Spent $12 on a silicone dish mat and it completely changed my rinse game

I used to always get water all over the counter when I'd rinse plates before loading the dishwasher. Drove me nuts. Picked up this cheap silicone mat at Target that catches all the drips and now I can rinse without worrying about a puddle. Anyone else use something simple that made a big difference?

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sarahhart21d ago

Completely changed my rinse game" - just be careful, silicone can trap bacteria if it stays wet too long.

elliotburns21d ago

Sarah makes a good point about silicone and bacteria. The same thing happens with silicone kitchen spatulas if you leave them in a damp dish rack overnight. For haircare tools, I found that squeezing the excess water out after rinsing and then leaving the whole thing to air dry on a towel really helps. Also swapping between two brushes or tools so one has time to fully dry before you use it again. That extra step makes a big difference in keeping everything clean and safe to use.