My husband cooks and I usually clean up the GE glass top stove. Glass top makes it easy to clean daily with minimal effort and extra polishing, every couple of days doesn't take long either. Just remember to let the glass top completely cool before you use the polishing compound and thoroughly clean the top before using it for the very first time. I have not had to use the self cleaning option as of yet. I enjoy the extra counter top space when the stove is not in use.