Induction Hob Cover during cooking
Using Induction Hob Covers while cooking: what can and cannot be done?
If you're looking for information about an induction protector while cooking, you usually want to know one thing for sure: can you safely cook on it and what does it do to your hob? With our Induction Hob Cover, the answer is clear: you use it to protect your induction and hob when you're not cooking, not while cooking. Many people put down an induction protector while cooking to avoid scratches, but with a hot induction hob, the protector can still be damaged. Therefore, it is important not to use the induction hob protector as a cooking surface while cooking, even if the material is heat-resistant.
Our Induction Hob Covers are made of high-quality 2 mm thick vinyl and work as a protective layer on your hob when the induction is off. You prevent scratches and other damage to your induction hob, for example from sliding items or contact between your pans and the hob when you put something down. This is exactly why an induction protector is so popular in everyday use: you keep your induction hob clean and you extend its lifespan. Below you can read specifically how to use our induction protector smartly, what the benefits of induction are and what to look out for when buying an induction protector.
Can you cook with an induction protector?
No, not with ours: cooking on induction with our induction protector in between is not the way to go. The protector is heat-resistant, but the extremely high temperatures of an active induction hob during cooking can damage the induction protector. Think deformation, sticking or permanent damage to the vinyl, causing your hob protector to lose its function. So if you want to cook on induction, always remove the induction hob protector from the induction hob before turning on the pan.
What you can do: use the induction protector once the hob has cooled down completely and is off. It then protects your induction hob from scratches, dirt, grease and minor damage from everyday use. Many people think that induction mats or induction mats are meant for cooking, but our solution is actually meant to protect your induction hob outside cooking moments. So your induction will stay nice for longer, without risk while cooking.
Induction hob protector for your hob: protect against scratches and damage
Our induction hob covers optimally protect your hob from scratches and other damage when it is not being cooked on. This is ideal in a busy household, where you sometimes use your induction hob as a place to put things. The induction hob protector protects against scratches from, for example, crockery, spice jars or a sliding chopping board, and also helps keep your hob clean. This prevents small damages to your induction hob from accumulating and eventually remaining visible.
The protector is made of 2 mm thick vinyl and is stable thanks to the black non-slip underside. This keeps the protective layer neatly in place on your hob, without constantly shifting. This is a practical way to protect your hob from scratches, especially if you often think of your hob as an extra work space. And because our induction hob protectors are also suitable for a ceramic hob, you have the same protection if you do not cook on induction but ceramic.
Induction hob covers and cooking mats: why an induction cover extends the worktop
A great advantage of our induction hob protector is that it extends the worktop when you are not cooking. For example, you can use a cutting board on your induction hob when the protector is over it, keeping your hob protected from scratches. This feels logical to many people: you have extra space in the kitchen, without the immediate fear of damaging your induction. So you get more out of your induction, even when you're not cooking.
Think of it as a sturdy hob protector and not something to cook on. Some people also call this type of solution cooking mats or induction mats, but our solution focuses on protection and workspace. That makes it a perfect induction hob protector for everyday use: put down when you're done, tidy up when you start cooking. And if you want something different from the standard, you can even choose a personalised induction protector with your own photo, so that your hob looks exactly how you want it.
Types of induction hob covers and size of induction hob: 50+ sizes for your induction
The right size is important, because an induction hob protector works best when it covers your hob properly. That is why all our induction hob covers are available in 50+ sizes, so there is a suitable size for almost any induction hob. From 28x52 cm to 95x55 cm, and the most popular size is 56x28 cm. So you can easily choose the right size for your induction hob, without being left with edges or open pieces.
For example, if you are looking for a larger size for a wide hob, then induction hob cover 90x52 is a logical option. For another common size, there is also induction protector 80x52. With a wide choice of sizes and over 24 collections with 4000+ products, there is always something to suit your kitchen. This is also useful if you want to use several induction hob protectors in your home, for example for different hobs.
Using Induction Hob Covers: flexible, rollable and easy to clean
In everyday life, you mainly want an induction protector to be easy to use. The vinyl material makes our induction hob covers easy to clean up because they are flexible and rollable. You roll it up, put it away and grab it again as soon as you finish cooking on induction. This makes it an original induction protector that is out of the way, but always ready to protect your hob.
Also nice: it is easy to clean, so you are not left with stains or residue. A quick wipe is usually enough to remove dirt and grease, making it easy to clean even after daily use on the countertop. If you want to tackle cleaning your hob yourself, you can additionally use an induction cleaner for the induction hob, but the protector already helps to keep your hob tidy for longer. This will keep the surface of your induction hob calmer and uncluttered, especially if you often cut and prepare in the same space.
Beware when buying an induction protector: buy induction protector with no surprises
When buying, it is smart to decide in advance how you will use the protector. Our induction hob covers are made to protect the hob from scratches when you're not cooking, not to use while cooking. This is the most important point to avoid disappointment: if you want to cook on induction, there should be nothing between the pan and the induction hob. This will prevent damage to the protector and keep your induction hob safe to use while cooking.
In addition, look at material, thickness and stability. Our induction hob protectors are made of 2 mm vinyl with a black non-slip underside, so it stays neatly on the hob. And because all induction hob covers are available in many sizes and collections, you can choose what suits your style and dimensions. If you're thinking of buying an induction protector or specifically thinking of buying induction hob covers, you'll be right on target with these points: suitable size, clear use outside cooking and a sturdy protective layer for everyday convenience.
Buying an induction protector: choose your perfect induction protector
If you want the best protection for your induction and your hob, choose a size that really fits and a design you love. Check out our collections and formats, such as an induction hob protector black or a variant with your own photo, and choose what works for your kitchen. You can also get inspiration if you're thinking of making your own induction protector, but with our wide choice, there's usually an instant fit. Choose your induction protector set or individual protector today and protect your hob from scratches as soon as you finish cooking.
Yes, our induction protector is also suitable for a ceramic hob. You use it in the same way: as protection when you are not cooking, reducing the risk of scratches and damage.
When the hob is off and cooled, you can put something down briefly, but the purpose remains: to protect the hob from scratches. Be careful not to slide heavy pans, as this can still scratch the protector itself.
You roll it up easily because the vinyl is flexible. Store it in a dry place so that the protective layer stays neat and you can use it again quickly.
Yes, the protector prevents scratches and helps keep your hob tidy for longer when you are not cooking. This extends the life of your hob and keeps your induction hob looking neat.