The last time we moved, we packed our used pieces of shelf liner. Every bit, from every cabinet. Then we re-cut and re-used it in our new kitchen. That's how durable this stuff is — and how much we love it.
As the company says, "The difference is the ribs!" See details, below...
We love shelf liner and won't stock a new kitchen without it. But most of the stuff on the market is either thin and ugly (retro flower patterns don't do it for us) or else that puffy, pseudo-spongy, waffle-weave stuff.
LifeLiner is simple and unobtrusive. (We prefer the clear, but it also comes in white and beige.) It lies flat without any adhesive, makes a thick, sturdy base for dishes and pots, and it's easy to wipe clean.
And the ridges! The ridges provide a little grip, but they are also so, so great for glassware. We store our wine glasses right-side-up and upside-down, alternating, to save space, and the raised lines allow air to flow around the glass. We frequently put glasses away with water droplets still clinging, and they always dry spotless.
Back when we started using LifeLiner, it was hard to find. But now, you can get it at Bed, Bath, and Beyond or online:
A little bonus about the ridges: They are like measuring marks, making it easy to cut pieces to fit shelves.
Related: Survey: How Do You Store Your Drinking Glasses?
(Image: LifeLiner)
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Have it! Love it! Plan to take it with me when I move! I put it in my bathroom drawers also. It's easy to clean if a bottle leaks.
The only weird thing about it is the name. LifeLiner?
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What is the purpose of shelf liner? I've never been able to figure that out.
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This stuff looks great, thanks for the link. I've also been really happy with some sturdy shelf liner from IKEA called Rationell. (Sorry I can't find a link!)
I see the Life Liners are only 12" wide; the IKEA one comes in 50cm width so you can use it for big drawers too.
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