Jumbo XL Dish Drying Mat (19”x24”), Low-Profile, Super Absorbent, Quick Dry Fabric, Waterproof & Slip-Resistant, for Kitchen Counter, Trimmable, Easy to Clean (USA Made)(Light Grey)

2ND REVIEW, 1ST BELOW: I love these mats, have ordered them several times. I only wish they had different choices in color/design and the grey diamond pattern I have been ordering is not available at this time. Anyway these are awesome, they not move/slip around, super absorbent, washable and waterproof, spills can be quickly and successfully removed with dish soap and your dish cloth, and look nice on the counter for when you're handwashing a few dishes/pots and pans that will be put away soon. Hate the look of dish drainers on the counter. CARE & WASHING: I highly recommend you wash these by themselves, on gentle, even its only one, and air dry. They will last longer, as the rubbing against other fabrics increases the nubs and pills, which make them unsightly. I have used a battery operated fabric shaver to remove them to get longer wear out of them. I don't think these will ever wear out, just become unattractive after awhile. I HAVE DISCOVERED A COUPLE OF USES FOR THESE WHEN THEY BECOME TOO WORN OR UNSIGHTLY: THEY ARE GREAT FOR UNDER PET WATER BOWLS AS THEY ARE WATERPROOF. WE HAVE LAMINATE FLOORS AND IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL, WATER LEFT ON THE FLOOR OR UNDER THE BOWL WILL MAKE THE LAMINATE SWELL. SECOND USE I FOUND FOR THESE WAS FOR ON TOP OF OUR NEW WASHER AND DRYER TO KEEP THEM FROM GETTING SCRATCHED! FIRST REVIEW: Love this drying mat! Hard to believe such a thin felt like/waterproof backed product absorbs so well, you don't even know it's had anything wet put on it. If you still coffee/food on it by accident, it wipes up clean (especially if you see it right away.) This mat 'DOES NOT MOVE AROUND AT ALL" stays in place. I hate the looks of plastic dish drainers cluttering up the counter. I don't own one, i'd have to take it out, put it away, or leave it on the counter. This looks nice on my counter even with nothing on it (square diamond squares/gray) We use dishwasher atleast 3 times a week, we handwash pots, pans and large baking dishes that drip dry on this mat. You can't even tell it's wet. I forgot to tell my husband not to put it in the dryer, as recommended, but it turned out ok. Doing this can breakdown the unfinished edges and make it a little fuzzy. Elenor in Chino

TL;DR version - (scroll down for the full review) PROs: - Large enough to hold a lot of dishes - Super absorbent - Inexpensive - Waterproof backing - Unobtrusive and easily put away - Seems well made/lasting - (Basically it’s a shammy with a waterproof back) Yes, I would recommend. CONs: - None so far but I haven’t tried washing it FULL REVIEW: I recently bought a home with a small kitchen. The sink itself is small too (single basin). The seller left me the sink protector, which doubles as a dish drainer, and there’s a dishwasher to drain them in, but I am fine with hand washing and just needed a place to let them dry. I started using a kitchen towel but it wasn’t big enough for larger loads/items, and having a regular permanent drainer basket takes up some of the little counter space I have. More so, the fancy ones that fold away were either too small or too expensive (or both. What good is it having a foldable drainer if it only *really* holds your plates? Enter this gem of a dish drying mat! This is basically like a shammy (i.e. Sham-wow or whatever brand you know them as) with a waterproof backing. It’s very slightly soft/cushioned, super absorbent, large (almost covers a whole counter) and yet unobtrusive. It is nice-looking enough to leave out all the time (my mom even complimented the look of it) but you could easily roll it up and put it away when you aren’t using it. I have also just slapped my cutting board straight down on it because - why not? I haven’t seen it leak through, but I keep it flush with my sink ledge and a few times, a little water HAS gotten underneath. That’s probably just me though. I haven’t tried washing it yet but it doesn’t smell and it seems to air dry fine. Really, I absolutely love this thing!!!

Made well, looks nice sitting on counter. Washes up nicely. A fair amount of colors to choose from. Will be purchasing a second one.

These are nice size and very attractive, but the water seeps through underneath and leaves counter wet. Maybe I am using them wrong.

I have used this blue indigo mat every day in the kitchen for over 7 months, having converted from using a heavy plastic rack that accumulated water. I love it this mat! It absorbs water like crazy, keeps the counter dry and tidy, washes well, is the perfect size for the available counter next to my sink, and has held up great for such a reasonable price. I love the color as well, and it is cheerful and pretty in my kitchen. I am sure I will buy another soon just to have a backup mat. I highly recommend this drying mat!

Good dry mat, expensive price for what it is

I did not buy this drying Mat for it’s intended purpose of drying dishes, however my review is relevant to everyone. This mat is thin, it’s very stable due to its low profile and rubber backing, but most importantly for me it was the best at giving a dry feel when touched after dumping 1/3 cup of water. I want a product to go in the bottom of my dogs crate during a long international flight in cargo. I was worried that a disposable pee pee pad would just be torn up if she gets anxious and would not stay in place. So I ordered a pack of reusable pee pee pads, a memory foam bath mat, and this drying mat to test out. All claimed they have a good absorption rate. Indeed the all soaked up the 1/3 cup of water no problem in a few seconds. However both the pee pee mat and the bath mat were extremely wet to the touch immediately after dumping the water, and 3 hours later still felt damp to the touch. However the drying mat felt only damp to the touch after dumping the water, and was completely dry in 3 hours. Given I don’t want my dog to have to lay in her own urine this is the clear winner! I may keep the memory foam bath mat as well to put under the drying mat but this is only because it offers a level of cushioning. I don’t know how it will wash, it says machine or hand wash, but mine will be disposed of by the customs personnel.

I purchased this to use in my little camper. I needed something around the sink to catch the watcher that I was always splashing out. I cut this out to fit the sink and faucet and it works great! It was easy to cut to customize and catches all my mess!!