'Saved our cabinet': This kitchen sink mat, down to $13, protects against leaks

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I'm often called a worrywart, though I prefer to think of myself as simply proactive. And while I'll admit I sometimes veer into paranoia territory, it never hurts to be prepared. And who wouldn't want to be prepared in the event of, say, a surprise leak under your sink? A bit of foresight can help prevent costly damage in this scenario, and it barely takes any effort. All you'd have to do is place the highly rated Sikadeer Under-Sink Mat on the floor of your cabinet for protection.

It wouldn't cost much, either — that is, if you ordered it while it was on sale starting at $13 (which — surprise! — it currently is at Amazon). It's a small price to pay for peace of mind. Worrywart? More like hurry-and-add-it-to-your-cart!

We love an affordable household find that's pretty and practical.

This mat is marked down to as little as $13, which is the best price we've seen. Not to mention, it could save you hundreds of dollars in water damage if your pipes were to leak inside your wooden cabinet. The pretty pink color is currently priced the lowest, but the 25" x 22" size does come in seven other hues, from brights to neutrals (prices top out at $21).

What sets the Sikadeer Under-Sink Mat apart from similar liners is the fact that it has raised edges, allowing it to trap a decent puddle of water should a leak occur. Better the mat than your cabinet! It's made of flexible silicone, so you can easily bend it to fit under your sink (it comes in six sizes).

While protection against water is arguably its most important purpose, it'll also make that often-chaotic space under your sink look more organized, and its grippy, textured surface helps keep cleaning supplies and anything else you store down there from tipping over and spilling. Of course, if sticky substances do ooze out, the mat is a cinch to wipe clean — can't say the same about the wood underneath!

Contrary to its name, this waterproof mat is versatile enough to use elsewhere in your home — use it by the door for shoes, on your counter to hold hot cookware, under your pet's food bowl ... the options are endless.

More than 4,200 Amazon customers sink — er, think — this protector is worthy of a five-star rating.

"We had to replace our kitchen cabinet due to a massive leak, so when the new one went in, I immediately bought this," explained one relieved shopper. "Our new pipe had a tiny hole appear, and was leaking water without us knowing for a couple [of] days. This mat saved our new cabinet! Contained, and pooled the water perfectly! Going to get one for our bathrooms next."

"This is perfect for under my sink!" exclaimed another buyer. "It keeps things from sliding around, and if something does manage to fall over and spill, it's easy to clean up. Also, if you get a little water leak, you're less likely to damage the wood cabinet."

"We are using this as a litter box station," shared a pet parent. "We've had other litter box mats, but our cat kept peeing a large amount, sometimes outside the box. This contains it all!"

"Makes it look neater under the sink," wrote a generally pleased user. "My only con is that I have [a] hot water line underneath that creates steam/condensation. The underside of the mat ends up wet and I don't always know it happens without constantly checking. Still love the mat, but I have to keep an eye on that issue."

"Be aware that this product will not work if your plumbing comes up from the bottom of your cabinet!" noted a final fan. "This is not a flaw in the product, it's just not going to work for your set-up. You cannot cut it to fit your pipe and expect it to still hold water."

Prefer blue? This cool shade is just $2 more.

As for another on-sale sink accessory we love...

Tired of constantly having to wipe up the perpetual pool of water surrounding your faucet? This nifty doodad has a little chute that drains water right back into the sink whenever you go to pump soap with wet hands or place a soaking sponge inside of it. Plus, it has several compartments to keep the area around your sink nice and organized.

"The focused water spout helps me keep my counter dry!" gushed a rave reviewer. "No more nasty wet spots on my counter. Feels very clean."

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.