Le Creuset red silicone multi mat from Amazon

Kitchen surfaces can easily become damaged through putting hot pans on them, but this handy surface protector and multi mat will help prevent unnecessary damage.

Made by Le Creuset, it’s made of silicone and is heat resistant of up to 425C, plus you can stick it in the dishwasher to clean it off if you need to.

As an added bonus, it has multiple abilities too. You can use it, for example, to help you unscrew tricky jar lids, as the grooves on the mat help provide some much needed grip.

The red multi mat is available for under a fiver from Amazon.

For more worktop protection ideas, check out this post on the top 10 kitchen worktop savers, from Fresh Design Blog.

By Editor on September 28, 2010.