Only major benefit is that for kids who like to cook it might satisfy their craving without getting the entire kitchen a mess. (thespruce.com)
For microfiber, I like these because they are naturally antibacterial and seem to last forever (I've had mine over a year), but even the big economy packs in the auto section at stores like Sam's and Costco work great for kitchen messes. (wellnessmama.com)
Therefore, not only do we get the typical kitchen mess with dishes, food, etc., we also seem to always have a pile of junk mail, keys, coats, shoes, etc.. (theinspiredroom.net)