Clean The Gap Between Your Stove & Countertop With A Kitchen Essential

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Even if you keep your home in pristine condition, there's a good chance that the small gap in between your stove and countertop is at least a little grimy. Food crumbs, splatters, and grease can easily find their way in, and because it's so narrow, this crack is often overlooked. In fact, you might not notice the buildup until it becomes a substantially gunky mess, making it one of the hardest spots to clean in your kitchen. Fortunately, getting it squeaky clean is possible with a kitchen essential you already have on hand: baking soda.

Because it acts as a mild abrasive, scrubbing away built-up dirt without scratching delicate surfaces, there are many clever ways to clean a kitchen with baking soda. It can also deodorize, making it a double-duty product for wiping away the debris and odors associated with cooking. Read below to learn how to use it to easily remove the gunk from the gap between your stove and counter, and the steps you can take to keep this area clean.

To deep clean the area between your stovetop and counter, you'll need baking soda, water, a cotton pad or thin microfiber cleaning cloth, and either a butter knife or a plastic spatula, depending on how wide the gap between your stove and countertop is. Start by adding a few tablespoons of baking soda to a bowl, then add a small amount of water until a thick paste forms. Dip your cotton pad or microfiber towel into the mixture and wrap it around your spatula or butter knife. Stick your tool into the gap between your stove and countertop, and scrub the paste along the area. Then rinse by dampening a cloth in water and wiping off the baking soda.

You can keep the area between your stove and countertop clean with an aluminum foil hack. Simply use foil to create a V-shape and slide it into the dreaded gap to catch splatters and debris. Replace it with a new piece whenever it starts to fill up. Alternatively, you can purchase a heat-resistant silicone strip that lies over the edge of the countertop and stove, completely blocking this gap.