DOQAUS Ice Cube Tray with Lids - 4 Pack Stackable Silicone Ice Trays for Freezer, BPA & LFGB Safe, Easy Release for Kitchen, RV, Cocktail, Coffee, Soup & Food

These trays are simple but work so well. No more fighting the ice tray for the ice cubes. They pop out real quick. Easy to wash. They are durable. These have help up to almost two years of daily/weekly use. Great size and capacity.

About 8 months ago my refrigerator ice maker was having problems. The frig. was quite high quality, but not it's ice maker, since the freezer temperature is controlled by the freezing compartments that are in the lower half of the frig., while the upper half, is for standard food & fluids, which is always set below freezing. However, the upper part of the frig., unfortunately also contains the "ice receptacle maker" which also delivers the cubes on demand. The freezing air it needs is blown into the upper frig. compartment ice maker from a freezing compartment in its lower half. After some 6 years of use, the frig. ice maker was giving me problems, since lower temperature, humid air was leaking into this compartment from the less than perfectly designed, silicone rubber side walls, that leads to much ice forming in the ice maker freezing component itself. I tried to fix this problem, but eventually the ice maker no longer made ice cubes. However, the dispenser tray still worked perfectly well- it just needed ice cubes. Voila! I found that I could fill the working frig. dispenser tray with ice cubes, made first, in an area of the lower freezer compartment. At first, I purchased an ice cube making tray set that could make up to about 70 smallish ice cubes, but they were difficult to get out of their single tray, due to the fact, that the entire ice maker tray was made of solid plastic, and some to many of the ice-cubes were difficult to release easily. So, I went back to Amazon & found another ice cube tray maker, that many readers were quite happy with. So about 6 months ago I purchased the above 4 tray set that is being reviewed herein. It turned out that this set is superbly designed, very easy to use, still functions 100% well, with no breakage of any plastic parts (but I do handle the parts. particularly the thin tray covers with care). Each single tray (of 4 such trays) makes 14 medium sized ice cubes x4 trays overall = 56 cubes in total. It takes about 800 cc to fill the 4 empty trays. What is so superb about these trays, is if you use them correctly, the ice-cubes are very, very easy to remove quickly. To re-fill them again with water for refreezing, takes only a couple of minutes. Their most important component of this ice making tray, is that the bottom of each cube compartment, is made of soft & pliable silicone rubber. Now, this is how I suggest using this set to optimize their function: 1) remove the trays from the frig. freezer compartment and bring them close to the kitchen sink; 2) then run for 2-3 seconds some hot water over the cover of the first tray; 3) then turn over to its bottom silicone side and run some hot water over the entire silicone area of 14 cubes; 4) then place the tray over a large enough receptacle (about 12x8"x2" in size) & twist the tray slightly to at most moderately, after which most, if not all, the cubes will fall into the receptacle; 5) turn over the tray, and if any cubes are left, simply push with a finger on the silicone rubber base to dislodge the remaining cube(s); 6) repeat this procedure for the remaining trays that you decide to use (my needs are for only 3 trays at a time, not four, since my frig. tray only holds 3 trays of cubes before over-fill); 7) next, put the ice cubes into the Frig. ice holder bin and place it back into its frig. bin compartment ASAP, to minimize ice cube melting; 8) refill your empty ice trays with your liquid of choice-- typically plain water. One last item-- The refilling of the trays with water. For this, I found an excellent item from from the "JOIE" Company, which is a 500 cc red & clear measuring cup (with cc and oz markings) that dispenses the water into the trays cube-slots easily and quickly. Fill each cube space to within 1-2 mm from the top of the tray to compensate for expansion of the volume of water after freezing. Hope you will enjoy using these excellently designed & practical ice tray makers, as much as I have, with several months of continuous use, without any damage to date.

The BEST ice cubes trays I’ve ever used!! I truly feel like these are the ones I’ve been looking for my whole life!! The ice cubes pop out easily with just a single twist. Stack perfectly, easy to clean. Durable too - my family goes through ice like crazy, and I’ve owned these over a year with no issues. Can’t recommend enough, just get them and see for yourself!

I ordered 2 sets of these 14-ice cube trays (8 trays total) in early 2022, and another set in early 2023 (after 3 of the trays ordered in 2022 had developed leaks). At this point (July, 2023) I now have 5 trays out of the original 8 with leaks. Really bad, right? But here's the thing - each tray that developed a problem did so in only one cube per tray, and in the exact same place. That cannot be a coincidence - I think there is a manufacturing defect that likely could be (maybe has been?) corrected. Holding a tray with a leak horizontal with the leaking side closest to you, it is always the second cube from the left that we found to be failed, and the failure always occurs with the green flexible silicone separating from the stiffer white plastic right along the seam between the two, usually in a corner or along the shorter edge, resulting in a relatively slow leak. As is, trying to fill and freeze such a tray creates a puddle underneath that leaking cube, which freezes below the eventually empty cube, which of course is a problem for whatever is underneath that cube. With such a flaw, you would reasonably ask why did I rate this product 4 stars? Well, compared to many other trays I have tried over decades (both metal and plastic) these do release much easier overall, and for the occasional stuck cube it is super easy to push on the flexible bottom to separate such cubes; these trays have a decent price point for what they are; the included covers prevent the ice from sublimating or absorbing odors if stored in the freezer for a long time between uses, and the covers also make stacking the trays super convenient; the size of each cube is pleasing to us, nothing too large, or small, or wierdly shaped; and finally, if the flaw that we observed does occur, it only seems to affect 1/14th of the functionality of each such tray, and as such can be dealt with fairly easily. What I have done (after a tray starts leaking in the described manner), is just rip the green flexible bottom off the flawed cube (and to repeat, so far, that has always been just one cube per affected tray, second from the left with the leaky side held closest to you). Of course, with one cube now completely lacking a bottom you can only freeze 13 cubes for that tray, but at least it empties immediately upon filling, and thus is still usable (with no slowly forming puddles freezing on items below such trays), with minor loss of capacity. When we noticed the first leak, I thought it might be due to twisting a tray more then we should have in order to remove the cubes, but that was still a puzzle because we had been reasonably careful not to overdo anything in that regard. Since then, we have been especially careful when removing cubes, yet over time still got 4 more trays that failed in the same way. FWIW, at that point we also started to double check not to overfill (leaving the water 1/16" to 1/8" below the cover), and we also started leaving trays on the counter for a minute or so before removing any cubes. For us the latter makes all of the cubes in a tray separate even easier than they did previously, and perhaps doing these two things also helps avoid damage. That is, I don't recall any additional failures since adopting this practice, which takes no real effort nor does it consume extra time for us, because we always remove all frozen trays at once, transferring all cubes into gallon freezer bags for instant availability when needed. We only refill and re-freeze all of the empty trays when convenient, once the bagged cubes get sufficiently used. Honestly, I do not know if all failures were in the initial lot purchased, or if they occurred in trays from both purchases, but I do know the failures, at least so far, have all occurred before the two changes above that we made to our fill / removal practice. On the whole, while acknowledging that individual trays may develope a leak, it seems to be limited in extent and occurs in a predictable place, at least to date. That flaw can be worked around by simply abandoning one cube of functionality per affected tray. The trays that did not leak (and remaining cubes of trays that did leak) worked well enough IMO to justify an overall good rating for the reasons given. If you decide to buy these, using described practices may help you to avoid the limited failures that we experienced.

5-Star UPDATE: I said if I changed my mind, I’d update my review; and, well, I HAVE. I just revised my review from 3 stars to 5 stars. I’ve used them now for a couple of weeks and I kinda love them. The cubes ARE smaller, as are the trays; but they release with such ease!! There is zero struggle to release the cubes, and they stack nicely on top of each other with the lids. ORIGINAL REVIEW: If miniature is your thing, you’ve found your ice trays! If you, too, are a petite woman who has found the world entirely too large her entire life — with feet dangle in the air in normal chairs, car seats all the way forward, step stools needed to reach the most basic of shelves, assistance needed in the grocery store to reach a dwindling supply of a canned good or climbing the cart rail to reach it yourself, or if you’ve ever bought clothing in the juniors section to find ready-made clothing that fits… well, maybe you’re celebrating. Me, I’m just disappointed. I want ice cubes of a normal size and shape. So, I have no idea why these have such a high rating & feature photos of both REGULAR size ice trays and these miniature things. I’m of an age where the hassle of returning a $7 item isn’t even worth it, and I will use them for now since I’m down to one regular size ice tray. If I somehow discover this is a 5-star purchase, I’ll come back to update; but for now I’m annoyed they are so tiny! Was there an odor: no. Was it quality: meh, it’s an ice tray. Ice removal: IDK I need to wash them first. Versatility: I mean, yeah, it will likely hold whatever you decide to freeze in them.

Great ice cube trays. Bought them to freeze extra half & half, heavy cream and chicken broth in tablespoon amounts so I didn't have to throw away left over liquids to use for cooking a later date. The trays stack nicely and cubes come out easily. And the lids are an extra bonus!

I’ve gone through my fair share of ice trays living here in Florida. Between the heat and the amount of traveling I do, I’m constantly needing ice for my cooler or just a cold drink when I finally get back home. I recently picked up this DOQAUS 4-pack, and after using them for a while, I’ve got some thoughts. They aren’t life-changing, but they are a massive step up from those cheap plastic ones that shatter the second you try to twist them. What Actually Works The standout feature is definitely the silicone bottom. If you’ve ever had to bang a plastic tray against the counter like a maniac to get one cube out, you’ll appreciate these. You just press the bottom of the individual cell, and the cube pops right out. Stacking is a breeze: The lids are the real MVP here. They aren’t 100% airtight (don’t go flipping them upside down), but they let you stack all four trays on top of each other. In a crowded freezer, that vertical space is huge. Keeps the "Freezer Funk" out: One of my biggest pet peeves is ice that tastes like frozen onions or whatever else is in the back of the freezer. These lids do a solid job of keeping those odors away from your ice. The Size: The cubes are a bit smaller than "standard" old-school cubes, which I actually prefer. They fit into narrow-mouthed water bottles easily, which is a major plus when I’m packing for a road trip. The Real-World Use I don’t just use these for water. Because they are silicone and BPA-free, I’ve started freezing leftover coffee so my iced coffee doesn't get watered down. I’ve also used them to portion out some homemade pesto and even small servings of baby food for when my nieces visit. They handle the dishwasher fine too, provided you put them on the top rack. A Few Annoyances It’s not all perfect. You have to be careful not to overfill them. If the water goes over the "fill line," it freezes over the dividers, and then you’re back to wrestling with the tray to get the ice out. Also, the lids can be a little finicky to get perfectly seated. They aren't "snap-on" seals; they mostly just sit there to allow for stacking. If you’re looking for something totally leak-proof for an RV that's bouncing down the road, you might be disappointed if they aren't sitting flat. Value for Money You get four trays in a pack, which makes about 56 cubes total. For the price, the value is definitely there. You’re paying a bit more than the dollar-store versions, but you won't be replacing these every three months because they cracked. It’s a solid, mid-range investment for your kitchen. Pros: Super easy release with the silicone bottoms. Lids prevent odors and allow for easy stacking. Dishwasher safe and durable. Perfect size for water bottles. Cons: Lids are not 100% leak-proof/airtight. Cubes are smaller than traditional trays. Easy to overfill, which messes up the "easy release."

I’ve had the regular plastic ice trays for years. The ones where it’s hard to get the ice out & they crack if you use too much force. I was planning on switching to full silicone trays before I came across these. Got them super quick. I like how once the lid is secured, you won’t spill water on the way to the fridge. To be sure I flipped the tray upside down once full and no leak! The shape and size are perfect, not fully boxy & not too big or small. Super easy to remove the ice cubes as well, just press on the little silicone layer on the bottom with your finger and pop it comes right out.