OXO Large Silicone Sink Mat: Cushioning With a Custom Drain Cutout

Hand-washing a favorite glass should not require finding a softer place to set it down. The OXO Good Grips Large Silicone Sink Mat puts a flexible layer between dishware and the basin, with an opening you can cut around your drain. It is a useful combination for a sink that regularly holds glasses, plates, and cookware between washing and rinsing.

The buying decision starts with the bottom of your sink. This is the gray Large silicone version, model 13138200. Its cushioning and customizable drain opening are appealing only if the mat's footprint works in the basin you already have.

Check the flat basin floor before ordering

OXO lists overall dimensions of 16.25 by 12.75 by 0.25 inches. Measure the usable floor inside your sink, rather than the countertop opening or the distance across its upper rim. Sloping walls and rounded corners can leave less flat space than those larger measurements suggest.

Think about what you set down there, too. A mat covering the middle of a wide basin will not cushion an object resting beyond its edges. If you use one side of a double sink for washing, measure that individual bowl. A paper rectangle in the stated dimensions is a practical way to check the footprint before ordering; it is a planning aid, not a precise template for the rounded corners.

Keep the drain accessible where you need it

The mat's open pattern lets you choose where to cut a drain opening. OXO describes making a hole for a drain at the center or back of the sink. That gives the product a clear advantage when a protector with a fixed hole would cover part of your drain or sit in the wrong place.

Set the mat in its intended position and check access to the strainer or stopper before making a permanent cut. The customization OXO describes concerns the drain opening. Do not assume an oversized mat can simply be trimmed around its outside to suit any basin. If the footprint fails the first check, choose a size or style that fits.

Give dishes a softer landing

Soft silicone provides a buffer between dishware and the sink surface. That is the main reason to buy this mat if you routinely hand-wash glassware or lower plates into a hard basin. OXO's raised-foot design also leaves space underneath for water movement and airflow, while the open slots let water pass through the mat.

Those features work together: cushioning is more useful when the protector still allows the sink to drain. They do not make fragile items unbreakable, and the mat cannot protect a glass that strikes the faucet or another dish.

Plan for heat and cleanup

OXO rates the silicone for heat up to 425°F. That stated ceiling matters when cookware joins the dishes: heat resistance is useful, but a pan's actual temperature still needs to be within the limit. It is not a reason to assume every pan coming off a burner is suitable for immediate placement.

The mat is dishwasher safe, so cleaning it can fit into an existing dishwashing routine. Still plan to lift it out and clean the basin beneath it. Slots and raised feet help water move; they do not remove food scraps or eliminate the need to wash the surfaces they cover.

Choose this Large mat when its footprint fits, you want a soft contact surface, and positioning your own drain opening solves a real layout problem. A sink that already has a well-fitting protector may gain little from another one. For an uncovered basin used for frequent hand-washing, the combination of cushioning, drain access, and dishwasher-safe care gives the OXO a practical daily job.