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Amazon's No. 1 bestselling dish drying mat is just $10: 'No wet towel smell'
According to the brand, it can absorb four times its weight in water, dries quickly and looks nicer than a bulky rack.
If you're the type of person who dries your dishes as soon as you wash them, you deserve some kind of responsibility medal. For the rest of us lazy bones, having the proper drying surface to rest everything on is the key to avoiding a wet counter (and icky-smelling kitchen towels). That's why it comes as no surprise to us that the S&T Inc. Dish Drying Mat is an Amazon No. 1 bestseller (and has been purchased thousands of times in the past 30 days). It's much more absorbent than your standard dish rag, looks nicer than a drying rack and will set you back just $10.
Jumping in puddles on the sidewalk? Fun. Wiping up puddles on the counter? Eh, not so much. Keep things clean, dry and odor-free thanks to this unassuming accessory.
Just how much can the S&T Inc. Dish Drying Mat soak up? Well, according to the brand, it can absorb as much as four times its weight in water. Let's see a silicone mat attempt that! Its inner foam core acts as a soft landing pad for your fragile items, and the microfiber exterior allows it to dry quickly so you don't have a sopping wet piece of cloth on your counter.
Another plus? This minimalist mat will have your counter looking less cluttered than a bulky rack. Oh, and it can also be placed under small appliances like your blender or food processor and used as a slider. Since it's reversible, you won't have to clean it as often, but when it is ready for some freshening up, just toss it into the washer.
With 20 colors and prints to choose from, you're sure to find one that suits your space — and if you plan on drying a lot at once, it also comes in a larger size.
Over 27,000 Amazon customers have thrown in their old towels for this A+ alternative.
"Super absorbent, no wet towel smell," raved one content shopper. "I used to line my counter with towels, and I had to replace them every couple of days so they wouldn't smell ... I bought these and wanted to see how long they last without having any smelly odor, and it has been a month and they smell just fine. I dried some glasses directly on the mat and tested them, and there is no weird, lingering odor."
"This is so much nicer than the traditional dish rack I used before; it looked old fashioned, and this looks sleek and modern," shared another. "I always dry my dishes after washing, and then I was left with the big drying rack on the counter. Now I accomplish the same, and this looks much nicer on my counter. It soaks up water and dries within a half hour. ... They also wash well in the washing machine."
And it's not just for your counter, either. "I can't stress enough how amazing this pad is!" exclaimed a third. "I have fountains for my pets, so I bought some of these to put under them. One of the fountains began to leak. The pad absorbed all the water (well over a liter) that leaked out. I highly recommend!"
"These are good mats and they absorb well," said a mostly pleased user. "I just wish they were easier to fold. I had another brand previously that had two seams, which made it easier to fold and put in a drawer."
"It’s very thick and absorbent, ensuring no water drips onto the countertop, or off the countertop to the floor," wrote a final fan. "The only negative thing ... is that it is much smaller than expected. So if you purchase the smaller mat, buy two. Very good quality."
The holidays are coming up, and you know what that means — even more dishes to dry than usual...
And for your cabinets...
It never hurts to be prepared, and who wouldn't want to be prepared in the event of, say, a surprise leak under your sink? A bit of foresight can help prevent costly damage in this scenario, and it barely takes any effort. All you'd have to do is place this highly rated mat on the floor of your cabinet for protection.
What sets it apart from similar liners is the fact that it has raised edges, allowing it to trap a decent puddle of water should a leak occur. Better the mat than your cabinet! It's made of flexible silicone, so you can easily bend it to fit under your sink.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
