CrosswordNewsletters
DAILY BEAST
ALL
  • Cheat Sheet
  • Obsessed
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Media
  • Innovation
  • Opinion
  • World
  • U.S. News
  • Scouted
CHEAT SHEET
    POLITICS
    • Fever Dreams
    • Biden World
    • Elections
    • Opinion
    • National Security
    • Congress
    • Pay Dirt
    • The New Abnormal
    • Right Richter
    • Trumpland
    MEDIA
    • Confider
    • Daytime Talk
    • Late-Night
    • Fox News
    U.S. NEWS
    • Identities
    • Crime
    • Race
    • LGBT
    • Extremism
    • Coronavirus
    WORLD
    • Russia
    • Europe
    • China
    • Middle East
    INNOVATION
    • Science
    TRAVEL
      ENTERTAINMENT
      • TV
      • Movies
      • Music
      • Comedy
      • Sports
      • Sex
      • TDB's Obsessed
      • Awards Shows
      • The Last Laugh
      CULTURE
      • Power Trip
      • Fashion
      • Books
      • Royalist
      TECH
      • Disinformation
      SCOUTED
      • Clothing
      • Technology
      • Beauty
      • Home
      • Pets
      • Kitchen
      • Fitness
      • I'm Looking For
      BEST PICKS
      • Best VPNs
      • Best Gaming PCs
      • Best Air Fryers
      COUPONS
      • Vistaprint Coupons
      • Ulta Coupons
      • Office Depot Coupons
      • Adidas Promo Codes
      • Walmart Promo Codes
      • H&M Coupons
      • Spanx Promo Codes
      • StubHub Promo Codes
      Products
      NewslettersPodcastsCrosswordsSubscription
      FOLLOW US
      GOT A TIP?

      SEARCH

      HOMEPAGE
      The Case For

      This Squishy, Ergonomic Kitchen Mat Is Making Me Reconsider My Wood Floors

      SQUISH SQUISH

      This kitchen mat feels like I’m wearing the orthopedic insoles I probably need—and plus, it looks cool, too.

      Daniel Modlin

      Updated Jul. 26, 2021 3:35AM ET / Published Feb. 26, 2021 5:00AM ET 

      Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Scouted/Amazon

      Kitchen rugs can quickly spell disaster. I tried a white and tan one for a while, and by a while I mean two days. That was enough time for it to get splattered with tomato sauce, stained with red wine, and admittedly, peed on by my dog. A darker color came with its own issues—it was tricky to find one that didn’t slip or slide, and then, after a week, I began to wonder: what’s on this rug that I can’t see? This was all before I discovered Gel Pro Mats.

      This Gel Pro Mat is the kitchen equivalent of a seat cushion for your desk chair or those ergonomic mats for standing desks. It’s a mat made out of, you guessed it, gel and foam. It comes in plenty of different designs so it can match your decor and your sense of style. I personally went with this calming blue option.

      GelProNewLife Mat

      Shop at Amazon$

      Free Shipping | Free Returns

      We’ve been cooking more, which means more chopping, slicing, dicing, and more dish doing, too. All of this equates to more standing in the kitchen than I’m used to. With this mat, I don’t dread standing on my hard, wooden floor anymore. Instead, I end up loving where I’m standing because stepping on it is—I’ll say it—bliss. It feels like wearing the orthopedic insoles I probably need (though it’s more stylish). Instantly, I can feel my calf and hamstring muscles loosen, my toes wiggle freely and happily, and I can actually focus on the task at hand. The mat has beveled edges so they don’t curl up, and it has a non-slip bottom, so that it never slides around.

      If you’re wondering, yes, I have been dragging it around the house to wherever I need to stand next. And if you’re also wondering, yes, I am considering replacing my wood floors with this material. It’s just so damn comfy.

      From things that are worth spending a little more on to products you never realized you needed, The Case For reviews make compelling arguments for products that’ll upgrade your life.

      Scouted selects products independently and prices reflect what was available at the time of publish. Sign up for our newsletter for more recommendations and check out our coupon site for more deals. If you buy something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.

      READ THIS LIST

      DAILY BEAST
      • Cheat Sheet
      • Politics
      • Entertainment
      • Media
      • World
      • Innovation
      • U.S. News
      • Scouted
      • Travel
      • Subscription
      • Crossword
      • Newsletters
      • Podcasts
      • About
      • Contact
      • Tips
      • Jobs
      • Advertise
      • Help
      • Privacy
      • Code of Ethics & Standards
      • Diversity
      • Terms & Conditions
      • Copyright & Trademark
      • Sitemap
      • Best Picks
      • Coupons
      • Coupons:
      • Dick's Sporting Goods Coupons
      • HP Coupon Codes
      • Chewy Promo Codes
      • Nordstrom Rack Coupons
      • NordVPN Coupons
      • JCPenny Coupons
      • Nordstrom Coupons
      • Samsung Promo Coupons
      • Home Depot Coupons
      • Hotwire Promo Codes
      • eBay Coupons
      • Ashley Furniture Promo Codes
      © 2023 The Daily Beast Company LLC