Get rid of those pesky grease stains once and for all. Dotdash Meredith / Janet Maples Many people clean their cooktops and countertops after each round of cooking, but tend to forget the backsplash.

Whether you're pan-frying chicken piccata in olive oil or tossing a rich penne a la vodka with crispy prosciutto, grease stains are an inevitable part of cooking, and removing them can be a real pain.

Fill a spray bottle with hot water and add 1/4 teaspoon of a good dish soap that contains grease-cutting ingredients (Dawn or Palmolive). Shake to mix well. Starting at the top of the backsplash, ...