Tovolo Perfect Cube Silicone Ice Trays Set of 2, Oyster Gray

I am never one to write reviews but I have to say I absolutely love these Ice Cube trays. I was trying to look for non-toxic ice cube trays for easy removal so in the beginning I had a hard time removing the ice from the ice cube trays but if you leave the ice cube trays on the counter for a few minutes once the ice is Frozen then you can easily pop the ice out of the silicone ice cube trays they are fantastic and my brother actually complimented the shape of the ice lol

I am very happy with this. It is a little challenging getting the cubes out, but putting it upside down on the little storage unit I am using for ice cubes allows me to press them out into the container. I have kept on and gave one to a friend and she likes it too.

I was only sent one tray (of my set of two ordered) but Amazon made good on it and promptly sent my missing tray. I like these trays. They seem well-made of silicone and make nice, fairly cube-shaped ice cubes. The lid is made of a heavy plastic. The trays take longer to freeze than I would have expected for such a small cube. I think it is because of the totally flat bottom design of the trays (air circulation, a row of cubes in the middle, etc.) My other style of trays without flat bottoms (and only two rows of cubes) make much larger cubes and freeze faster. There is a bit of a learning curve to using the Tovolo tray. I had to figure out how to get the cubes out of the trays when frozen. What finally worked for me is running warm water along the bottom and sides of the trays before removing the lids. Then, removing the lid and turning a tray upside down (and going around the outer edges first), I push each cube compartment firmly with my thumbs, almost like trying to turn the compartment inside out, which starts to release the cube and I can often push a cube all the way out. The silicone is quite flexible and will let you do that. I have only had my trays for a month. So far, so good.

As time goes on , the strong silicone becomes softer and easier to remove the ice cubes. Unlike some others, it does help to run the base under hot water before release. There is no silicone odor.

These ice cube trays are a breeze to fill and freeze, but extracting the cubes can be a bit tricky. The design makes it easy to use, but a little patience is required when removing the ice. Overall, a convenient addition to any freezer.

Sturdy, easy to use trays. Ice is easy to remove

I liked the size of the ice. I found the silicon harder to push the ice out of then an old plastic tray but at least it didn't come out broken. The big problem is that over time it steadily got so that the tray itself smells bad - and so the ice smells/tastes bad as well. I understand this is common with silicon ice cube trays. Our water doesn't smell but I tried bottled water and it was the same. I tried washing them w/ white vinegar but it did nothing. After 1 year the smell was bad but I stuck with them for almost another year - now I'm throwing them out.

I really wanted to love this ice cube tray. I saw some other reviews that said the lid didn’t fit snugly — it doesn’t — and the cubes were hard to remove — they are — but I thought maybe those reviewers were doing something wrong. If they were, so did I. I did not overfill the sections of the tray, but like most silicone ice cube trays, they are soft and when full, you have to hold them with both hands while they’re full of water. The lid did not in any way snap in place; you just sort of press it on and hope for the best. When I moved the tray, water leaked out, so I emptied some out so it wouldn’t be overfilled. I’ve noticed with any ice cube trays I’ve had with lids that it makes stacking easier, but it also takes longer for the ice cubes to freeze. I was very excited to see the cubes, but when I twisted the tray a little to loosen them, nothing happened. It was like they were Super Glued in the tray. Then I twisted harder. Still nothing. I turned the tray upside down and tried again. Nope. Then I started pressing the individual ice cube sections from the bottom trying to force the cubes out that way. I was able to get only a couple cubes out, and by then, my hands were freezing from gripping the tray so hard for so long. I put the lid back on, turned the tray over, and ran warm water on the bottom to try to melt the cubes enough to loosen them so they’d fall out. About one third of them came out. I wound up literally having to put more hot water on the tray bottom and then force the cubes out by pressing down hard on the individual sections until I pushed them inside out. The ice literally stuck in the trays. That is the absolute longest, time-consuming, multi-step process that left my hands freezing that I’ve ever gone through to get ice out of a tray. I used it once, and I won’t be using it again. I bought a similar set of trays that were delivered the same day made by another company and had exactly the same problem with them. Silicone seems like a good idea in theory, but there’s not much support when the tray is full of water and you have to fight to get the cubes out with both brands. Making ice shouldn’t be so difficult or time consuming. I can’t recommend this tray.

My buddy recommended this one to me and it's honestly the perfect ice cube tray. Easy to dispense and the cubes are nice and big

Lid not tight at all. Will leak if not careful

This is the best silicone ice cube tray I’ve tried.

Es fácil retirar los hielos, solo hay que presionar por abajo y listo. Al presionar, no se salen los otros hielos

This prduct is great to use, yes it takes a tiny little bit of effort to push the cubes out but if you want perfection you don't have to be the hulk to remove the blocks. Highly recomend this product if your serious about your cocktails.