Everyone has that annoying design flaw in their kitchen, whether it’s a poorly planned corner cupboard or a floorplan that doesn’t work for everyday life. Mine is my kitchen sink – admittedly, it wasn’t me who designed it, but I’m officially over having a soaking wet sink caddy that drips onto the worktop.
I’ve tried a number of different methods over the years, and despite washing up carefully, there is always a pool of water around my sink. While I thought I would have to continue laying a tea towel under my washing up liquid bottle for the foreseeable, this sink stone from Amazon has changed the game.
I had never heard of this nifty gadget until recently, but it’s ridiculously simple and effective. Here’s why this £18 sink tray might be the best thing you buy for your kitchen all year.
Amazon
Sink Caddy Organizer
This sleek tray is designed to absorb water from soap dispensers or dish brushes so that the area around your sink stays splash-free. I’m buying another to put in my bathroom stat.
Not only is the pool of dirty dishwater around my sink incredibly gross, it’s also damaging my worktop. The laminate is beginning to peel and on a stone surface, this would be an even bigger and more expensive issue to fix.
Putting a tea towel down has prevented the water from reaching my air fryer, but it has increased how quickly I go through towels in my household.
The fix, it seems, is simple. This sink tray is made from diatomite stone which is a natural, highly porous sedimentary rock that is commonly used for bathroom mats but is less frequently seen in kitchens.
The stone absorbs and evaporates water within about 60 seconds, meaning that any drips from hand soap or from a dish brush will be gone in an instant.
Not only does the stone surface evaporate water, but it’s also antibacterial and odor-resistant. An issue that I had found with my tea towel method is that after a few days of water, it smelled bad and was pretty unsanitary.
The great design feature of this Amazon choice is that it has four round feet that you add onto the bottom, which means that there is airflow beneath the mat to prevent mildew. And if it does get stained, you can simply buff it with some sandpaper to refresh its surface.
Aside from the practical benefits of a stone sink caddy, it also looks super sleek next to a sink. Most caddies are either metal or black plastic, which can look unsightly on your surface. The neutral stone has a much more subtle appearance and means your soaps are much easier to access.
Shop other alternatives
Amazon
Komforbaa Diatomite Stone Faucet Mat
If you have a lot of things to store around your sink, this style extends around a tap for added storage space.
Amazon
Hahorpa 2 Pieces Diatomite Marble Stone Drying Mat
These stone surfaces don’t have the same feet as my model but they will look very sleek around a sink.
Dunelm
Around Kitchen Tap Trivet With Sponge Storage
If you prefer more storage for a sponge, this plastic caddy from Dunelm will do the job and is super affordable.
Sometimes the smallest, quick buys are the ones that end up changing how you use your space. Over the weekend, I’m trying out some of these affordable ways to add colour to my kitchen without repainting for a rejuvenated look.
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