How to clean an electric stovetop – and the 4 mistakes cleaning pros say to avoid

Luxury kitchen with blue lower cabinets, white counters, electric stovetop, and open shelving on white subway tiles .

For most people, the kitchen acts as the epicenter of their home, with the stovetop or cooker at the center of that.

Keeping electric stovetops clean is necessary for both hygiene and functionality. Cleaning yours can be a breeze if you are using the right approach, but experts warn there are four mistakes to avoid including using abrasive pads, overusing razor scrapers and forgetting to rinse off cleaning materials.