After outdoor use: Shake off debris, wipe with a damp cloth. Sand falls right off.
Stubborn marks: Gentle soap and water.
Deep clean: Hand-wash gently. You can machine wash on your most gentle cycle (wool/delicates), but for maximum longevity, hand-wash.
Heat-proof: You can iron on it, place hot baking trays on it, use it as a surface for anything household-hot. The only exception: red-hot coals (BBQ embers) will burn through.
Do not: Dishwasher. High heat + food residue can coat the silicone surface with a film. If someone puts it in the dishwasher by mistake: submerge the mat in a pot of gently boiled water with washing-up liquid for 30 minutes, then rinse. The film lifts off.
Storage: Roll rather than fold to minimise creasing. Fine to store it damp for daily use, or leave it in the pram basket. For longer storage, let it dry fully first.
Non-slip side: Always faces down (grips grass and floors). At the beach, flip it: smooth side down so sand doesn’t catch in the grip texture. If sand or dirt does get in the grip side, submerge the mat in water. Everything releases instantly. Much quicker than wiping.