DRAIN MATE Saves Countertop Space

18 October, 2007 - ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In the world of the inventor, the key goal has always been to be the first person in the world to conceive of an idea that solves a problem and makes life easier. "I've always wanted to invent something that was practical, useful and, most important of all...obvious! Something we all can use but no one else had thought of before." So says Budd Shamroth of Rockville Centre, the owner and inventor of DRAIN MATE®, his unique dish rack invention for the kitchen that's been taking the inventor's world by storm.

"I'm a building contractor by trade, so I am constantly being asked to come up with home design solutions. One of the most common problems I'm asked to solve is to create as much counter space in the kitchen as possible, especially in the area near the sink." Since the sink is, by far, the most central location of any kitchen, Shamroth was always aware that space must be allocated to accommodate a dish rack.

The DRAIN MATE

The only problem was...he felt it was wasted space."Even when people have a dishwasher, there are always times when it's easier to just wash the dishes by hand. But dish racks are so clumsy, ugly, and in many ways, unsanitary. The water drips from the dishes and forms little pools of soapy water that slowly drip in the sink and eventually stain the racks."I realized that if I could find a way to make the dish rack more sanitary while creating more useful counter space, I would really have something unique!" It is from this invention goal that the DRAIN MATE® was born.

The DRAIN MATE® is a special drop-in unit, specifically designed to be installed next your sink. It functions as both a DISH RACK and, when turned over, a cutting board. It can hold plenty of dishes! It's 16''W by 18''L X 1 1/4 deep. When you stack your dishes on the large rack, the water drips, flows and drains into the trap of your sink...directly into your waste line. What's really unique about DRAIN MATE® is that it's three products in one.

"While I was in the process of creating DRAIN MATE® I wanted it to be functional as possible...using the counter space efficiently", says Shamroth."When the dish rack is not in use, just flip the stainless steel top over and it becomes a large convenient cutting board, made of durable, dishwasher safe, polyethylene, which wipes clean! You can then use it as a safe counter space to place all kinds of hot pots, dishes, or pans fresh out of the oven or off the stove, WITHOUT leaving burn marks or heat stains," beams Shamroth."It's so simple, it almost hard to believe no one ever thought of it before...but I'm glad I was the first!"

The DRAIN MATE® sleek, practical design actually compliments the look of any kind of countertop! No matter if your kitchen is old or new, DRAIN MATE® can be custom installed easily for use on Corian®, Granite and Formica countertops. It looks great and doesn't conflict with any base cabinets in your kitchen design."DRAIN MATE® is so practical and useful, it can function in any kitchen environment where counter space is minimal...including galley kitchens, studio apartments, boats, campers and motor homes.

"It is so satisfying to know that I've been able to invent something practical," says Shamroth." I want to make DRAIN MATE® something everyone can use and afford. There's no greater reward for an inventor than to know his invention has helped make people's live easier!"

To find out more about DRAIN MATE® go to www.drainmatedishrack.com or email inventor Budd Shamroth at BSHAM1185@aol.com. You can also call toll-free at 1-800-681-2298.