Prevent Dirt And Crumbs From Falling Under The Stove With A Pool Noodle Hack

Peek under the average person's oven, and you're sure to find dirt, crumbs, dust bunnies, hair, and even a few toys (if there are kids in the house). Let it go long enough and this collection of debris could attract a host of unwanted visitors, such as ants, mice, and cockroaches. Cleaning your oven from the inside out is important, but with this one easy hack, you may be able to stop cleaning under it altogether. All it takes is a humble pool noodle and a pair of scissors.

Measure the gap beneath your stove and then take a pair of sharp scissors to cut the pool noodle to length. From there, cut it lengthwise so that it's in thirds. You may need to cut it more to adjust for the size of the gap beneath your oven. Once you have the correct size in hand, tuck it under the front of the oven so that the curved outside edge is the side that remains visible. Then, push it deeper under the oven so that it cannot be seen by someone standing across the room. You could also repeat this process with the space behind your stove so that nothing is able to fall back there.

The best cleaning hacks to keep your home tidy are the ones that require very little materials in order to do them — even better if they include something you already have lying around the house or garage. For the pool noodle hack, the materials required are easy to find and seriously inexpensive. 

A single noodle from Dick's Sporting Goods will run you $4.99, with options in red, green, or blue. But since the whole idea behind this hack is that you shouldn't be able to see it, choosing a specific color may not be necessary. For those who aren't picky about the color, things get even cheaper with these pool noodles from Lowe's for $2.98 each — the color will be chosen at random. If you have a long list of amazing pool noodle hacks that you're itching to try, then buying in bulk will be your best option for getting the cheapest price. This 40-pack of 2-inch diameter In The Swim Pool Noodles is $64.99, which works out to be $1.62 per noodle. Don't forget you clean under your oven before placing the noodle. Check out this hack that lets you clean under your oven without heavy lifing.