OXO Good Grips Large Silicone Drying Mat

I love this mat! I bought my first in a store, but when we moved to a home with less counter space, I couldn't find another so I tried a microfiber drying mat. Those have two problems--they can build up mildew if not cared for properly and more importantly, they just weren't helping my dishes dry. The flat surface would practically seal to the rim of my stemware, and I'd find water in the glasses the next morning. The ribbed Oxo mat allows venting that, when glasses are rinsed with hot water, dry fairly quickly.My only concerns with the Oxo mat are:* You do need to regularly wipe underneath the mat and the mat's underside. I have granite countertops, so this is important for both the life of my counter and to reduce microbial build-up. I do this at least every time I put away the dishes. I also use my Granite cleaner weekly in the same spot and let it dry fully before replacing the mat.* Water in the wells usually needs to be shaken out before the mat will dry.* Be careful when placing flutes; make sure to balance them along the ribs.* The mats are a bit small, so you may need more than one. But that also means you get to have them in two different places...which is nice.I use this mat:* Everyday for non-dishwasher pots/pans, knives, crystal stemware, & glasses* To place hot cast iron lids on while cooking* To place very warm pots from stoveI use this mat BECAUSE:* It takes less room & commitment than a permanent dish rack* Dries dishes, especially glasses, better than microfiber mats* It is easy to clean* It doubles as a trivet

Long time OXO fan. I love 🤍 these OXO Good Grips Large Silicone Drying Mat, Large (Gray). We have them in multiple sizes and they work and clean up great, I highly recommend the OXO Silicone Drying Mats. I love the Gray color, it works great in the kitchen works great in a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, timeless design, well-made, they look cool, they do the job, I highly recommend them!NOTE: But I just ordered a new one in December 2022 Sold and Shipped by Amazon just like the others that I purchased years ago. This new one that I received was brand new in the packaging, put it in a very clean dishwasher with all-natural Seventh Generation Dishwasher Detergent, which I highly recommend by the way! the new OXO Silicone Drying Mat came out totally spotted. I have other ones that are over 5-years old and they look pretty much brand new. I had to call OXO, let them know about the quality of the silicone. Visually looked the same, brand new NIP, but once it was washed just once in the dishwasher, it looks 10-years old now, not sure if there was a Quality Control issue regarding they bad-batch regarding the OXO’s silicone (Made In China), but OXO sent me a brand new one. The new replacement is having the same thing happen as well. OXO wanted me to send them photos which I happily oblige. I am posting the photos of the one I just purchased in Holiday 2022 to let OXO and other customers be aware if they experienced this discoloration/staining on a brand new product. Visually you cannot tell a difference, but there must be a different make up of the silicone utilized or I got a bad batch. If so, make sure you call OXO's Customer Service and make them aware of the issues.I love these OXO Good Grips Silicone Drying Mats in (Gray) don't change a thing. So please don't change the design, it is perfect. I have no need for the hole, it looks weird on the countertop. Would like different shapes and sizes though, because I use them now for unconventional projects. By the way OXO makes one for model for Target that is a more modern circular different design, which I do not like the pattern of. Timeless design never goes out of style!

This review is NOT about using this product as intended. The short answer to that, is that it holds a lot of water and performs as expected. I have used it to drip-dry a couple of wine glasses and it performed well. (as expected)However, I bought this drying mat to multi-task in different areas of the kitchen with different purposes.What I like about this product:Size: good size to protect table/counter top from hot plates/pots.Design: ridges and flat reversible surface for different purposes.Pros and Uses:Using the flat surface: Keeps the bread machine in place, preventing the Breadman from "walking-off" the counter during some vigorous exercise.Cast iron cookware (hot or cold) won't damage brand new granite counter tops.Ridge Surface:Thawing out food on counter: Catches all the melted ice/water.Used as a spoon holder in a pinch, holds all the sauce/gravy.Used regularly to place pressure cooker and pots/pan lids on it. It catches all the hot liquid dripping from the lid and gives me a safe place to put the lid without having to worry about cleaning counters or hot liquid running off the sides onto the cabinets.Used to hold screws and nails in place (no rolling around, easy to find) during kitchen remodel. Also great to keep hammers, drills, screw drivers, etc. It provides a nice cushion and prevents accidental chipping.Cleaning:Easy as pie. A bit of dish soap, rinse, shake and store.Does not discolor no matter what type of sauce you spill on it.*there is a hole on the mat that allows you to store vertically/hang on hook somewhere.Cons:Only one color. Wish it came in different colors.The price is a bit steep.Would like an accurate rating on how many degrees it can handle. Most people will do fine setting pots/pans that have been baking at 375 degrees. However, Using the Alton-Brown method for cooking rib eye steak in cast iron at 500 degrees may be too much. (I simply put the pan back on the stove's iron grates)Wish list if OXO Good Grips is listening about future product development/enhancement:I'd like to see this product with a center-hole to use as a sink protector. I would use the ridge side down to allow water to flow.** Maybe I will buy two more and cut the hole myself.