I bought to use for my cat's water and food dish area in the kitchen.  The size is absolutely perfect (sits along the the side of our refrigerator and is as long as our fridge is wide, so it is perfect).  With the quality and durability of this mat, I expect it will last for a long time to come.  The texture allows for easy cleaning of rouge food bits, and the thickness of it gives me comfort that it will soak up any water spills.  The cat face peeking out from under the dishes is adorable.