Anonymous wrote:I have had a ceramic cooktop for over 10 years ( at different apartments and now a house) and it really does not scratch easily. I have a ceramic induction cook top now, and that does require special pots and pans, but your plain jane electric cooktop does not.

As long as you aren't a klutz it should be fine. My friend's husband must have dropped something on theirs (he never admitted to it) so it is now cracked. It still functions well.

I have had a ceramic cooktop for over 10 years ( at different apartments and now a house) and it really does not scratch easily. I have a ceramic induction cook top now, and that does require special pots and pans, but your plain jane electric cooktop does not.

They aren't as delicate as you think. I use all kinds of cookware on mine, cook everyday, use a ceramic cleaner weekly. Going on 7 years, not one scratch, looks brand new. Easy to wipe up spills.

Electric heat is not like gas, it is unforgiving. That being said, there is a learning or burned curve until you get used to it.

I know everyone prefers gas, but it's not an option in our home. What do I need to know about ceramic cooktops? How can I keep one free of scratches and stains? What cook ware do you use? (I've read various opinions on hard adonized cookware on ceramic cooktops)