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After I started thinking more carefully about what I could do to improve my home, I realized that my entire kitchen needed to be renovated. I started small, by switching out my microwave and my small appliances, and then I worked towards completely overhauling the rest of the space. It took a lot of work, but before I knew it, my kitchen looked brand new. Check out this blog for more information about improving your kitchen and taking advantage of helpful appliance services programs. By taking the time to improve your home, you can enjoy a more beautiful environment that is easier to maintain.

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3 Tips to Avoid Damaging Your Glass, Electric Stove Top

If you have a flat, glass-top electric stove, you might love its modern look and the way that it works. However, you might be worried about damaging the delicate glass top. These tops can be more durable than you might think, and with proper care, your glass-top stove should last for years. These are a few helpful tips for avoiding damaging your stove top so that you can enjoy your range for as long as possible.

1. Be Careful with Heavy Pots and Pans

Sure, a nice, heavy cast-iron pan can be a wonderful thing to cook with. However, if you aren't careful with your really heavy pots and pans, you could accidentally crack your glass stove top. Make sure that you handle your pots and pans gently and with care, and don't "slam" them onto the top of your stove.

2. Avoid Spills

Even though just about every home cook has dealt with a boil-over or other type of spill on their stove top, it's important to try to prevent these from happening when you have a glass-top stove. This is because these spills can cause a big mess that can be difficult to clean, and that can make your stove top look less than its best. One good tip is to avoid turning your burners up on "high," as this can cause boil-overs and other messes rather quickly. Making sure that you use a big enough pot for the job and always being close by to keep an eye on whatever you are cooking can help as well.

3. Avoid Using Abrasive Cleaners

On your old stove, you might have loved to break out the steel wool and the abrasive cleaners to get rid of any cooked-on food or other messes on your stove top. However, you should avoid using abrasive cleaners or abrasive sponges when cleaning your glass, electric stove top. This is because the abrasion can actually cause scratching and marring on your glass stove top, and the marking could be permanent. Instead, use a cleaner that is designed for use on flat-top stoves and allow it to soak for a few minutes or otherwise follow the instructions on the bottle for the best-possible results.

If you want to keep your glass-top electric stove looking great, follow these three tips. Then, you can help ensure that your stove lasts for as long as possible without any damage to its top.