Amazon shoppers love this $8 silicone mat that's a pot holder, trivet, splatter guard, utensil rest and more

Thu, August 24, 2023 at 5:39:23 PM EDT

If you’re anything like me, some kitchen gadgets just sit in the back of your cupboards, like a pineapple corer or a hand mixer. They’re handy when I need them, but I don’t use them often. This silicone kitchen mat is not one of those things. While yes, it is just a flat piece of silicone, you’ll probably use it daily. It’s that useful.

The Prep Solutions Multipurpose Silicone Mat is a heat-resistant microwave pad you can use as a pot holder, trivet, splatter guard, utensil rest, drying pad and jar opener. Although, you may even find more uses for it in your kitchen. Plus, it’s silicone, so it’s super easy to clean. You can simply wipe it off or toss it in the dishwasher.

The product description says you can put it under a bowl in the microwave and after heating, simply lift the edges to pick up the hot bowl without burning your hands. You can also place it over a bowl to keep food from splattering. But again, you could use this in more ways than one, and over 8,000 Amazon shoppers love that about it.

“This is a fantastic silicone mat,” wrote one reviewer. “We use it multiple times a day, in the microwave to cover our food, picking up hot dishes and many other instances. We would definitely recommend this mat!”

“This product has so many different uses. A hot plate, a jar opener, a pot holder. I’m sure I’ll find more. Worth the money,” wrote another.

“I’d give it a ten if I could,” wrote another happy customer.

That said, the mat comes in two sizes — 9.5 inches and 12 inches — and in a neutral, beige color. The 12-inch size is currently on sale for only $6.49.

Sure, it may not be the most exciting kitchen gadget out there, but it may be one of your most used. And for less than $10, it doesn’t get much better than that.

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