Customer Reviews

Casabella Silicone Cutting Board, Set of 4

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The set just arrived, and there was no red, as in product photo. Instead there was a yellow one. The other colors were the same. I would have preferred the red for meat, but can live with it. But that's not the reason for 2 STARS. The silicone backing simply does not work. I have a wood surface counter, as well as a laminated counter top, and the mats move all over the place. You can feel the silicone backing, but it does absolutely nothing to keep the mats from slipping or sliding all over both of the counters. I'm really disappointed with this item. Oh, and calling them "boards", is a misnomer. They're less than a 16th of an inch thick. I did expect that, but come on...call them mats, and not boards.

I've used flexible cutting boards for a long time now, and tend to buy a new set every year because of the potential for contamination. I'm really incredibly happy with this set. The past sets that I've used have had a definite tendency to slip, and, unlike some of the other reviewers here, I've found that the silicone backing really does help keep these boards more stable.
These boards will mark up pretty quickly, as will any plastic or wood cutting boards. This is actually a good thing; it means that the edge of your knife blade isn't being dulled every time you cut something.

I purchased these thinking they seemed like a great way of preventing cross-contamination of food when cutting multiple items for a meal. I didn't realize when purchasing them, however, that they aren't dishwasher safe. At first I didn't mind and would hand wash them after using them. Almost a year later though, I've come to realize that they are a total pain to clean. The vegetable one is fine but I've noticed that meat tends to stick to the meat boards and can be difficult to get thoroughly clean. It isn't necessarily obvious when they are wet when washing them because the boards are clear so products like chicken or other meat residue can blend with the water. After they dry, however, there are still little pieces of meat and/or meat residue stuck to the boards almost every time. As a result, I have to hand wash them two or three times to get them clean. I've grown to hate them over time. I'd much rather have thicker boards with the same color coding that can be cleaned in the dishwasher and disinfected/better cleaned from the heat and steam. If they hadn't cost as much as they did, I would have pitched them a long time ago. Save yourself time and money and look for something better.

I'll start by saying I love the way they look. Fun, colorful, sleek. That's what attracted me to them and ultimately why I purchased them.

When they arrived, I found that they were surprisingly thin and very flexible. The rubber backing doesn't grip the counter (specifically granite, since that's what's in my kitchen) and if you cut anything on them once, you will leave a mark. After one use, they already have cut marks all over the place.

For what they cost, I'd say look elsewhere.

I've always like flexible cutting boards for quick jobs. They're convenient, don't take up much space, fit in the dishwasher, and you can get an assortment like here for different types of foods.

On these the rubber back is pretty much useless. There's not enough grip to be practical. Basically you need a completely clean and maybe tacky wet counter for it to do any good. The pain is you may not realize you're cutting on the wrong side and you'll put cut marks on the rubber.

Other than that, they're colorful, attractive and work pretty much like any flexible cutting board. I wouldn't pay more for the rubber feature.

These color coded cutting boards are just Okay. They are very thin silicone and are coded for different food products but I would have liked a "cutting" board to be thicker. One side does have a grip side so they don't slide all over your counter. I still use them but place them over my existing plastic cutting board for more cushion and stability while cutting.

This is a fine set of cutting sheets. Yes, they do get scratched using very sharp knives, but that is to be expected. I would recommend this item to anyone who wanted a lightweight, easily cleaned and stored cutting sheet(s).

This is a nice set of cutting boards. They are color coded which makes it easy to keep them apart when cutting up meat and veggies in the same area. They clean up easy. They also store very easily.

I have no problems with them moving around while trying to cut. Maybe I don't press down hard enough, but they've worked fantastically for me. Unlike another reviewer, they are not that flexible. I do find they mark up somewhat easily.

The price is right on these, and I would buy them again without hesitation.

Love these! My daughter bought me some for a present, and I had to get more in case they stop making them in future!

Pro's

-They take up no space! Literally, I slide them against the wall inside a cabinet, and no one would even know they where there if I didnt tell them!
-4 is always better than 1. When cooking, many things need cut! It beats washing one nice cutting board over and over. (However, I still own a nice cutting board :)
-They're light and flexible, easy for lifting and pouring food into a bowl or frying pan.

Con's

-They can't go in the dishwasher, or they will warp into an arch. Then they become super annoying to cut on, always popping up into the arch shape when your not applying weight (they flatten back out with time, but not all the way) Hand washing them is pretty easy though, and if you prop them upright to dry, they'll dry in a mere few minutes.
-They get a lot of cut marks. Especially if you accidentally cut on the silicone side. Actually, if you cut too much on the silicone underside, you'll slice right through the plastic.
-I've had mine for about 2 years, and they're looking pretty sad. They don't have a long lifespan. But for the price, and how much use I got out of them, I don't mind too much, I'm ready to buy a few more.