ORBLUE Silicone Dish Drying Mat

This silicone drying mat is just what I was looking for. Not everyone has brand new kitchens—I still have traditional sized double sinks, and since there’s only two of us here, I hand wash dishes every day. It’s hard to fit all the washed dishes into the sink drying rack, and most counter mats/racks are way too big for my needs. Some reviewers expressed dismay about the size of this particular mat, but the 12 x 12” dimensions are clearly mentioned in the product description, and its size is the very reason I wanted it.

This is a perfect drying solution for me. A meal’s worth of glasses fit perfectly on the mat, and I know they’re much safer there than crammed into the bottom of the sink rack somewhere. The small size is deceiving—it can hold 9 large glasses comfortably or about 7-8 large coffee mugs. We usually have a combination of both per meal and the mat easily accommodates them all.

The mat’s width is thin, but no thinner than a Rubbermaid sink mat (photo comparison included—this mat is on the right). Its suppleness and size makes the mat very easy to work with—when not in use, I simply deposit it into the sink drying rack to thoroughly drain.

The smaller size also allows me to keep more kitchen essentials close to the sink, without looking like a jumbled mess. I used to have a hard time keeping soap, scrubbing pads and hand lotion nearby—now everything fits in an attractive fashion, and I’m compromising nothing. My mat came at a deep discount in exchange for constructive feedback and review--I find it to be a real space-saver and glass protector.

I’ve included pictures showing how many glasses/mugs this mat can really hold, its size in comparison to a traditional twin sink, and how easily the mat fits and dries inside one of the double sinks.

You can find the product at Amazon here: ORBLUE Silicone Dish Drying Mat