Most induction cooktops are built to last and are frequently coated with glass. As we all know though, glass is by no means immune to picking up scratches over time. Here are the common causes of induction cooktop scratches: * Sliding, rather than lifting, cookware items across the surface. * Being too heavy-handed when it comes to placing your cookware on the induction hob. * Using pots and pans with a particularly rough exterior. Before you panic, your induction cooktop may just be marked, rather than scratched. To see if you have a genuine problem on your hands, grab a damp microfiber cloth and gently wipe away at the mark. If that doesn’t work, run your finger gently over the area to see if you can detect any depth to the mark. If it turns out you have a scratch on your induction cooktop, there’s not an awful lot you can do without calling in the specialists for a professional repair. This really is one of those situations where prevention is much better than cure. If you’re not concerned about the look of our induction cooktop, you should not experience scratches to cause any noticeable problems with the cooking performance.