9 Dangerous Glass Stovetop Habits You Should Never Do

5. Cooking with dirty kitchen utensils

Cooking with dirty cookware can leave residue and grime on the stovetop, which can damage the surface. Always make sure your cookware is clean before using it on a glass stovetop.

6. Place a hot lid face down on a glass stove

Placing a hot lid face down on a glass stove can be a dangerous habit. The sudden change in temperature may cause the glass cooktop to crack or shatter, which may result in serious injury or property damage.

Indeed, glass is a poor conductor of heat. So when a hot object is placed on it, the glass can be stressed and weakened. When the hot lid is placed face down on the glass cooker, it can create a sudden and significant temperature change, which could cause the glass to break.

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