Product review (4 stars): Wonderful  for keeping those little bits of food out
The area between our stove and countertop was simply a trap for food to get in while I was cooking .  I really like these because it is no longer a problem with food getting down in areas that I can't reach and the cleanup is really simple .  I took note of other reviews and have never used it in the dishwasher I simply dip it in some hot water when it's greasy and dirty and it cleans up beautifully .  I give it four stars instead of five simply because I wish it were a little longer and then I could have cut it off at a length that would not have left the front and back open (see pictures).  There's a small flange on the backside that fits between the stove and countertops so that it doesn't move.