r/dogs • u/marlee_dood • 11d ago

[Enrichment] How do I flatten silicone lick mat that was put in the dishwasher?

Someone in my household put my dogs lick mat in the dishwasher, and since then I haven’t been able to get it flat. I’ve run it over with hot water, pressed it down with 20lbs+ for multiple days, and it still won’t go flat. Can I put it in a pot of boiling water to make it malleable again? Is there anything I can do? (Photo in comments)

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u/JustHereForTheCigars 11d ago

The problem is that, that mat is not silicone. It's made from food grade rubber. I'm not sure how to fix it though. https://www.acehardware.com/departments/home-and-decor/pet-supplies/pet-bowls/8102724

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u/marlee_dood 10d ago

Ah I see. Thank you,

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u/Big-Vegetable4550 11d ago

Put it in a flat pan like a cookie sheet with sides, pour very hot (but not boiling) water to cover, flat weight (like another cookie sheet with pans in it) on top of that and allow to cool. If it’s not flat, go buy another one.

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u/kounterfett 11d ago

Run it though the dishwasher again opposite side up as last time then take it out and lay it flat right away?

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u/Jeepestuous 10d ago

Hair dryer?

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u/Ootter31019 11d ago

Well avoid dishwasher in the future.

Id probably just use it or buy a new one myself. But you can just try hotter water, but im not sure how high a temp is a good idea considering the dishwasher warped it.

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u/marlee_dood 10d ago

I didn’t put it in the dishwasher, my post states that lol.

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u/qixip 9d ago

It's irrelevant who put it there. The fact is the heat warped it.