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This Amazon Find Has 5,000 Glowing Reviews and Creates Storage Space Out of Thin Air

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One of the keys to cooking on the fly is keeping a stash of your go-to ingredients within arm’s reach of your stove. Having just what you need on-hand can save you time, and makes it easy to infuse your dishes with flavor, whether you have a collection of finishing salts, spice blends, or hot sauces. The problem? Many of us would rather not waste precious countertop space on a storage tray or turntable , or just don’t have that kind of space, to begin with. Not to worry, though, if you change your outlook slightly, you can discover up to 30 inches of bonus storage space hiding in plain sight! That is, the area above your stove, which can be transformed into a bonafide mini-pantry, thanks to this clever magnetic shelf from StoveShelf .

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The StoveShelf has a nearly flawless 4.7-star rating on Amazon , so clearly, there are a lot of people who struggle to find a spot for their favorite cooking staples. As one fan shares, “This shelf is amazing. I no longer have to reach in the cabinet to get my salt and pepper, it’s right there, easy access”. Adds another, “This is fantastic! I’m a nut for clean counters but I also love convenience. This holds everyday spices off the counter and is super easy to clean.”

The neutral, brushed stainless steel finish doesn’t command attention, and the shelf has a raised edge that sits flush against your wall, giving it an industrial look. Two heavy-duty magnets on the underside of the shelf attach securely to the top of your oven’s display, so you’ll have a sturdy base for displaying and organizing your cooking essentials. Plus, unlike installing a wall shelf, the StoveShelf requires zero assembly or tools (perfect for renters). Depending on the size of your range, you can choose between a 20, 24, and 30-inch design , the latter being the standard for most ranges.

In addition to providing bonus storage space, the StoveShelf solves another common problem : items falling into the black hole between your oven and the wall (we’ve all been there). One reviewer shared, “Our new stove sits further away from the wall than the old one, so the items I usually keep on the back were in danger of falling behind and becoming wedged in the extra space. This shelf turned out to be the perfect solution to the problem!”

Or, if your range is totally flush against your kitchen’s backsplash, you can position the shelf so the edge faces you to prevent items from sliding off the front. The shelf’s surface wipes clean and also detaches easily for hand-washing if it gets particularly grimy. One note about storing oils: since they can spoil when exposed to heat and light, you may want to keep your expensive oils stored in a cabinet rather than atop your stove! Everything else is fair game, though, be it salt, pepper, spices, your kitchen timer, or even a recipe card!

Buy: StoveShelf Magnetic Shelf for Kitchen Stove , $39.99

Vanessa Spilios

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Vanessa received her culinary training at Boston U. and has a background in housewares product development & marketing. When not testing appliances or developing recipes, she spends her time drawing and tending to her small but mighty porch garden.

Source : food