This handheld, foldable splatter guard works flawlessly and fits discreetly in any kitchen space.

Too often, I’ve had to bid adieu to a brand-new white T-shirt while cooking. I don’t consider myself a messy person, but sauces, soups, odorous fish and fatty meats- bacon, in particular- over high heat are a literal recipe for disaster, causing neglected pots and skillets to bubble over and splatter onto the chef, the stovetop and even the nearby counter. Needless to say, the clean-up isn’t always worth the culinary reward. 

During a recent bout of sickness, I concocted a large batch of soup, chock-full of bone broth, zucchini, jasmine rice, green onion, and anything that was close to expiring in my refrigerator. The pièce de résistance was turmeric — the antioxidant-packed rhizome renowned for lowering inflammation and warding off illnesses.

Delicious and nourishing, my liquid masterpiece still made me nervous when I reheated it, since turmeric’s signature golden yellow is notorious for staining everything from fabric to countertops. Luckily, I had Kuhn Rikon’s Essential splatter guard to prevent another wardrobe- or kitchen surface-ruining snafu.

This splatter guard is $35 well spent for a cleaner kitchen on sauce day.

Using Kuhn Rikon’s splatter guard is practically foolproof, so much so that the company doesn’t provide written instructions on its packaging. Simply unfold the tool and place it over any pot, pan or skillet that’s 12 inches or less — and that’s it.

The guard’s design also folds into three sections, so you can fold the panels back individually for quick, easy ingredient addition and/or stirring.

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