'Burnt-on' hob stains wipe off wish ease thanks to one unexpected item
If you struggle to get rid of burnt-on stains on your electric hob, then you'll want to know this simple hack from a professional cleaner that makes it easy to remove them
Those who've been guilty of leaving spills on their electric hobs will know just how stubborn burnt-on marks can become. With each subsequent use of the hob, these stains seem to get increasingly baked in - making them even harder to shift.
Whilst it's sensible to wipe down the hob after every use, it's reassuring to know that stubborn burnt-on stains aren't impossible to tackle. Professional cleaner Ann Russell has shared a solution, recommending a particular item that she swears by for tackling these marks.
Ann, who frequently posts cleaning tips on her @annrussell03 TikTok account, recently responded to another user's video showing their attempt at using Cif Cream Cleaner to remove burnt stains from their hob. In the footage, a woman could be seen applying the product to scrub at the marks, before leaving it to work overnight and then wiping it away.
In the footage, the woman could be heard saying: "Well this is how it came out. I'm not so impressed. It took out a bit of it...."
Responding to the footage, Ann explained: "Cif is really, really good, but as you've seen, it has its limitations". For stubborn burnt-on residue, the professional cleaner suggests oven cleaner instead.
Displaying a tin of Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner, she explained: "For the burnt-on bits - oven cleaner. Really. Spray-on oven cleaner. Works brilliantly. Spray it on the circles and it will dissolve [...]. It won't hurt the glass or the ceramic top, but it's designed to remove burnt-on oven grease."
Viewers in the comments section expressed gratitude for Ann's guidance, with one remarking: "You've taught me more than my parents ever have on how to adult."
Another commented: "So here I am at 06:25am spraying oven cleaner on my cooker.
"Oven cleaner saved my deposit!" a third person added.
Should that prove unsuccessful, Ann suggests attempting a scraper, though urged caution. Other users shared their own tips.
"The Pink Stuff paste is also good!" one viewer noted. Another commented: "Bar Keepers Friend and vinegar. Let it sit and it comes up beautiful.
"I just use a metal scourer get its off straight away don't even need any products tbh," someone else shared.