Kitchen Basics Neutral Circle Dish drying mat is the new solution to the age old tradition of placing dish towels on the counter when handwashing pots, pans, dishes and glassware. Or, place it underneath your kitchen appliances to protect your counter top. The dish drying mat combines a layer of foam between two layers of high quality, super absorbent microfiber. Dish mat is extremely absorbent, helping to collect water as your dishes dry. Features. Superior absorbency; holds 4 times its weight in water.