Diatomite Stone Sink Drying Mat
Diatomite Stone Sink Drying Mat
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Diatomite stone forms the body of this mat, a naturally porous material that pulls water in fast rather than letting it sit on the surface. Straight grooves run across the top and the edges are chamfered, so it looks intentional next to a faucet rather than like an add-on. A cut-out sized for a 2.5 in (6.35 cm) faucet base runs through the center, with room for at least 0.72 in (1.8 cm) of clearance behind it.
It sits directly under the faucet, catching drips from a soap dispenser, a wet sponge or hands shaken dry before reaching for a towel. A puddle that would normally sit on the counter until it's wiped disappears into the stone within about a minute, which keeps the counter around the sink looking dry even mid-dishwashing. The same mat works just as well under a bathroom faucet or beside a bar sink.
It comes in two lengths, 40 x 10 cm (15.7 x 3.9 in) and 60 x 10 cm (23.6 x 3.9 in), so it's worth measuring the counter run before ordering. Rinse or wipe it down to clean, and let it air dry fully between uses the way any porous stone needs to. Vandora carries all three colors, white, dark grey and medium grey, to match most counter finishes.
- Product type: Diatomite stone faucet drying mat
- Material: Natural diatomite stone
- Faucet cut-out: 2.5 in (6.35 cm) diameter
- Clearance required: At least 0.72 in (1.8 cm) faucet-to-wall
- Weight: Approx. 1.8 lb (0.82 kg)
- Sizes: 40 x 10 cm (15.7 x 3.9 in) and 60 x 10 cm (23.6 x 3.9 in)
- Color options: White, Dark Grey, Medium Grey
- Care: Rinse or wipe clean, air dry
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this fit my faucet?
The cut-out is sized for a 2.5 in (6.35 cm) faucet base, with at least 0.72 in (1.8 cm) of clearance needed behind it. Measure your faucet base and the space behind it before ordering to confirm the fit. Two lengths are available, so check the counter run too.
What size should I order?
It comes in two lengths, 40 x 10 cm (15.7 x 3.9 in) and 60 x 10 cm (23.6 x 3.9 in). Measure the counter run around your faucet before choosing, since the mat is meant to sit directly under it rather than float in open space. The longer size suits a wider counter or double-basin sink.
How does it actually dry water so fast?
Diatomite stone is naturally porous, so it pulls water into the material instead of letting it sit on the surface. A puddle from a wet sponge or a shaken-off hand disappears into the stone within about a minute. That keeps the counter around the sink looking dry even mid-dishwashing.
How do I clean and maintain it?
Rinse or wipe it down to clean, then let it air dry fully between uses the way any porous stone needs to. Skip anything that would keep it damp for long stretches, since drying out is what keeps the pores working. No soap is required for routine care.
Which color matches my counter?
It comes in white, dark grey and medium grey, covering most common counter finishes. White suits a bright kitchen, while the greys blend into darker stone or quartz counters. All three colors are the same stone and grooved surface, so the choice is purely about matching your space.
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