Faucet and backsplash

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That Inch Between Your Faucet and the Backsplash
One of the big problem areas Handy's cleaning pros see is a thin soapy buildup just behind people's faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms. Scrape off that easy-to-miss filmy layer with a used gift card or old credit card—they're sturdy enough to swipe off the mess but shouldn't damage your countertops, Napelbaum says.