Is this mat heat resistant? I'm looking for something that will protect my sink from melting when washing or rinsing a hot dish... (yeah, it's some new material my husband wanted instead of a stainless steel sink, and its integrated as one piece with...
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The saddle is a heavy flexible plastic but I'm not sure if it is designed to withstand hot pans or even hot dishes. It stands up to hot water in the dishwasher and should protect against hot surfaces for a short time, especially while running water over a hot surface. It is a very durable material overall.
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If something warm is put on it like a just poured cup of coffee, it will not harm the mat. I do not know how the mat would react if you were to place something that is very hot that came out of the mircowave or an oven since I haven't done that.
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I ordered the microfiber dish mat to use under mine. I got it in Amazon as well. Works well! And you can wash the dishmat in the washer.
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No. This product seems to be made of a good grade of stainless steel. I can tell it has a high nickle content because it is non magnetic. You may see some tiny rust flecks or spots over time as all stainless rusts a little, but they are very easy to remove. If you've ever had a stainless steel sink, its about the same. Ours gets soaked every day and we are pleased with its corrosion resistance.
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Not really sure I understand the first question. This product is made of a durable plastic, with a rubbery, non-skid in the bottom. Just wash it with soap and water in the sink. I don't know if it's dishwasher safe - I didn't save the paperwork with it. Honestly, I haven't cleaned it in the 14 months that I've had it as everything I put in it is already clean!
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Love my sink. I believe it is a granite composite material. I just wipe the sink down with dishsoap and water...then shine it up with olive or another type of oil if necessary.
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I purchased the clear mat & use it in my white, ceramic sink; no staining or discoloration noticed. I generally remove , clean, & store mat between uses.
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When the other answer speaks of heat resistance and puncture resistance, it is moot just because for 15 dollars, small burns in the top surface are not at all a worry. If you were to leave your soldering iron on the mat it might melt but that is something to try to avoid.
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I wish I could answer that. To me, it doesn't matter. I love the pots/pans so much that I don't washing them in the sink. I'm sure it has something to do with the coating that makes them so great. Sure don't want to ruin that.
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I am the first one to NOT want plastic touching my 195 degree F water... but 1) this never touches anything but steam and 2) it appears to be made of a nylon-ish/silicone-ish material and is key to keeping the heat in/deflecting some of that heat away from the top - ouch! Bottom line for purists - you can remove it - noting that there are 2 nuts present there one locking down the other and they say to NOT remove it on a sticker... but it is your choice. If you are pouring fast enough to have the coffee touch the plastic - well...you are too desperate for your "fix" and need to slow down and enjoy the moment a bit more - seriously! This is a great unit! I am the first one to NOT want plastic touching my 195 degree F water... but 1) this never touches anything but steam and 2) it appears to be made of a nylon-ish/silicone-ish material and is key to keeping the heat in/deflecting some of that heat away from the top - ouch! Bottom line for purists - you can remove it - noting that there are 2 nuts present there one locking down the other and they say to NOT remove it on a sticker... but it is your choice. If you are pouring fast enough to have the coffee touch the plastic - well...you are too desperate for your "fix" and need to... » Read More I am the first one to NOT want plastic touching my 195 degree F water... but 1) this never touches anything but steam and 2) it appears to be made of a nylon-ish/silicone-ish material and is key to keeping the heat in/deflecting some of that heat away from the top - ouch! Bottom line for purists - you can remove it - noting that there are 2 nuts present there one locking down the other and they say to NOT remove it on a sticker... but it is your choice. If you are pouring fast enough to have the coffee touch the plastic - well...you are too desperate for your "fix" and need to slow down and enjoy the moment a bit more - seriously! This is a great unit! « Show Less
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Dear Bruce, I do not know what the metal is unless it is described under the items. I had ordered two of them since they are difficult to find for the size of our kitchen sink. I will say that they are heavily rubber coated and so far I am still using the first one and it is holding up very well. The second one is safely stored in the cabinet under our kitchen sink. Maybe you can contact the vendor and see what type of metal is used for manufacturing their sink rack. Oh I think I may have found the answer as I looked at the Better Houseware Large Sink Protector, I read it is stainless steel. Which explains why the protector does not bent even with heavy cookware are placed in the sink. I trust this has been helpful.
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Just saw your question. This mat does not float. As a matter of fact, it stays put very nicely, heavy and washes clean w/soap and water. I do use Simple Green on my sink (black porcelain) and the mat. I should buy another, so when and if this one wears out, I will have another. Good Luck, I would choose it again.
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Bruce, this is some kind of metal covered with a rubberized material. I've used these for years to protect my sink surface, but allow food into garbage disposal. Great product.
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The ironing mat itself is quite sturdy, & does not appear to 'leak' heat to the surface you're ironing on. If I were ironing on granite, however, I would place a larger towel or something underneath the mat, in case your iron went off the mat slightly - wouldn't want to scratch the granite.
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Haven't used it around heat. Sorry but I doubt it would be a good idea. Soldering might not be a good idea on top of this mat. (Just my 2 cents)
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It's all metal except the knob and both handles have a silicone? insert or covering to, I believe, help you grip those parts better. I'm not sure if they're heat resistant at all. The clip or scraper on the bottom may be plastic.