The Hoover Multipurpose Silicone Mat was designed to keep the dirty water off your clean surfaces like hard floors and carpets. You now have a safe place to park your carpet cleaner while you refill the tank or just take a break from cleaning. You can also use the mat to dry your water and solution tanks before storing instead of using your dish rack. Once you're done with all your cleaning take the water repellant material mat that helps prevent bacteria build-up and use it to put away your carpet cleaner instead of using a towel that will get smelly from the residue water.