Edited By Fox Van Allen
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. large play mat
If you cook and/or bake frequently, you're likely familiar with the discomfort that arises from standing on your feet for prolonged periods in your kitchen. There is a solution that can help alleviate this stress you're putting on your body: an anti-fatigue kitchen mat.
These mats provide much-needed cushioning that will feel like a cloud when compared to your bare, hard floors. This cushioning may provide relief and lessen any fatigue and pain you feel while cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What's also great about anti-fatigue kitchen mats is that they are affordable, with many averaging around $30 to $40.
Because these kitchen mats can be so helpful for home cooks, we rounded up the best anti-fatigue kitchen mats of 2024. Check out our top picks below, which will suit kitchens big and small.
This anti-fatigue kitchen mat from Kangaroo offers great value and comes in a range of sizes and colors. The ergonomic mat is made of high-density foam and has been finished with a waterproof and stain-resistant material that'll protect against spills and other kitchen messes.
The Kangaroo ergonomic anti-fatigue kitchen mat has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon. One reviewer wrote, "This is my second rug for my kitchen. I wore the first one out! it feels really comfortable on your feet. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and it has helped my feet and back."
You can get this 4.4-star-rated kitchen mat in 11 colors, ranging from black to sky blue. There are six sizes available, including long runners. Prices vary by size.
The more counter space you have, the more mats you'll need. This affordable two-piece set from Gorilla Grip includes a 17" x 24" mat and a runner that measures 17" x 48". Each mat contains a half-inch of foam and is finished with an exterior material that is waterproof, scratch- and stain-resistant.
The Gorilla Grip anti-fatigue kitchen floor mats have a 4.4-star rating on Amazon. One reviewer says, "These mats are the perfect size for my kitchen. I was nervous about them being too big or an odd color but they were neither. They give me the comfort I need when prepping food or doing dishes."
There are eight colors currently in stock, including red, brown and navy.
You'll feel like you're walking on a cloud with this extra-thick anti-fatigue mat from Featol. The mat boasts a near inch of high-density memory foam, which isn't common in the anti-fatigue mat world. The material on top of the cushioning is a leather-like material that is resistant to stains, punctures and tears.
The mat boasts a non-slip backing, another feature that isn't standard across all anti-fatigue kitchen mats. There are six colors and four sizes in stock, including a runner.
The Featol anti-fatigue kitchen mat has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon. One reviewer called this mat "comfy AF," adding: "My only complaint is that when I step off of it onto my hardwood floors they feel extra hard now because my feet have adapted to the absolutely luxurious experience that these provide. I want to cut out foot-shaped pieces and put them in the bottom of my shoes!"
Most anti-fatigue kitchen mats aren't pretty to look at and are usually too thick to place a pretty rug over them. The Langley Street Caulkins anti-fatigue kitchen mat is a happy medium in that it provides the support of your average anti-fatigue kitchen mat while looking like a decorative rug.
We love the Persian-style design of this rug-looking kitchen mat. The rust orange and blue accents in the floral scrolls are beautiful and will add nice pops of color to your kitchen. The cushioning in the mat is about half an inch thick, water-resistant, and unlike other anti-fatigue kitchen mats, has an anti-slip back.
The Langley Street Caulkins anti-fatigue kitchen mat has a 4.8-star rating on Wayfair. One reviewer wrote, "I love it. Colors are as described and it has the look of a rug, not just a plain kitchen mat. Soft and cushiony for my tired feet."
Wellness Mats have all the makings of a product that will last a long time. It boasts about three-quarter inches of cushioning, with a non-slip top and bottom. It's made of non-toxic materials that shouldn't puncture. The Original comes in two sizes: 36" x 24" and 72" x 24".
The WellnessMats Original Collection anti-fatigue floor mat has a 4.6-star rating on Amazon. One reviewer said this was "totally worth every penny", adding: "First came across this mat at work. I'm a nurse that stands in procedures 10 hours a day. This mat is a foot saver. Bought one for my kitchen because I enjoy cooking, but standing on my feet in the kitchen after a week of 10-hour shifts can be painful. This mat takes a lot of stress off of my feet. Can not suggest it enough. You will not be disappointed."
Regularly $150, you can get this high-quality kitchen mat for just $120 at Amazon while it's on sale.
Rachel Center is a writer with more than eight years of experience creating lifestyle content for brands such as Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple and Apartment Therapy.
First published on May 1, 2024 / 12:35 PM EDT
Save big during Walmart Plus Week on everything from Apple products to smart thermostats.
Keep cool with the best expert-approved mattresses for hot sleepers in 2024.
Protect your valuables on your next vacation with TSA-approved locking luggage by Travelpro, Away, Rimowa and more.
Amazon has one of the best pre-Prime Day deals we've seen on a coffee maker in a long time.
Upgrade your Disney parks experience with Mouse House-themed gear and personal hygiene items you'll need on your trip.
This customer-loved carry-on used to be $140. Now you can get this luggage for just $66 at Amazon.
Find out when to watch the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and see Simone Biles, LeBron James and Steph Curry compete.
You can scoop up an iPhone for less than $200 at Walmart, but there's a catch.
Take your iPhone with you wherever you go this season, whether that's poolside or your favorite beach.
An Air Force colonel, Mark "Tyson" Sletten, who headed operations for the Alaskan Command was one of two men whose bodies were found in a small plane that crashed into a remote lake, authorities said.
"We're really broke right now," said one survivor of the shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration.
Stacy Lee Drake, wanted in connection with homicides in Oklahoma and Alabama, was caught in Arkansas after a search that spanned multiple Southern states, authorities said.
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon will also hear arguments from outside groups on whether Jack Smith should be allowed to prosecute Trump.
The DNC has a message ready for former President Donald Trump at his rally Saturday in Philadelphia.
"We're really broke right now," said one survivor of the shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration.
Portable battery chargers recalled after 120 reports of the product overheating, safety watchdog warns.
The nationwide recall includes Vitamix products that were previously repaired in a 2018 recall amid 27 reports of cut hands.
Millions of Americans should expect higher electricity bills this summer, although costs could fall in a few states.
TikTok is asking the courts to overturn a new law that could lead to a ban if its Chinese owners don't sell the platform.
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon will also hear arguments from outside groups on whether Jack Smith should be allowed to prosecute Trump.
The DNC has a message ready for former President Donald Trump at his rally Saturday in Philadelphia.
Bannon, a White House chief strategist in the Trump administration, is expected to ask the Supreme Court to stave off his prison sentence.
The Biden-Harris reelection team will host watch parties for the soccer matches with campaign surrogates, distribute Biden soccer jerseys, and place ads across the country for the roughly month-long duration of the tournament.
An FBI agent testified that Menendez's internet history since 2008 showed that he had never searched for gold prices until April 5, 2019.
Portable battery chargers recalled after 120 reports of the product overheating, safety watchdog warns.
The nationwide recall includes Vitamix products that were previously repaired in a 2018 recall amid 27 reports of cut hands.
Young men are chomping on "mastic" gum in hopes of getting a chiseled jawline. Here's what dentists have to say.
The CDC looked at emergency medical services data from 27 states.
Three months into the U.S. bird flu outbreak, only 45 people have been tested. Laboratories that are the foundation of diagnostic testing have yet to get approval to detect the bird flu virus, blaming miscommunication and uncertainty from the CDC and FDA.
A new photo of William, the Prince of Wales, and his three children has been released by Kensington Palace to celebrate the future king's 42nd birthday.
South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to protest Moscow's new defense pact with North Korea as tensions between the Koreas continued to rise.
The Biden administration paused a delivery of 2,000-pound bombs, but says weapons continue to flow to Israel.
Archeologists have found an urn of wine that is more than 2,000 years old, making it the oldest wine ever discovered.
A cruise ship rescued 68 people adrift in a fishing boat off the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the cruise operator, Oceania Cruises, said Thursday.
A new photo of William, the Prince of Wales, and his three children has been released by Kensington Palace to celebrate the future king's 42nd birthday.
Legendary actor Donald Sutherland, who starred in scores of movies ranging from "M*A*S*H" and "Ordinary People," to "National Lampoon's Animal House" and "The Hunger Games," has died at the age of 88. Kevin Frazier looks back on his life and career.
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Donald Sutherland, a multi-generational actor who starred in "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games" and more, died at 88.
Just Stop Oil said the airfield was where Taylor Swift's jet was parked, but Essex police said the pop star's aircraft was not at the airport.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law Thursday that restricts social media companies from using "addictive" algorithms in feeds targeting children. She spoke with Jo Ling Kent about what she hopes the new law accomplishes.
TikTok is asking the courts to overturn a new law that could lead to a ban if its Chinese owners don't sell the platform.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill aimed at protecting kids on social media into law on Thursday.
Nvidia launched in 1993 as a tech startup developing advanced video game graphics, and it's now the most valuable company in the world. Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joins to discuss what's behind the company's growth.
A large amount of human-produced plastic waste degrades into microplastics: small particles that linger in the environment and can be consumed by animals and people. Microplastics spread through water, air, and even the human bloodstream. Matthew Campen, director of the University of New Mexico's Center for Metals in Biology and Medicine, joins CBS News to explain the possible health risks from microplastic exposure.
In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula.
Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to make landfall in Mexico by Thursday, but parts of Texas are already experiencing heavy flooding. Meanwhile, extreme heat continues to bear down on millions of Americans. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has details.
Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
About 52% of the earth's agricultural land is already in an infertile state, according to the Save Soil movement, citing data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. If the current trend holds, 95% of the earth could be degraded by 2050. Martin Frick, director of the World Food Program's global office in Berlin, joins to discuss what's at stake.
The two men were seen on surveillance footage with Jocelyn Nungaray before her body was found in a Houston creek.
Stacy Lee Drake, wanted in connection with homicides in Oklahoma and Alabama, was caught in Arkansas after a search that spanned multiple Southern states, authorities said.
Part of the attack was captured on a trucker's dash cam, but some of it happened out of sight inside Gary and Mary Weaver's RV, authorties said.
Nearly three decades after two young women were found slain in Shenandoah National Park, the FBI says it's identified a now-deceased serial rapist as the killer.
An FBI agent testified that Menendez's internet history since 2008 showed that he had never searched for gold prices until April 5, 2019.
June's Strawberry Moon is arriving along with the start of summer.
The Starliner and its two-person crew are now expected to land at White Sands, New Mexico, on June 26.
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a mysterious boulder that stood out in a field of rocks while exploring a crater on Mars.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
A large amount of human-produced plastic waste degrades into microplastics: small particles that linger in the environment and can be consumed by animals and people. Microplastics spread through water, air, and even the human bloodstream. Matthew Campen, director of the University of New Mexico's Center for Metals in Biology and Medicine, joins CBS News to explain the possible health risks from microplastic exposure.
Developing innovative ways to stay relevant is now a national trend for American libraries. One library in Salt Lake City has a sound booth where people can record their own albums. In Chicago, some library vending machines are stocked with free supplies, from hygiene kits to Narcan. Meg Oliver has more.
A U.S. official tells CBS News the Israelis "haven't come close to achieving their objective of destroying Hamas" and criticized Israel's current strategy as "a recipe for continuous war." CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan examines the state of U.S.-Israel relations.
For 14 years, the Conservative Party, also known as the Tories, has led the U.K., but that could soon change. BBC polling shows the Labour Party is on track to win the largest share of parliamentary seats in the upcoming July 4 election. Adrian Wooldridge, global business columnist at Bloomberg Opinion, joins CBS News to discuss.
Over the last two decades, the U.S. has seen a majority of state governments completely lean in one political direction or the other, with 40 states in 2024 having one-party control of the governorship and both legislative bodies. In an opinion piece for The Washington Post, former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels argues that the structural forces of this kind of government lead to bad lawmaking. Daniels joins CBS News to explain.
water play mat Copyright ©2024 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.