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🔥 9 Dangerous Glass Stovetop Habits You Should Never Do — Protect Your Kitchen and Your Cooktop
Glass stovetops add a sleek, modern touch to any kitchen. But while they look beautiful, they’re not as indestructible as they seem. One wrong move can leave your glass cooktop scratched, cracked, or even shattered. To keep your stovetop (and your safety) intact, it’s important to avoid these common — and surprisingly dangerous — habits.
Here are 9 glass stovetop habits you should never do:
1. Using Cast Iron Directly on the Surface
Cast iron pans are heavy and have rough bottoms. Dragging or dropping them on a glass stovetop can cause deep scratches or even cracks.
✅ Tip: If you use cast iron, lift it carefully and consider placing a heat diffuser between the pan and the surface.
2. Not Cleaning Spills Immediately
Burnt-on spills, especially sugary ones, can permanently stain or etch the glass surface.
✅ Tip: Wipe up spills after the stovetop cools using a soft cloth and stovetop-safe cleaner. For sugary spills, clean them as soon as the surface is safe to touch.
3. Placing Hot Lids on the Glass
Hot lids from pans can create a vacuum seal on the glass, which may cause the lid to stick — or worse, crack the surface when pried off.
✅ Tip: Always place hot lids on a trivet or heat-safe surface.
4. Using Abrasive Cleaners or Scrub Pads
Steel wool, scouring powders, and rough pads will scratch your glass stovetop and dull its finish.
✅ Tip: Use a non-abrasive cooktop cleaner and a soft microfiber cloth or sponge.
5. Turning on the Burner with No Pot or Pan
Heating an empty burner for too long can cause thermal shock or damage the heating element under the glass.
✅ Tip: Only turn on burners when you’re ready to cook — with cookware already in place.
6. Dragging Pans Across the Surface
Even smooth-bottom pans can leave marks or fine scratches if dragged across the glass repeatedly.
✅ Tip: Always lift pots and pans when moving them.
