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The best wire shelf liners to maximize your shelf storage

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Wire shelf liners are available in myriad colors, sizes, and materials. For example, there are clear liners that make it easier to see the wire shelf and yet make the storing surface solid. There also are nonadhesive and nonslip liners that help cushion and protect a shelf surface. For help with choosing the right one, consider these helpful and dependable wire shelf liners.

Wire shelf liners typically can be cut to fit a wire shelf. Most are soft and durable so they stay in place and can stand up to any item placed on the shelf. The liners also are thick enough that food cans and other heavy items sit firmly on a wire shelf. These optimal wire shelf liners hit on the soft, durable, and thick marks while being affordable and flexible to boot.

Gorilla Grip Original Drawer and Shelf Liner

Best Overall

Given the host of choices, what’s a good overall wire shelf liner? The Gorilla Grip Original Drawer and Shelf Liner, for one. The nonadhesive liner is engineered with the high-quality materials to reduce slipping and bunching on shelves. Sold in a 10-foot roll of 17.5-inch wide liner, it is reversible and can be cleaned more easily with mild soap and a damp cloth or sponge.

Sterling Shelf Liners

Best for Wire Shelves

Seeking a liner that’s well-tailored for wire shelves? Then take a look at the Sterling Shelf Liners, which is crafted to provide quality, longevity, and function for wire shelves. Made from heavy-duty 30-gauge polypropylene, it can be custom fit for most wire shelves. Sold as a set of four liners, they are waterproof and durable.

Duck Brand Shelf and Drawer Liner

Best Budget

Need a wire shelf liner that’s affordable and functional? The Duck Brand Shelf And Drawer Liner offers a good price and a good nonadhesive grip. It’s designed to be easy to cut, install, replace and reposition without any hassles. The brownstone-colored, 20-inch-wide liner is sold in a 20-foot roll. The liner can be cut on a craft mat with scissors or cutter.

Get the most out of your wire shelf by adding a liner for protection, better function and item cushioning. These upper-echelon wire shelf liners offer those attributes and much more.

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