blade after 6-7 large cleanings.

A scraper is not needed every time when cleaning a glass-ceramic hob. If there is no stubborn dirt on the surface, there are no burnt parts either, there is no need to get the scraper. All other cases require the use of mild cleaning agents, rags and gentle movements. Of course, the cleaning liquid must be special, specifically for glass ceramics. These are gels or pastes designed to care for surfaces prone to scratching.

And a few more tips for cleaning glass ceramic hobs.

• If a film forms with a special cleaning agent, it is removed with a scraper along with the dirt. The tool is placed to the surface at an angle of 30 degrees. Contaminated areas are processed back and forth until the surface is cleaned.
• A prerequisite for proper cleaning is to monitor the position of the scraper. If you hold it incorrectly, the surface can be scratched, which will already be irreversible damage. After using a knife for cleaning, the remaining dirt on the stove can be easily removed with a sponge, and then wipe the surface with a soft cloth.
• After work, the tool is thoroughly rinsed with warm water, it is not forbidden to use detergents. The scraper must be dried so that rust does not appear. If not dried, the knives dull quickly. Of course, you can simply change the blade, but doing this too often is not a practical approach.
• The scraper has no homemade counterparts - any similar product (as it seems to the owner) can be traumatic for the surface of the plate. In no case are sharp knives, hard sponges, metal scouring pads, abrasive cleaning compounds, oven sprays and ordinary dishwashing liquids used instead of a scraper.
• The glass-ceramic surface can be cleaned with a glass cleaner, vinegar and baking soda (if a scraper is not needed).
• If the surface of the stove is very dirty, it should be cleaned like this. First, a scraper removes the remnants of food, then a special liquid is applied, it is rubbed with a soft cloth. Only then the surface is wiped dry.

Foil and plastic are considered to be particularly harmful to ceramic tiles. If these components get on a hot surface, they melt and stick to the stove. Even a scraper will not be able to remove them from the surface in one moment.

Slabs with glass-ceramic coating are beautiful, comfortable, and look nice both in small kitchens and in large ones. And to preserve their beauty, you need to organize proper, regular care, in which the scraper takes center stage.