Kitchens are often the go-to gathering space for family fun, so of course you’ll want a spotless kitchen, whether it’s for aesthetic reasons or just hygiene. We all know that annoying gap between the stove and countertop. This tight little crevice, typically less than an inch wide, is one of the most frustrating cleaning challenges in a kitchen, especially since getting to it typically means some serious rearranging of major appliances.
There are countless Reddit discussions seeking help filling or cleaning this gap. Some folks even contemplate leaving the gap as-is, but you don’t have to. Since the counter and stovetop are where you’ll do the majority of your cooking and mess-making, keeping them clean isn’t just about appearances — it’s also about preventing a buildup of food debris and maintaining hygiene in your kitchen.
Most people hate cleaning this space because accessing it usually requires moving the stove, which is a huge pain and can be dangerous. The good news is that you can skip the heavy lifting and awkward cleaning attempts. Luckily, there’s a foolproof hack — all you need is aluminum foil, and you’ll never need to clean the floor between your stove and wall again.
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How aluminum foil keeps in between the stove and counter clean
1. Measure the length of the crack and add 4 inches to the length.
2. Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil that is as long as your measurement.
3. Fold the strip of foil in half, lengthwise.
4. Fold over the edges of the foil to make a foil boat-like shape. There’s no science to this step. Just crinkle the edges over to form sides.
5. Slide your aluminum boat into the crack between the wall and the stove so that it is sitting on the floor and pushed back into the shadows so that casual observers can’t see it.
It’s kind of like a drip pan for that little crack. The aluminum boat will catch all the crumbs and drips. All you need to do is toss it in the trash when it gets dirty and replace it with a new boat.
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