5 Reasons Why Every Kitchen Needs a GelPro Floor Mat

Throughout my pregnancies I suffered from the excruciating pain of plantar fasciitis.  My feet felt like they had pins pushing through them with every step.  I was forced to wear gel-soled shoes and sandals and did my best to keep from walking barefoot on my hard floors.  Fast forward many months and I’m still dealing with foot pain from my hard floors.  Most of the time I’m carrying a baby around which probably explains why I have hip, knee and back at 29 years old, too.

My mom found this amazing gel-like playmat for the girls a few years ago that we put in the playroom and I have always said how I would LOVE for my entire floor to be made of this material.  While that’s obviously not practical, I was able to find a product from GelPro that I can incorporate into my kitchen and other rooms in my house to ease the discomfort.

The GelPro Elite gel-filled comfort floor mat ($119.95 – $159.95) from GelPro.com is designed for people who experience back, leg, knee, hip and foot pain and people who stand for long periods of time.  If you love to cook, this probably sounds like you.  This mat is 50% thicker than the GelPro Classic mat and instantly reduces body stress, fatigue and discomfort.

I recently received a GelPro Elite to test out in my own home.  What I like about this gel mat versus some of the other mats I’ve tried from different companies is that it’s not so thick that everyone trips over it.  I went with the Grasscloth Textured mat in a charcoal color to go with my dark floors and I’m really happy with how it looks, although, online the charcoal color looks more grey.  The color I received looks more like the Java color.

I do think this mat is on the pricey side and would really hesitate to buy another one.  $119.99+ is a lot of money for a kitchen mat.  I’ve seen competitors’ products at stores like Target and Overstock for half the price, but I’ve also tested these out and they don’t even compare to the comfort of the GelPro Elite.  Plus, some of the cheaper mats have a strong rubber scent that is almost unbearable.  To help reduce the cost, though, you can sign up for the GelPro mailing list and you will be emailed a 20% off coupon code for your first purchase.

The gel mat is so comfortable that I end up moving it from station to station in my kitchen during meal prep, doing dishes, etc.  I’ve even moved it into my laundry room and bathroom to use while doing laundry and getting ready for the day.  The texture is smooth enough that you don’t really notice it if you’re standing with bare feet.

Parents, you’ll appreciate how easy it is to clean the GelPro Elite Comfort Mat thanks to its stain-resistant, durable top surface.  Between cooking and messy kids, my mat is always covered in something sticky.  Also, a non-slip bottom keeps the mat securely in place and is actually certified by the National Floor Safety Institute. These mats can be used in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, craft room and any place you stand on hard flooring.

GelPro went the extra mile to ensure the aesthetics matched the stellar functionality of this mat. Choose from eight designer patterns and over 35 stylish colors to customize the perfect look for your space. Each GelPro Elite Comfort Mat is handcrafted in Texas and is currently available in three popular sizes: 20” x 36”, 20” x 48” and 20” x 72” and are available at GelPro.com.

Tip:  This is a great product for teachers, too!

This post is sponsored by GelPro.  I received a complimentary sample to facilitate my review.  Regardless of compensation, I only write about products that I like and that I feel would benefit my readers.