Does it NEED to be refrigerated? I want a cooling mat I can forget about.
1940397
yes, just pop the entire mat into the fridge. The unique mat even stays cool when it's not refrigerated due to its innate cooling properties
1940398
No, BUT remember that it spcifically states on the packaging that it "cannot be used in temperatures over 95 degrees F."...which made it completely moot for me (since that's exactly when you NEED the dang thing in the warmer parts of the country).Just to keep in mind when preparing to buy this. I returned mine.
1940399
No. It just cools better and longer if you take it out of the fridge, but it also feels cool at room temp. It certainly doesn't "spoil" or anything.
1940400
The mat material is just cooler than other materials all by itself. My cat knows the difference if she's walking over it. When it's very hot she'll lie on it. It took a couple of "walk overs" for her to get that it was colder, however. I have also put a thin throw over it and that works, too. Putting it in the refrigerator makes it too cold for her.
1940401
No, it doesn't need to be refrigerated. However, I did put it on the top of the crate when my dog wasn't laying on it so air could circulate around it. I really don't know if it made a difference but it was always cool.
1940402
Nope, my dog loves it whether it's been in the fridge or not. Whatever chemicals are inside the mat are activated as soon as it's stepped on so the cooling begins! I only put it in the fridge on days that are super hot.
1355300
Sorry for the delay Gail. Yes, once opened this Aloe Vera gel needs to be refrigerated.
677712
No, Gel'O Cool Mat can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer for use as an ice pack or microwaved for an instant heat pack. But you don't need to put it in the refrigerator for it to work.
956845
It doesn't need to be refrigerated but you would want to keep it away from humidity. To be honest, this didn't help my dog at all. Just my experience.
2136056
To my knowledge it does not need to be refrigerated and is not shipped cold. I do not refrigerate mine, but I also keep my house below 75 degrees.
1632097
I'm guessing no, because I was told not to refrigerate it. Sounds like room temperature is the best.
1909361
Good question. I'm not sure if it has to be refrigerated, but I never did. I just kept it in a cool place out of sunlight and away from areas of increased heat. Maybe contacting the company would provide you with a more specific answer.
1679026
I do keep it refrigerated, and don't order if its going to be hot, you may loose some of the effectiveness or possibly ruin it completely. Great product IMHO
1227828
It should be kept refrigerated. It's kept that way in stores, and most mail order retailers ship it cold. I would not order in summer, because they didn't cold package it.
204873
I did not refrigerate mine. I kept it in cupboard. Shake it everytime you use it. It is thick.
1588812
Yes, I can answer this. And yes, it does needs refrigeration. Jarrow will mail it with a small ice compact.
28949
Does not need refrigeration @ home (stated on pkg). I keep mine @ rm temp. Does not ship with "cool packs."
385662
Yes I did put it in the fridge. It has to stay in a cool place...it was said on the packet..
1833105
I don't think it needs refrigeration, but it will become more liquid if the room temp is high.
1679028
I did not refrigerate it. I see no where on the label that states it must be refrigerated.
1648210
I dont think it has to be refrigerated. However, I did it the day before and kept it in the fridge overnight. I think it will stay as long as u need it to.
1998523
It doesn't get super hot unless you have it outside in partial / direct sunlight . However I would say after 2 hrs its starts to lose its cooling effects. After that I will throw the pad in the fridge to cool it down. The package that I received the mat in says you can cool it by freezing or refrigerating. Hope this helps! I love this product and would highly recommend it!