{"id":1646509,"date":"2021-05-17T12:41:32","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T17:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1646509"},"modified":"2021-05-17T12:41:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T17:41:32","slug":"why-i-love-my-kitchen-mat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/why-i-love-my-kitchen-mat\/","title":{"rendered":"I Paid $90 for a Kitchen Mat. Here’s Why."},"content":{"rendered":"Kitchen floor mats<\/a> can be found in practically every household. They come in many styles, materials and prices. When I moved into my first apartment, I could have kept it simple and purchased a pretty and inexpensive rug to lay down in my kitchen. But I splurged on an anti-fatigue kitchen mat<\/a> and am so happy I did.\r\n

Benefits of a Kitchen Mat<\/h2>\r\nBeing in the kitchen\u2014whether cooking or cleaning up\u2014requires a lot of time on your feet. The right kitchen mat can prevent sore feet and backaches. The line of GelPro Elite<\/a> anti-fatigue mats \"gives relief for foot, leg and back discomfort\" by offering extra support with a layer of polyurethane foam and preventing fatigue with a layer of cool gel. I can confirm it works!\r\n\r\nBesides the physical benefits, there are aesthetic benefits, too. With so many colors and styles to choose from, a kitchen mat can certainly add a pop of color and personality to the room. I bought mine before there were a lot of designs to choose from, so you'll find a sleek black mat and brown one that blend in well in my very brown kitchen. If I need to replace them one day, I'll likely go bold. Why not? You only live once.\r\n

Why I Love My Kitchen Mat<\/h2>\r\nI have my sister-in-law to thank for my kitchen mat splurge. She raved about her GelPro mat and hers was the first one I stepped on. She spends more time in the kitchen even than I do, so I knew I could trust her review.\r\n\r\nOnce I had one of my own, I could see why she loved it. The top layer is cool to the touch and the padding provides all the support I need. I could spend an hour in the kitchen baking cookies and not end up with a sore back afterward. Win!\r\n\r\nThe only problem was...I spent a lot of time at the stove and <\/em>sink, which meant I either had to keep moving the mat to where I was or go without while I was washing dishes. So, I bought a second one! Now, I can stand at the stove watching over my risotto<\/a> and<\/em> wash the dishes<\/a> in the sink when dinner is done...all from the comfort of my two<\/em> kitchen mats.\r\n

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