Keeping a Cooktop Clean and New-Looking

I have a habit that some might call obsessive, but as a result my cooktop looks almost new after 18 years of use.

I cover my unused burners every time I cook on the cooktop.

I keep a length of foil, long enough to cover two burners, folded in half; and an old pie pan on the rollout shelf next to my cooktop (I have four burners).

Whenever I am going to use the cooktop, I get them out and cover the burners I don't plan to use.

I can then saute to my heart's delight and not have a big mess to clean up when I am done.

Because of my habit my cooktop doesn't get, or need, much scrubbing and remains shiny clean.

I save time and effort in the bargain.

Try it and you'll see what I mean.

Peggy