Who would think that a roll of non-slip drawer liner could be so handy? Not us! But since buying some to line our silverware drawer a few years ago, we’ve started using the leftover scraps in all sorts of crazy ways.
Non-slip drawer liner is made of rubbery mesh that grips surfaces and reduces friction. They usually come in rolls and can be found at just about any store that sells hardware supplies, like Lowes or Home Depot. If you’re having trouble finding it, look in the section that sells power tools. Mechanics often use these rubber mats to line their tool boxes.
In the kitchen, we have some in every single drawer. It keeps everything from silverware trays to loose spatulas from sliding to the back every time you pull a drawer open.
That’s the obvious one. Here are some of the other ways we’ve come to use it:
• Underneath Cutting Boards - This keeps your cutting board from slipping while you cut.
• To Open Jars - Forget all those fancy jar-opening gadgets. A square of this stuff works every time.
• Under the Mixer - Standing mixers have a tendency to “walk” over the counter while in use. We’ve found that sticky mat underneath helps.
• Under Mixing Bowls and Pans - If we’re using a hand mixer or pouring batter into a pan, a bit of mat underneath keeps it in one place.
• Tightening Faucets and Drawer Handles - When we don’t have a wrench handy, this mat will grip slippery knobs to tighten them up.
• Emergency Drying Rack - When we have an overflow of dishes after a party, we’ve found that a square of non-slip mat on the counter makes a handy spot to let the dishes dry. The mesh lets moisture evaporate from underneath and the sticky keeps glasses from sliding.
Have you found any other ways for using non-slip drawer liners in the kitchen?
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I put it between my glass bowls so they don't chip, or worse!
I've used it as nonslip rug padding before. In a pinch it works! Pesky mat in front of the kitchen sink always slid around, so bam, draw liner saved the day.
I actually hate it in my cabinets, but love it for the alternative uses. Strange.
I put it between nonstick pans when I stack them, like Joe, and also have used rug padding like Kelly. Just heard about a few of these others uses on Alton Brown's show and here: will definitely use it more!
I used to put a wet rag underneath my prized wood cutting board to prevent it from slipping, but one night I forgot about it and woke up the next morning to it rocking on the counter.
I was able to unwarp it (put water in the concave side and let it sit for a day) but from now on, drawer liner it is.
I cut small squares and place them under the legs of my bed & couch to prevent the furniture from sliding all over the place. Very helpful under the wheels of a metal bed frame, even when you lock the wheels they still slide on slick surfaces.
I cut small circles and place them between my good china when I stack it. Prevents chips and breaks.
I put it under my knitting machine before I clamped it down to my workspace. It adds some cushion so it doesn't scratch the desk top, and helps keep it from slipping. I plan to do the same with other tools that are clamped down.
I have some under the microwave. The microwave (for some strange reason) has a really strong seal on the door, and that keeps me from yanking it off the counter all the time!
my kitchen is wrapped with non-slip liners! I use it to keep my cutlery on place and also I made some really cheap coasters
Great ideas, thanks! I've been deciding whether or not to go buy new drawer liners, and I think it's finally time.
My car trunk has carpet, so keep things from sliding around, I used drawer liners.
My apartment's kitchen was practically smothered in non-slip liner when I moved in. We removed it from the pantry shelves because it was annoying to not be able to slide cans and boxes of crackers around. The only place we left it was in the silverware and preparation utensils drawers. But we have a ton of it sitting around so I'll have to try some of these ideas!
We were just talking about lining book carts with it at the library to keep the books from sliding around!
I use it in my art studio (I'm a printmaker) under my woodcuts. It keeps my blocks from sliding around while I'm carving.