I have formica behind my stove, the same as my counter tops. I don't have any problem keeping it clean. I just wipe it down when I wipe the counter tops down. Although, I AM planning to put tile between my counter and cabinets and use glass inserts (the new glass tile) for accents and will use the glass insets as a backsplash. Was just at Home Depot last night and they had some very pretty glass tiles on sale.