Review (5/5): Multi-Purpose Mat
Update: I made a rookie mistake and accidentally left my flat iron on all day while I was at work. I came home and my house was still standing. There were no burning smells, my mat was perfectly fine, and just the sides of my flat iron were a little brown from all the heat. I'm glad I have this mat.
I've been resting my flat iron on random surfaces every morning and slowly melting them, so I finally decided to be responsible and get a mat. I wanted something simple, and this one could also be rolled up around a heat tool to stuff in a suitcase, so I chose this one.
I've put this on the corner of my vanity, and it works great. I can put a flat iron and a clampless curling wand on top, and nothing burns and nothing smells. I also sometimes put hot pots on top and use it as a pot holder. It's a perfect small, compact size.
It has raised bumps that lift the heating tool off the surface to give a little ventilation for all the heat. The silicone material grips the vanity surface, so it won't ever slide off.
I think the only possible con is that since it's a black rubbery surface, it picks up lots of dust and dirt. Since it's on my vanity, if I get any makeup powder or dry shampoo on my hands, it gets on the mat. This is easily remedied with a quick rinse with water, but it seems to get dirty all the time, and it could get a little annoying.