hi cessna...

I hope it doesn't ruin granite because that's EXACTLY what I do...

I've had the granite 10 months now and have not noticed any problem underneath the towel drying area....

My granite (Delicatus White) is sealed and water still "beads up" on it...so it's not "soaking in"...

I've read that when it doesn't bead up anymore, it's time to seal it.

KA:)

i've been doing this for years(8) - never noticed problem. and never knew about sealing it... so havent redone it and no soaking up.

It should certainly be ok, as that's what runnels are for, right?

hi swhite...

Thanks for the tip...I have seen these at BB and Beyond...I think I'll use one of my 20% coupons and get one..lots of good reviews..

KA:)

I second the recommendation on the microfiber dish mat. I have three and bought them for all my girlfriends for Christmas gifts.

Is there a reason for not using your dishwasher to dry your dishes? Even if it's for temporary?

Unless, the dishwasher is full, I, too, place a dish towel on the granite countertop. Usually, I use it for just-washed pots, pans, and knives. However, I dry and put them away right after done washing them all. The towel is then hung up for to dry. I never let it sit on my countertop. But like everyone else's experiences, it's probably won't hurt.

I use similar dish drying mats. Mine are from Menard's and were $1 on sale. Best $8 I ever spent. :)

Tip - they also have a bit of padding on the inside (mine do anyway) so they are a good buffer for delicate dishes & drinkware being set down on hard granite.

Dittos for the padded dishmat. Not wanting to snipe, (because he's such a sweetie) I bought one to "train" DH, who would wash stray dishes and leave them sitting wet on the granite counter. This always left water spots if I didn't happen by, dry the dishes and wipe the counter soon after. Perfect solution.

I have been using a dish towel on my granite since it was installed 6 months ago - never even thought I shouldn't! no problems whatsoever, but now I want one of those mats from BB&Y. I live at the end of the world :) and the nearest BB&Y is 2 ours away :( I sometimes never get to use my 20% off coupons, but I may have to order a couple of these mats and pay shipping.

Hi again all...

I wanted to revisit this thread to say that I walked (yes walked as it is only 1/2 mile away from home) to Bed Bath and Beyond today with the intention of buying one of the drying dish mats...The large one is $8...

Anyway, I ended up with a bath mat instead!

Yes, I'm going to use THAT for my counter dishes...

Why?

1. It too is made of fast drying Micro Fiber, as is the dish mat...

2.It's got a rubber bottom, so the wetness won't soak through and my granite will stay dry.

3. It's about 3 times thicker than the dish mat...which is important when setting a glass coffe pot down on a granite surface. Yesterday I broke a glass pitcher when setting it on a thick towel to dry...Granite and glass don't mix too well.

4. It's a bright white, as oppossed to beige/brown...so I like how it looks..okay..that's frivilous I know. Just being honest.

5. It is the same size as the dish drying mat..

The cost was more though...$19.99...but I used a $5 off so that helped.

I guess if I don't end up liking it, I can always use it as it was intended!

KA:)

How's the bath mat working, kitchenaddict? I saw them at BBB and thought about using one for dishes. I've had the dish drying mat for quite a while and it's getting crumpled looking after being washed several times. I agree that the bath mats are nicer looking.

There is somethng about rubber on the granite that might concern me. Not sure why. Are you leaving it there permenately or just out when you need to use it?

Hi Dreamweaver and ellendi..

I'm glad I opened this thread back up to see your questions...

So far the bathmat has been working great. What I really LIKE about it is when I lift it up, and it's wet on top, the granite is still BONE DRY...

I leave it there pretty much most of the time, until it needs to be washed. Then I wash it and hang it outside to dry.

It washes beautifully...I've washed it twice in my machine, even on REGULAR agitation..No Crumples.

I don't think there is a problem with the rubber being on the granite.

Hope that answers your questions..

KA:)

Thanks for the info, KA. I might pick one up next time I'm wandering around BBB with a coupon in hand.