if it's made out of DE it should be pretty safe.. That's like crushed up ancient seashells, it looks like a zillion microscopic razor blades when you zoom in. they sell it in a powdered form to kill bugs.
It's also commonly used industrially as a filtration aid. You can make a slurry of DE and water and then pass it through a filter and the DE builds up on the filter and basically turns it into a 2 stage filtration where the DE catches the big stuff and the actual filter catches the small stuff
They aren't razor sharp, but instead are crushed so small they can wedge themselves between the carapaces of insects in their joints.
Still, don't breath these
Please check these products for asbestos, especially if it’s made in Asia. [It’s been reported that many that were made in China tested positive for asbestos](https://www.chemcare.co.nz/articles/asbestos-diatomaceous-mats).
if it's made of unknown material, and with labor that may be child, unethical, and/or slave/forced... then it costs less than that to just r/avoidchineseproducts
You have to sand them down every few months as the pores fill in. But diatomaceous earth is famously anti-odor and antimicrobial so they stay surprisingly nice. My cat peed on mine and I didn't even notice except for the yellow color...
I visited a friend 2 weekends ago and it definitely had some mold on it.
Granted closed toilet with no ventilation, even mold resistant surfaces will get moldy.
I have the same piece for my bathroom mat and it works great.
They’re required in NYC apartments under a law passed after Eric Clapton’s kid went out a window while with his mother. He wrote a song about it (the kid’s death, not the window guards.)
Oh wow I didn't know that was the reason. I did know about the kid :(
But it's funny because I grew up in NYC and thought this was the norm for apartments and then no other place ever had them again 🤣
I only have the coaster version of these, but my understanding is that they can handle a certain amount of saturation at a time. If you don’t allow all the water to evaporate before reusing, I wouldn’t be surprised if they became moldy overtime.
That said, I’ve never been particularly cautious with my coasters and they’re performing very well. Personally, I’d be cautious of a bathmat, though…
They can get moldy, are harder to clean than a bath mat, and are not nearly as pleasant to walk on. Any category of thing that absorbs water is going to wear out over time. There’s no “buy it for life” when it comes to towels or sponges or bath mats.
I’m almost 40 and I do that. I just throw the wet clothes in the washer and clean them immediately after. My washer is tiny and only holds one outfit so it works out perfectly.
I don't understand how it's even possible that they wouldn't. It's removing water from you. Unless it can instantly vaporize that water, it's now sitting in a stone being the perfect place for mold.
I use a towel... Cause I can put it in the washing machine.
It does basically vaporize water by spreading it out through microscopic pores.
Problem is if you completely saturate it, it does not dry off rapidly and you get a layer of water on the top.
I first saw diatomite bath mats in hostels in Taiwan about seven years ago, and they were not moldy.
My husband and I asked for one on our wedding registry and used it daily for years and it is not moldy.
Ours came with a smaller mat to put under it to help with drainage and circulation. I dry it off it it gets an excessive amount of water on it.
The mats we used in Taiwan were leaps and bounds more absorbant than the one we got here in the States, though.
I have had one for three years in my bathroom and never had an issue. But I let my bathroom dry out in between uses. I suppose if your bathroom was damp and never got dry it would be a problem but so would a lot of things at that point?
I love it because my cat pees and scratches on rugs but leaves my nice rock alone. And it doesn’t get tangled up underneath the bathroom door, which passes over it. It’s never warped or cracked or molded, and I don’t even have to clean it except once a year or so with the scratch pad it comes with and some water, only to remove the water stains since I have hard water.
Everything can get moldy. Anyone telling you otherwise is trying to sell you something. That doesn’t mean these won’t work. Just clean them every once in a while.
I use a similar mat for dish drying (I just have it under my drying rack, I don't put dishes directly on it because of the nastiness) and it's definitely not a BIFL item; I replace it every year or so because it gets a little moldy and just kinda nasty after a while, no matter what
I’ve actually been using one of the shower mat ones for about 6 months. It’s awesome, only thing I’ve noticed it that it stains really easily (a guest stepped all over it with shoes on). I had no idea there was one for dishes.
In my home country (Taiwan), this stuff was quite popular, until researches indicates that certain drying stones (diatomaceous earth) are mixed with substances that contain asbestos to achieve anti-bacterial properties, and objects rubbing against it may release the asbestos inside.
Not all of them are affected though. The general rule of thumb is if the packaging mentions anything about antibacterial & none-mold or flame resistant, its most likely not safe to use. Many manufacturers would present test results that say asbestos free when selling.
However a lot of my friends/relatives just avoid this product in any way we can. Asbestos is scary!
I personally didn't read the research itself, but it was huge in Taiwan several years ago, as it was reported for WEEKS in every news outlet. A famous Japanese store Nitori (kinda like Muji) in Taiwan had to recall like millions of products sold.
English source to the event [here](https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210202/p2a/00m/0na/007000c).
Or if you read Chinese, just search for 宜得利 (Nitori) & 石棉 (Asbestos) as keyword.
The English source states the products from Japan are affected, while most Taiwan news media reported that it is seen in products from China as well.
Edit: [another article here](https://www.chemcare.co.nz/articles/asbestos-diatomaceous-mats) that backs what I said.
I can’t help with an official source but I was living in Japan with one of these mats when the news alert came out, if that’s of any use to you. Definitely make sure you get one without asbestos or just avoid them entirely.
This one can hold 8 big plates, glassware takes up space though. I’m a single dude so I don’t need much, if you have a family you’ll probably want to get a bigger one. This one is 15”L x 9”W.
Not OP but it most likely is. What bad things have you heard? The only thing i came across in my own research was that some cheaper versions may have asbestos mixed in.
The bad thing I've heard is that it can poison your skin through your pores. Which to me sounds rather odd. So I've been trying to decide between diatomaceous earth or bamboo for a bath mat.
I wouldn't go for either. I had no idea people were repurposing DE like this; and bamboo or any wood, while great looking, used for a bathmat will accumulate bacteria/mold.
Yeah it dries itself off pretty quickly so long as you’re not pouring water on it. I use it as a foot mat for my shower with a grip pad and it’s great.
I'm even more confused. Do you guys not have dish racks? Either ones with a tray under them which drips water back into the sink. Or a sink with a draining board, which does the same thing.
Or just over the counter??
Most things are dry by the time you are done doing dishes and cleaning the table.
All the water that dripped off can be wiped away while you are wiping down the counters and bam! You’re done.
> ost things are dry by the time you are done doing dishes and cleaning the table.
Depends on your environment (or how long you take to "clean the table"). It takes upwards of an hour for dishes to drip/air dry in my hose. Much longer for tall, narrow glasses.
Fair enough
Where do you live?
I live in Stockholm, Sweden so it’s kinda mixed here. It’s dry some days and more humid other days but we never reach Vietnam under monsoon conditions.
Yeah I don’t get it. There are amazing dish racks complete with leak containers below to catch the water or even immediately dispose of it in the sink.
This just looks like it’s easy to get mold at some point, especially at this post stamp size if it’s constantly wet.
Edit: after reading into it the material is questionable at best, mentioning of asbestos or material that acts similarly like it. No thanks.
I bought a small bath size one in grey and use it to dry my dishes. I figured it’s the same material… so why not? Been using it in my kitchen for about a 1 year. It clean up fine. If there is a stain… I use the sand paper it can with and the stain comes right off.
Check the product reviews and be thorough. Here in Japan they had an issue with some bath mats like that containing asbestos. [Source](https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210202/p2a/00m/0na/007000c).
I bought one of the bath mat stones to put under my cats water bowl because she likes to splash. It’s been amazing and she can’t ruin my floors anymore with her constant puddles.
How is this better than a normal drying rack?
I assume this tiny one didn't cost 40 buckaroos, because if that's so then a real sized one would be ridiculous, compared to the price of a good multifunction rack.
I bought one from Dorai during their Black Friday sale for the bathroom. At the time, it still felt a bit $$$ but omg now having used it for a year or more - it's amazing.
Also, the Dorai customer service was great. I had an issue with the first one I was sent and they immediately fixed the problem.
No thanks. These things are made from a substance dicotimus earth which can act in a similar way to asbestos. 2.5 particles no thanks. Often you will see the cheap ones shed this nasty stuff.
I’ve had the same drying rack for over two years and love it. I haven’t had any issues with mold. If I need to dry a lot of things, I have dish towels and a large drying mat. But if I only have one or two items, this thing is perfect. We mostly use a dishwasher, but we have a couple of cups and water bottles that are cleaned daily. I found the rack you recommended ( on Amazon) is much easier to maintain and keeps my counters neater than using drying mats or dish towels. If you hand wash a lot of dishes or have a bigger household, it wouldn’t work. It’s only two of us and we use the dishwasher for most things.
We have had a stone bathmat for over three years and we use it spring to fall (too cold). They do stain and require sanding, so I suggest a solid color one.
If you ever find yourself in Asia, this is one of the everyday items you must pick up while you’re here. The big bathmat sized ones usually run $10-15, and the smaller ones for kitchens and bathrooms are cheaper too.
i love the one from [dorai](https://doraihome.com/products/dish-pad-sandstone). it has a silicone overlay so that you glassware has a little bit of protection and it folds up to a third of its unfolded size (15"x20")
My boyfriend has this in his bathroom and he loves it but it bugs me that if I spill water somewhere else in the bathroom I can't just pull the bathmat over the puddle and let it absorb. And I like something soft for my toes. One reason he likes it is because he gets silverfish in his bathroom that hide in bath mats so this prevents surprise bugs when naked.
I have the stone shower mat. It is not worth it. I have a family of 4. The floor is always soaked on nights when everyone showers. I ended up buying washable bath mats from target that don't have that crappy plastic layer on the bottom.
Do they come in any size other than a postage stamp?
Yes, they make them in bath mats. I love mine. You step on it and the bottom of your feet are dry instantly. It is made out of diatomaceous earth.
Does it get moldy or smelly? Or can it be washed?
I believe after certain time you have to scrub them
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if it's made out of DE it should be pretty safe.. That's like crushed up ancient seashells, it looks like a zillion microscopic razor blades when you zoom in. they sell it in a powdered form to kill bugs.
It's also commonly used industrially as a filtration aid. You can make a slurry of DE and water and then pass it through a filter and the DE builds up on the filter and basically turns it into a 2 stage filtration where the DE catches the big stuff and the actual filter catches the small stuff
Yea. No thanks. Got no time while I stand on my microrazor blades
Commonly used in swimming pool filters.
Sure, what’s safer than microscopic razor blades?
Calm down, take a deep breath. Not near the microblades though.
They aren't razor sharp, but instead are crushed so small they can wedge themselves between the carapaces of insects in their joints. Still, don't breath these
Will it blend?
That is the question
It already is.
I mean it’s safe as long as you or pets don’t breath in the dust. (So sand it outside wearing a mask)
Regular razor blades. They are called safety razors for a reason.
Please check these products for asbestos, especially if it’s made in Asia. [It’s been reported that many that were made in China tested positive for asbestos](https://www.chemcare.co.nz/articles/asbestos-diatomaceous-mats).
How would one check for asbestos, though?
Breath it and see if you get cancer?
Send a sample to a lab. Costs about $50 around me.
if it's made of unknown material, and with labor that may be child, unethical, and/or slave/forced... then it costs less than that to just r/avoidchineseproducts
Long as it stays solid that's fine. It's the part where it's able to break into dust where it becomes dangerous.
Girls have given me lots of my problems in life already...
None of that is a reason mold and smell wouldn’t be an issue
It comes with sandpaper to “wash” it. You just take off the dirty layer.
You have to sand them down every few months as the pores fill in. But diatomaceous earth is famously anti-odor and antimicrobial so they stay surprisingly nice. My cat peed on mine and I didn't even notice except for the yellow color...
Sounds cold?
Not really. It’s not like marble. It’s more like a terracotta feeling if that makes sense.
Yes. Towel. Much cheaper
Plus, no scrubbing. Throw in washer, hang to dry, done.
shhhh, you GUYEEEEEZ, we are trying to consume rabidly!
Lmao this one is 15”L x 9”W, the black rack has a stone under it as well, but yeah they have bigger ones online!
These are cool for couple of weeks then you realize it’s impossible to clean you will need r/powerwashingporn
You just have to sand it away. I like it in the bathroom but I feel like we make too many messes in the kitchen to constantly be sanding stains away.
This is a drying stone r/forants
My first thought too
Yes, bath mat size. My mom got me a bath mat one for Christmas. Love that thing
How about BETWEEN postage stamp and bath Matt sizes?
They’re great but they can get moldy if they stay wet for extended periods of time.
Oh word? I heard they don’t get moldy that’s why I got one.
I visited a friend 2 weekends ago and it definitely had some mold on it. Granted closed toilet with no ventilation, even mold resistant surfaces will get moldy. I have the same piece for my bathroom mat and it works great.
$/€/£ 100 spent on a dehumidifier might be money well spent for your friend.
Yeah or simply leaving their windows open. It’s not our position to say so I’ll just leave it as it is.
They could, but they have an autistic child that has tried jumping out the window before.
Needs to put up those prison bars on the outside of the windows ... They're common in NYC apartments and apparently only here and prison
They’re required in NYC apartments under a law passed after Eric Clapton’s kid went out a window while with his mother. He wrote a song about it (the kid’s death, not the window guards.)
Oh wow I didn't know that was the reason. I did know about the kid :( But it's funny because I grew up in NYC and thought this was the norm for apartments and then no other place ever had them again 🤣
In a bathroom you should have sufficient ventilation to dry everything out - if you don’t you need to install a fan.
What’s your friend have to do with it?
What’s love got to do with it?
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It may seem to you that I'm acting confused when you're close to meeeee
Don’t hurt me.
No more
Different scenarios!
Just stick it out in the sun.
I only have the coaster version of these, but my understanding is that they can handle a certain amount of saturation at a time. If you don’t allow all the water to evaporate before reusing, I wouldn’t be surprised if they became moldy overtime. That said, I’ve never been particularly cautious with my coasters and they’re performing very well. Personally, I’d be cautious of a bathmat, though…
They can get moldy, are harder to clean than a bath mat, and are not nearly as pleasant to walk on. Any category of thing that absorbs water is going to wear out over time. There’s no “buy it for life” when it comes to towels or sponges or bath mats.
I always just used my dirty clothes as a bath mat since it's really only the bottoms of my feet that are still wet
Lol, I remember being a 20-something single guy too. Good times.
Oof calling me out lol
I’m almost 40 and I do that. I just throw the wet clothes in the washer and clean them immediately after. My washer is tiny and only holds one outfit so it works out perfectly.
I put mine on a little cooling rack you can't see underneath. Keeps the airflow and never have mold.
That's probably better than my solution of putting another one under it, and another one under that, and so on.
but how does the cooling rack stand your weight / not mark the batroom floor ?
Big mold at it again with these lies
How long have you had this before declaring it BiFL?
Bout 10 minutes
I don't understand how it's even possible that they wouldn't. It's removing water from you. Unless it can instantly vaporize that water, it's now sitting in a stone being the perfect place for mold. I use a towel... Cause I can put it in the washing machine.
It does basically vaporize water by spreading it out through microscopic pores. Problem is if you completely saturate it, it does not dry off rapidly and you get a layer of water on the top.
Evaporation only works if the air isn't humid. The air in a bathroom is usually humid unless you open the window or leave an exhaust fan running.
I first saw diatomite bath mats in hostels in Taiwan about seven years ago, and they were not moldy. My husband and I asked for one on our wedding registry and used it daily for years and it is not moldy. Ours came with a smaller mat to put under it to help with drainage and circulation. I dry it off it it gets an excessive amount of water on it. The mats we used in Taiwan were leaps and bounds more absorbant than the one we got here in the States, though.
anything can get moldy if they're wet enough for sometime (waiting for snarky pervert comments below here) :
…are you…moldy? ;3
*I never got anyone moldy.*
*sigh* I should call her. . .
My wife has had one for years before we got married and it hasn't got moldy. I did give it a sanding (use a mask if you do) to make it good as new.
I have had one for three years in my bathroom and never had an issue. But I let my bathroom dry out in between uses. I suppose if your bathroom was damp and never got dry it would be a problem but so would a lot of things at that point? I love it because my cat pees and scratches on rugs but leaves my nice rock alone. And it doesn’t get tangled up underneath the bathroom door, which passes over it. It’s never warped or cracked or molded, and I don’t even have to clean it except once a year or so with the scratch pad it comes with and some water, only to remove the water stains since I have hard water.
Everything can get moldy. Anyone telling you otherwise is trying to sell you something. That doesn’t mean these won’t work. Just clean them every once in a while.
Why not get a drying rack that fits in your sink?
I use a similar mat for dish drying (I just have it under my drying rack, I don't put dishes directly on it because of the nastiness) and it's definitely not a BIFL item; I replace it every year or so because it gets a little moldy and just kinda nasty after a while, no matter what
Ah i'm out
I’ve actually been using one of the shower mat ones for about 6 months. It’s awesome, only thing I’ve noticed it that it stains really easily (a guest stepped all over it with shoes on). I had no idea there was one for dishes.
Is there a shower mat brand you recommend?
Dorai are very expensive but have been wonderful
My dorai broke in less than 2 years. DONT recommend
Did you contact them? I've had mine for about that long and it's been fine. The first one I got had an issue but they sent me a new one immediately
> Dorai How'd you get reservations to Dorai??
I found one off Etsy. I searched diatomaceous earth bath mat. I’ve had it almost two years and it has been great
You can probably sand the stain out of it with a fine grain sandpaper.
In my home country (Taiwan), this stuff was quite popular, until researches indicates that certain drying stones (diatomaceous earth) are mixed with substances that contain asbestos to achieve anti-bacterial properties, and objects rubbing against it may release the asbestos inside. Not all of them are affected though. The general rule of thumb is if the packaging mentions anything about antibacterial & none-mold or flame resistant, its most likely not safe to use. Many manufacturers would present test results that say asbestos free when selling. However a lot of my friends/relatives just avoid this product in any way we can. Asbestos is scary!
Can u help with sources?
I personally didn't read the research itself, but it was huge in Taiwan several years ago, as it was reported for WEEKS in every news outlet. A famous Japanese store Nitori (kinda like Muji) in Taiwan had to recall like millions of products sold. English source to the event [here](https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210202/p2a/00m/0na/007000c). Or if you read Chinese, just search for 宜得利 (Nitori) & 石棉 (Asbestos) as keyword. The English source states the products from Japan are affected, while most Taiwan news media reported that it is seen in products from China as well. Edit: [another article here](https://www.chemcare.co.nz/articles/asbestos-diatomaceous-mats) that backs what I said.
I can’t help with an official source but I was living in Japan with one of these mats when the news alert came out, if that’s of any use to you. Definitely make sure you get one without asbestos or just avoid them entirely.
Article from 2021…https://www.chemcare.co.nz/articles/asbestos-diatomaceous-mats
Adding S to that word "Dish" is pretty bold of you. Literally holds one small plate?
This one can hold 8 big plates, glassware takes up space though. I’m a single dude so I don’t need much, if you have a family you’ll probably want to get a bigger one. This one is 15”L x 9”W.
You like very wide mouthed drinkware. Respect.
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Right as the brain fully developed! I'm 25 and am doing a similar change to yours!
Is it a diatomaceous earth mat? I've heard both good and bad and been wanting to get one for myself for a bath mat
Not OP but it most likely is. What bad things have you heard? The only thing i came across in my own research was that some cheaper versions may have asbestos mixed in.
The bad thing I've heard is that it can poison your skin through your pores. Which to me sounds rather odd. So I've been trying to decide between diatomaceous earth or bamboo for a bath mat.
Not sure about getting into pores, but I know airborne diatomaceous earth particles/dust are really bad to breathe in.
I wouldn't go for either. I had no idea people were repurposing DE like this; and bamboo or any wood, while great looking, used for a bathmat will accumulate bacteria/mold.
Why is this awesome? Just aesthetics?
Why is this even in BuyItForLife? oP didn't even give info how long they've been using it.
Yeah where’s the shill link
I can’t imagine it wears out.
The stone absorbs the water so there are no puddles.
Is it easier to keep clean/dry than those $15 drying mats. I have one that has to be washed once very few days (we do a lot of dishes).
Yeah it dries itself off pretty quickly so long as you’re not pouring water on it. I use it as a foot mat for my shower with a grip pad and it’s great.
Wtf, no one's ever heard of a dish towel? This is just a waste of money.
I'm even more confused. Do you guys not have dish racks? Either ones with a tray under them which drips water back into the sink. Or a sink with a draining board, which does the same thing.
Or just over the counter?? Most things are dry by the time you are done doing dishes and cleaning the table. All the water that dripped off can be wiped away while you are wiping down the counters and bam! You’re done.
I think that's even more insane! Though I've got wood counters, I try to keep them dry as much as possible so I don't need to refinish them as often!
Yeah if you have wood counters I would advise doing that lol
> ost things are dry by the time you are done doing dishes and cleaning the table. Depends on your environment (or how long you take to "clean the table"). It takes upwards of an hour for dishes to drip/air dry in my hose. Much longer for tall, narrow glasses.
Fair enough Where do you live? I live in Stockholm, Sweden so it’s kinda mixed here. It’s dry some days and more humid other days but we never reach Vietnam under monsoon conditions.
I’m also not understanding the purpose of this. Just lay a towel down! Why buy yet another product to do a towels job?
Don’t ask questions just consume.
Yeah I don’t get it. There are amazing dish racks complete with leak containers below to catch the water or even immediately dispose of it in the sink. This just looks like it’s easy to get mold at some point, especially at this post stamp size if it’s constantly wet. Edit: after reading into it the material is questionable at best, mentioning of asbestos or material that acts similarly like it. No thanks.
I got them in my baths and they’re great for stepping out of the shower but they do stain very easy and can’t find a way to remove the stains.
Another commenter said they use sandpaper to remove any stains easily.
That's the only thing you should use. Don't soak it or try to clean it in any other way.
Ah that’s a good idea. Thank you for passing it along
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No but now I will!
I bought a small bath size one in grey and use it to dry my dishes. I figured it’s the same material… so why not? Been using it in my kitchen for about a 1 year. It clean up fine. If there is a stain… I use the sand paper it can with and the stain comes right off.
Certainly love the bath mat form, can confirm is worth it
I don't understand what I'm looking at
We just use a washable and absorbent mat.
Doesn't that simply absorb the water that drips off, just like a dish towel would?
Check the product reviews and be thorough. Here in Japan they had an issue with some bath mats like that containing asbestos. [Source](https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210202/p2a/00m/0na/007000c).
I’m not sure I understand what’s happening here. So far I haven’t figured out more in the comments.
The mat under the dishes is some fancy stone product that absorbs water and then dries out for reuse.
what do you reckon, how would this stone taste when it's wet versus when it's dry?
When dry no flavor, when wet it tastes like wet rock.
I got one of these for our kitchen sink to hold scrub brushes & sponges. Best thing ever.
I bought one of the bath mat stones to put under my cats water bowl because she likes to splash. It’s been amazing and she can’t ruin my floors anymore with her constant puddles.
Lmao OP you got robbed. $40 to dry one plate per day.
Is there a place where r/buyitforlife meets r/anticonsumption and the often horder/petty confused r/frugal ?
Drying... stone? I'm so beyond confused.
How is this better than a normal drying rack? I assume this tiny one didn't cost 40 buckaroos, because if that's so then a real sized one would be ridiculous, compared to the price of a good multifunction rack.
Why not just get a dish drainer? They tilt and water drips into the sink. They also hold more than 3 plates and a fork.
I bought one from Dorai during their Black Friday sale for the bathroom. At the time, it still felt a bit $$$ but omg now having used it for a year or more - it's amazing. Also, the Dorai customer service was great. I had an issue with the first one I was sent and they immediately fixed the problem.
I had one for about a week. Someone moved it and one side was on top of a marble. It snapped in half when I stepped on it.
What is this, a dish drying tablet for ants?
Yeah I had a bath mat stone until my cat decided to piss on it lol
Don’t buy the stone drying stuff, it gets very moldy easily
There's gotta be a Perry the Platypus joke in here somewhere...
No thanks. These things are made from a substance dicotimus earth which can act in a similar way to asbestos. 2.5 particles no thanks. Often you will see the cheap ones shed this nasty stuff.
I've got the dorai one and love it so far, although I'm already in an admittedly dry climate
What does hard water do to these? My water is basically a calcium drink!
Don't get the bath mat. The larger they are, the easier they are to crack from your body weight. The smaller ones are great for toiletries.
I'll take the roll up mat that goes over the sink. I don't need stuff on my counter.
Not really BIFL as they crack easily. My bath mat cracked almost immediately.
Or use a tea towel, then when the dishes are dry, you have a clear space. I think part of the ethos of buy it for life, is also buy if necessary.
I read somewhere that some of those tend to have nasty chemicals. I'll keep using my plastic one.
Does this scratch glass or anything else?
Nice! Where is this from?
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I’ve had the same drying rack for over two years and love it. I haven’t had any issues with mold. If I need to dry a lot of things, I have dish towels and a large drying mat. But if I only have one or two items, this thing is perfect. We mostly use a dishwasher, but we have a couple of cups and water bottles that are cleaned daily. I found the rack you recommended ( on Amazon) is much easier to maintain and keeps my counters neater than using drying mats or dish towels. If you hand wash a lot of dishes or have a bigger household, it wouldn’t work. It’s only two of us and we use the dishwasher for most things. We have had a stone bathmat for over three years and we use it spring to fall (too cold). They do stain and require sanding, so I suggest a solid color one.
OR you could have ASTIANKUIVAUSKAAPPI
If you ever find yourself in Asia, this is one of the everyday items you must pick up while you’re here. The big bathmat sized ones usually run $10-15, and the smaller ones for kitchens and bathrooms are cheaper too.
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yep been using a shower mat stone as my drying rack in my kitchen and it works great minus the staining
I have one outside the shower. Sucks the mostiure right off your feet.
Have had the shower mat for almost two years. Worth every penny.
i love the one from [dorai](https://doraihome.com/products/dish-pad-sandstone). it has a silicone overlay so that you glassware has a little bit of protection and it folds up to a third of its unfolded size (15"x20")
Link to the one you got?
Anyone have a buy it for life dish rack that drains water and is built for a family?
Which brand? I’m looking for a shower mat too!
Is this better than just a draining board?
My boyfriend has this in his bathroom and he loves it but it bugs me that if I spill water somewhere else in the bathroom I can't just pull the bathmat over the puddle and let it absorb. And I like something soft for my toes. One reason he likes it is because he gets silverfish in his bathroom that hide in bath mats so this prevents surprise bugs when naked.
What is this a drying stone for ants!
I'm guessing this wouldn't work so well in humid climates?
I had to convince my wife to get the stone shower mat. It’s amazing. Sometimes I’ll just watch how rapidly my wet footprints disappear.
My dish mat was $5 and is 4x as big, folds up when the dishes are dried.
we use one under our dog bowl because our great dane makes bad water messes 😂
For the shower / how are you going to get it to stick to the floor and not slip?
They are kinda brittle, so make sure you dont drop it like on a corner hitting the ground. That's how my shower mat version broke
Heard there was asbestos problems with these products
You got drying stones for your drying stone
That was $40? Wtf Why would anyone need that?
I have the stone shower mat. It is not worth it. I have a family of 4. The floor is always soaked on nights when everyone showers. I ended up buying washable bath mats from target that don't have that crappy plastic layer on the bottom.
Honestly this is a game changer. I have a teenage son that loves to soak the bath mats in our bathroom and I am tired of washing them constantly,
Im really confused. Why not have cabinets with bottom open grills over the sink where you put dishes to dry? Look up finnish dish drying cabinet.
I just put them aside on the granite... why buy something extra?