There are countless joys that come from cooking—eating being the most obvious one. But there are also a few downsides, like the dishes that need cleaning and the super-hot surfaces that can lead to some serious burns. There's no avoiding the former, but the latter can be managed with a set of really great oven mitts. Luckily, one of Amazon's best-sellers with over 13,500 five-star ratings is currently on sale. 

That's the Big Red House Heat-Resistant Oven Mitts. This set of two mitts is created from a combination of silicone and cotton with a soft terry cloth lining. This thick, heavy-duty material is able to offer maximum heat protection, while pinstripes of silicone run the length of each mitt to provide grip on glass casserole dishes, ceramic loaf pans, and stainless steel skillets. 

The mitts can keep hands safe on surfaces up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit—even smoking hot cast iron. The pair is machine washable for any apple pie juices that might spill onto them and each mitt has a loop on its end for hanging conveniently in the kitchen. These mitts are also just over 12 inches long, so they protect forearms when you're wrangling long, heavy baking sheets, and come in eight different colors. 

Typically, these oven mitts start at $30, but they're currently on sale at Amazon for 60% off.

To buy: Big Red House 12.5-Inch Heat-Resistant Oven Mitts, $12 at amazon.com

Shoppers say that the silicone stripes on the mitts make all the difference when handling hot, potentially slippery cookware. One reviewer called them a "life-saver" and said they "add peace of mind when handling hot objects." They wrote that they've "never felt them get too hot," and added the mitts aren't "giant-sized and fit my hands well."

Another shopper said that the length of these mitts is perfect for preventing burns from oven racks and that the terry interior is "absolutely the most comfortable and flexible" they've ever experienced. They added that the mitts are thick enough to keep hands safe but that they can still feel the contours of a pan. "The exterior silicone grippy strips are visually subtle yet super-effective," they wrote. "Best oven mitts I've ever used."

Keep your hands safe while handling your hottest kitchen tools with the Big Red House Heat-Resistant Oven Mitts—just be sure to order while they're still on sale at Amazon.