Amazon Shoppers Swear By This $11 Bestselling Drying Mat For Dishes

A hassle-free way to dry your dishes.

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Does anyone genuinely enjoy doing the dishes? Whether it's the unpleasant sight of crusty food-coated pans, suspicious-looking soapy water, or a jam-packed sink, it's one of those activities that we all put off, but know we eventually will have to get done. But even after hand washing and scrubbing, you still have to get spend the time soaking up all that water with a dish towel, or waste a handful of paper towels to completely dry everything before storing it away. But if you're looking for a convenient and time-saving fix to rest your dishes without soaking your entire counter, or having to spend time manually drying every dish you own, we've found just the item for you. Amazon's bestselling dishmat is only $11, and shoppers say it replaces the need for paper towels.

Measuring 18-inches by 16-inches, this unassuming drying mat is one absorbent little square. It's the bestseller in its category, with a cushioned microfiber build that absorbs up to four times its weight in water, replacing the need for a run-of-the-mill dishrack. It'll soak up every last drop of water from your pots, pans, drinkware, and serveware, while quickly drying your dishes and keeping your countertops dry. But this compact item isn't just for drying dishes — you can place it under blenders, coffee makers, and food processors to protect your counters from scuffs, scratches, and leaks, or opt to place it under a dishrack for maximum absorbency. Plus, it's reversible, foldable, and machine-washable, making it easy to store away and clean.

To buy: S&T INC Reversible Microfiber Dish Drying Mat, $11 at amazon.com

Amazon shoppers praise this handy drying mat over 28,000 times and are amazed how well it works. One happy customer said it's a "great alternative to a plastic drying rack," adding that it's also easier to clean, and looks very nice in the kitchen. One shopper said it's "simply amazing," with another shopper echoing that it's very absorbent and dries quickly. This satisfied shopper notes that replaced their "awful" dirty plastic dish drainer with this product, while a third reports that this item replaces the need for paper towels.

Available in a host of different colors and patterns, the S&T INC Reversible Microfiber Dish Drying Mat is a must-buy for anyone who dreads doing the dishes. It not only offers a stylish resting spot to dry your clean dishes, and is more absorbent than towels, but it actually dries your dishes effectively. And for only $11, you can snap up multiple different colors and patterns to add a pop of color to your kitchen.