Prevents boilovers: lifts and stabilizes the lid on pots and pans to reduce the risk of water, sauces, and soups boiling over. Less mess on stovetops and fewer interrupted cooking sessions. Improves heat dissipation: the elevated lid design creates a gap for air circulation, helping steam escape and lowering pressure inside the pot. This is especially useful when cooking porridge or other thick, starchy dishes that tend to foam and bubble up. Keeps cooking consistent: by allowing controlled steam release, the lid lifter helps maintain simmering and reduces sudden boilovers, making it easier to manage sauces, soups, and stews without constant monitoring. Multipurpose use and storage: functions as a pan lid lifter and a spill stopper during cooking, and can also serve as a pot lid organizer or holder in a cabinet when not in use. Compatible with pots and pans: designed to elevate standard pot and pan lids to reduce spills and improve ventilation during cooking. Typical use scenarios Cooking porridge or congee: elevates the lid to prevent foam and starchy boilovers while allowing excess steam to escape. Simmering sauces or soups: reduces the chance of sudden boilovers so you can simmer longer with less attention. Kitchen organization: use as a pot lid holder or organizer in a cabinet to keep lids tidy and accessible between uses. What it solves Reduces cleanup by preventing spillovers. Improves heat and steam control for more consistent cooking. Provides a simple way to store and organize pot lids when not on the stove. Function summary Elevates the lid on pots and pans to promote airflow and prevent boilovers. Acts as both a spill stopper during cooking and a lid organizer for storage.