MIU Flexible Cutting Board, Set of 5
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of MIU Flexible Cutting Board, Set of 5
Customer Review: Perfectly acceptable
Summary: 4 Stars
These do pretty much exactly what I need them to do. They're cheap, thin cutting boards that protect my knife blades and keep the food off the counter. They also have decent size to them so they can hold, say, an entire onion + a bell pepper post chopping without crowding.
I bought mine off [...] since I had a gift certificate, but I see they are cheaper here, and I have no doubt they are the same thing.
After reading other reviews:
Yeah, they do start to get scratched up pretty quickly, but I don't think there's a big risk of cutting all the way through them soon. Getting scratches isn't entirely a bad thing actually...it means they are yielding to my knife rather than dulling the blade, which for expensive knives is a good thing.
Also, I am not sure why people are having issues with them curling. I have run mine through the dishwasher 4-5 times now, no problems, and yes, I use the full hot drying cycle. Of course it may help that I store them behind the microwave so except for when they are being used or washed, they are being constantly pressed flat. Anyway, I have had no issues with this.
As for them being super flexible so you can funnel food...that's debatable. They certainly can fold up a bit, but not quite like a rubber mat or anything nearly as controllable as that. Of course as I said, mine stay flat...really you can't expect both. Probably best to categorize it as "more flexible than a rigid one".
Customer Review: thicker than the cheap in-store brands, not so thick as to warp horribly
Summary: 5 Stars
These work as advertised - however you obviously should understand you what you are buying...
Thin sheets made out of a polymer (HDPE in this case):
- are eventually worn out / cut through by sharp items such as knives
- tend [to varying degrees] to warp buckle over time, especially when exposed to heat [think dishwasher]
- Note that it is possible to re-flatten warped pieces of thin hdpe (eg these boards) by stacking them flat under something flat and heavy (like a stack of books) and leaving them for a day or two. This simply stretches back out whichever area's have experienced shrinkage.
Compared to the several sets of hdpe boards I've had from local stores over the last few years, these seem as good or better.
- slightly thicker, but I don't notice any additional warping over the thin variety when dishwashing.
- should be a little more durable due to the thickness
I do dishwash these things - the easy of dirtying several and throwing them in the dishwasher is the only reason we use them - otherwise I would just use the wooden chopping block and hand-wash it.
These are flexible enough to funnel, although I use a baker's spatula / dough scraper to scoop & dump chopped items, unlike funneling this get's everything, even wet ingredients.
Customer Review: Is a cutting board just a cutting board?
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm an old southern cook and have always used cutting boards of wood. Some handed down from my Mom. I used a plastic that had circles for my pie crust to roll out, and loved it. I saw these and thought they might not stand up to my sharp knives.
I was Wrong! These bargain flexible cutting boards are made of thick quality silicone, and I've been using them everyday. It's so nice to finish chopping, gather the edges, make a loose funnel, and slide them into my bowl or pan on the stove. The size fits in my sink of hot soapy dishwater, and air dries, looking good as new. I bought two sets, and use matching colors for place-mats on my dining table. They wipe clean easily, and are pretty behind my white china. My grand-daughter used the white one with her washable markers and made me a pretty picture, keeping her busy while I made her favorite cake. I can't do any of this with my old boards, and no more disinfecting or seasoning after I use it. Let old dogs learn new tricks, and find out for yourself!
lajammer
Customer Review: Great product, really protects your countertops
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like the color coding on these mats. They also store easily (do not roll them, just tuck them behind an appliance such as your toaster) and clean up easily. They will definately protect your countertops from nicks and scratches. I often take mine out to cut a bagel or a piece of fruit, then lift it to prevent crumbs or food particles from falling on the countertop/floors and easily rinse them off in the sink. If you cannot afford a good set of wood cutting boards this set will definately do the job. I do not use these too often for meats since I prefer wooden grooved cutting boards, but they will work for that (although juices may run onto your countertops) but these are used multiple times a day in my household for at least the last 6-9 months and are just now needing to be replaced due to a couple of cuts through the mat. They will get a bit stiffer/brittle when washed in the dishwasher so I would not recommend it, but it can be done. What a fantastic invention!Customer Review: I'd buy them again (and I'll have to)
Summary: 4 Stars
This is not a miracle product, but it'll do. For light applications I always remember to grab one (before I'd resist using the wood board and would sometimes use the corner of my sink, which was no good for the sink or the knives), and for heavier stuff I put one over a wood cutting board to protect it and keep it clean. If I chop chicken and veggies, I can move one to the sink (with the stuff still on it) and grab another.
I mangled one chopping ribs with a meat cleaver, and another got warped in the dishwasher (though it survived several prior washes). I'm not sure what these are made of, but they aren't that 600 degree silicon stuff, and shouldn't be treated as such (the one I mangled was already warped on the corner from a hot pan).
That said, they are cheap, and several months after I bought them my sink, counter tops, and wood cutting boards are showing no wear. That's worth buying a set of these every year or so.