perfect appliance solution [SEP] i use my flat iron electric hot comb and curling irons with this product i have constantly worried about the damages my vanity table or the the toilet top would take if i placed my hot hair appliances on them the top of the toilet when i had no bathroom counter space before i got my vanity table this mat definitely put me at ease with that i often need to leave the house right after styling my hair but with my cat running around i always worried he would knock it down and get hurt i used to unplug it and leave it on the kitchen counter and close the door so he could not get to it with the mat i can put my still hot appliance it it wrap up the cord around it and put it right back in the drawer where i keep all my hair appliances and not worry about any damages it is definitely a wise purchase and worth the money which is reasonably priced in my opinion