Product review (5 stars): I ordered the second set because I found out the hard way while canning that it's not a good idea to spill syrupy liquids
I have bought two sets of these protectors now.  I ordered the second set because I found out the hard way while canning that it's not a good idea to spill syrupy liquids. I didn't notice it and the sugars dried and literally glued the magnetic strip to my stovetop. It took a little work, but eventually I had to break/cut out a section of the magnet to get it off the edge of the stovetop. No harm done though, no damage to the stove and now I just use the strip with the gap on the opposite side so that it's closest to the back side of the stovetop where there is no real danger of a spill. They definitely do what they're advertised to do - no spills down the side of the stove so that I have to pull the whole thing out to get it cleaned. Now I only have to do a quick wipe down when the stove is getting it's warranty check-up and the technician has it pulled out for me!