why is the under side wet or slimy? Is the countertop wet to start with or some how the water seep through the mat surface?
1409313
The silicone is impervious and water does not seep through. It would only be wet or slimy if the counter underneath it got wet and one didn't dry it. This is a terrific mat that my son used on a his sailboat for an 8-month solo circumnavigation of the globe. It worked well.
1409314
It's probably spillage. I always dry my mat after each use and start fresh with a dry mat and counter.
1409315
I can not tell you why this is happening to you. I can tell you that my mat is not wet or slimey. After I have dried and put away my dishes I do wipe under the mat and make sure everything is dry. Hope this helps.
1409316
The water drains off the mat and ends up underneath it, mine does the same and i just hang it over the sink at the end of the day to let it dry overnight and that way mine never gets slimy or mouldy on the bottom.
1409317
I think it may be condensation, though I am not sure. Occasionally I would see that with mine, too -- because I leave it on the countertop all the time. I put kitchen towels under mine and it solved the issue. Occasionally I pick everything up and give the mats a good cleaning with dish liquid because the minerals in our water will make them icky after awhile and then let them thoroughly dry and put clean towels under them and they are good to go for quite awhile.
1409318
My OXO mats are never wet underneath unless I have spilled water on my counter.
1409319
The water cannot seep through the mat surface. If you let the mat sit on the counter top and build up water, that water might overflow and then go under the mat. To keep the mat from getting wet or slimy it should be hung to dry (or dried with towel) after use and the counter dried too.
1409320
I don't have the answer but maybe this will help you answer. We have no moisture underneath ours. Our counter is granite. We live in a very dry climate, although we have never seen moisture beneath even when it rains and there is humidity. I feel confident that the mats would not leak. Do you have more than one mat? You could experiment - keep one dry on top and let the other get moist. Later, if both have moisture beneath, then you know moisture is collecting there for some other reason and that it is not leaking.
1409321
To prevent any "slime" or mold, I stand these mats up in the sink overnight so they dry out completely! Great product.
1409322
Hi there, mine got slimy underneath only when I didn't dry the underside of the mat (after washing it in the sink). When I put the wet mat down on the countertop and left it for a few days it got slimy because it could not breathe (the silicone is non-permeable), so, I dry the underside of the mat and wipe down the counter beside the sink before I put the mat down. No more sliminess.
570975
I have the same issue. I think it is some flaw in the design of the way the bowl and drain connect through the counter top. I have tried several ways to correct the problem, but no luck.
1960820
Could be mineral buildup. It happened to mine along the seams at the bottom, but it took took two years rather than two months for it to happen. You might have particularly hard water. We have one of those filters at the sink, so the water is less mineral laden. You'll have to get a cleaning kit from Simplex since just about every other product on the market messes with the tin. I wasn't happy about paying an additional $40, but Simplex customer service told me I'd get more than 20 cleanses out of it. And it worked like a charm.
290056
I had the same problem and I don't know if it was a coincidence or not but after I gave it a good cleaning it stopped. Now maybe you can tell me how to stop it from leaking? It constantly drips and if I don't forget to watch it I end up with water all over my counter.
286169
There is a tendency to slide around, depending on the surface texture of the countertop. I have a slightly worn formica countertop with some roughness, and I spread a little tap water on the countertop surface before placing the pastry mat. The surface tension of the water anchors the mat quite well and keeps it in place for the most part.
1349968
I do still love this sink, its beautiful. BUT I will say that I do have some chips/scratches on both front corners. They're small and hard to see but they're there which is frustrating. Could've been the way the sink was installed or how the countertop was laid over it. We have quartz counters so they're quite heavy. It also seems to stain pretty easily - if I have a pot or pan in the sink for a day or two I find I'm scrubbing extra hard to remove any ring it left. In hindsight - as much as I love the sink and this type of sinks - I'd probably not go with an apron front sink, and stick with an undermount stainless steel or granite sink! Good luck. I am sure you'll be happy with either choice!
264611
The mat adheres to the counter extremely well. I do sprinkle a small amount of flour all over the top of the mat to prevent any sticking of dough. Maybe not necessary, just something I always saw my mother and grandmother do.
1882144
I would agree with Matthew. The whole thing is practically covered in a plastic material, so it is mostly impervious to water splash or drips. The largest concern would be where the power cord attaches to the mat. Do not know if age and localized rapid temperature cooling from water contact could cause the material to become brittle and crack over time.
1849585
Mine has been doing the same thing. I just bought it this week. The floor is soaked underneath. It looks like the steam comes and out and goes right down to the rug, no matter which way I position it. I'm taking it back to target.
657276
You can turn it over after using so the underside will dry. Also you can use a bathroom spray with bleach in it to prevent mold. It is a very comfortable mat. I haven't washed mine, but I'd use a delicate or gentle or "hand wash" cycle.
328681
Not so far, the top of the mat is definitely water proof, the two mats in the kitchen get water on them everyday and we just wipe it off. The bottom of the mat is a different material so if a large amount of water did get underneath the mat I would hang it over a chair or on a clothesline to dry out. The bottom material is designed so the mat doesn't slide easily, it does appear to be somewhat porous. One mat is over a year and a half old, the second is about 4 months now and they are holding up wonderfully! We actually can't tell which one is newer, I hope this helps.
2222376
The top of the mat is and very easy to clean. The under part is not. That is where the padding is and it is sponge like. The mat feels real good under your feet.
793247
I have also used this mat, but have not met such a situation. Maybe the mat is not dry when you bake with it.
1791800
What kind of countertop do you have? I have granite, and I just dampened the granite before placing the Spiralizer. Make sure it is balanced.
657291
It has overflow. Glaze on under? can't remember, but nothing sticks in memory about lack of quality finish. Set under granite with the reveal showing it presents total glaze. Curious? does any manufacturer glaze the underside? I've never seen that in memory.
426311
Hi, S. I just looked at mine and it is like that only in the bottom where water has been sitting that didn't evaporate or get poured out completely. Are you making sure it's dry after each use? I suspect it may just be staining from gross minerally stuff in the water, but I'm no scientist.
1697927
I just bought this unit in December and I have the exact same problem. I love the unit. It is on my bedroom carpet so I am going to try to put a mat underneath it to see if that helps and I will try to change the water level a bit as another person suggested. My guess is that the water sensor works well and the system needs to be level. Someone else told me to put it up at the highest setting and that may help. I really don't want to have to replace it and its too late to return. It really is an awesome unit. Looks great too