Gorilla Grip 100% BPA-Free Silicone Dish Drying Mat for Kitchen Counter, Slip Resistant Dishwashing Mat, Quick Dry, Heat Resistant Waterproof Sink Mats, Fits Under Rack, Easy Clean, 16×12, Black

Update: Best alternative to a large dish rack configuration
Originally I stated: While the mat is overall very high quality, it just doesn’t do the job.After 3 months of use, I’ve realized it does the best for what can be expected for a waterproof mat on a flat surface. I much prefer to leave this sleek mat on my counter than the alternatives of a dish towel or large dish tray configuration.The ridges are high enough that you can set glasses, bowls, pans etc, flat on the surface and there is plenty of room for water to drip down. However, there is no magic that makes the mat “quick dry” as described, water evaporates at its normal rate. As you can see in the photo with the strainer, water pools on the mat (photo taken after 10 hours), and items often require a quick swipe with a dishtowel before putting them away. After daily use I’ve decided that’s not a big deal.The mat is a great thickness yet rolls up easily if one prefers to stow it away.I purchased the 18″ x 24″ mat and I love the large size.It’s sleek and looks good enough to leave on the countertop.It is high quality silicone, has no smell whatsoever, a smooth mole skin feel, and no degradation thus far.The surface is perfect with no flaws, and it always lays flat.It is easy to clean.Mine is on the countertop 24/7. I’ve used it for 3 months and it looks as good as new.The mat stays put and does not slip around.However, when the top of the mat is wet with water droplets, it is in fact VERY slippery.NOTE: If leaning items against each other (i.e. bowls or plates), be sure to place the edges between ridges, as they are tall enough to keep items in place. I have my mat oriented so that in the unlikely event that items do slip, they will remain on the countertop and not slip to the floor.

Great Product, Smaller Than Expected
This dish mat is great in the way it doesn’t collect junk or get moldy at all while drying dishes. IT came within two days of ordering. It was smaller and thinner than I had expected but the quality is a sturdy rubber with ridges to keep our dishes from falling when we stack them in mountains. But overall, I would recommend it.

Low profile and Works great
The mat is thin and very grippy. The area for water run off is deep enough to work and evaporate quickly. I happily tossed my old cloth based product and am very happy with my purchase. Because my countertops are black, as is the mat, it virtually disappears on the counter. Excellent purchase.

Gorilla Grip 100% BPA-Free Silicone Dish Drying Mat
I purchased this mat three months ago and for the most part I’m happy with the mat as it is well made and will not fall apart anytime soon. But, my problem is that water spots quickly show up on the mat (black color) even after cleaning making this product unappealing to look at all day long. Maybe the mat needs a way to drain the excess water instead of it just letting it sit on the mat until it’s air dried, resulting in the ugly water stains. When I purchase the next dish mat I will get one in a much lighter color, or I’ll look for a mat that has a way for the water to drain into the sink.

Great silicone drying mat. I use it in my van, over the glass top stove. It protects the glass top from getting scratched and gives me more working space, as well as an occasional drain tray. You do have to be careful when emptying the water off, so I use it more for a protector and sometimes I forget my bamboo bowl on it when driving and even when I brake, all stays put!

The quality and size are good but it had a bit of a rubber smell so I returned it.

I’m very happy with this mat. it’s big enough for all my needs (up to a small dinner party) and because of the design (straight lines) it cleans relatively easily. I like the colour, which matches my Kitchen Aid tools. I would definitely buy it again.