DOQAUS Easy-Release Ice Cube Trays (2-Pack)
Best for: Best for mess-free ice — soft-bottom silicone trays that pop cubes out with one push and stack with lids.
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Our review
Sometimes the best upgrade is the cheapest one, and these DOQAUS ice cube trays prove it — 4.6 stars across more than 46,000 ratings for a two-pack that costs under six dollars. The fix is simple: instead of a rigid plastic tray you have to twist and bang on the counter, the flexible food-grade silicone bottom lets you pop out one cube at a time with a gentle push from underneath — no twisting, no cracking, no ice skittering across the floor. They come with spill-resistant lids so you can carry a full tray to the freezer without sloshing and stack the two trays to save space, and the silicone is independently LFGB-certified and BPA-free, so there's no plasticky smell or taste transferring to your ice. They're handy well beyond ice cubes too — people freeze coffee, broth, baby food, herbs in oil and cocktail portions in them.
Honest expectations: these are standard everyday cubes, not the big slow-melting clear spheres for whiskey — for that you'd want a dedicated craft-ice mould. The lids are spill-resistant rather than fully airtight, so over weeks the cubes can pick up freezer odours if your freezer is strong-smelling; use them within a reasonable time and store food covered. A brand-new tray can have a very faint silicone smell that a wash and a first 'throwaway' batch of ice clears right up. For easy, mess-free, stackable everyday ice at this price, they're an easy recommendation.
👍 Pros
- One-push silicone bottom — cubes pop out, no twisting
- Spill-resistant lids; carry full trays without sloshing
- Stackable to save freezer space (2-pack)
- Food-grade, LFGB-certified, BPA-free — no taste transfer
- Great for coffee, broth, baby food and herbs too
👎 Cons
- Standard cubes — not large slow-melting clear ice
- Lids are spill-resistant, not fully airtight
- Cubes can pick up freezer odours over long storage
- Faint silicone smell when new (a wash + first batch clears it)
Specifications
| Type | Stackable silicone ice cube trays with lids (2-pack) |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Flexible bottom — push to release cubes one at a time |
| Lids | Spill-resistant with lift tabs (not airtight) |
| Material | Food-grade silicone + PP, LFGB-certified, BPA-free |
| Also for | Coffee, broth, baby food, herbs, cocktail portions |
| Brand / Price | DOQAUS, ~$6 for 2 |
FAQ
How do the cubes come out?
Press the flexible silicone bottom and each cube pops up and out one at a time — no twisting the tray or banging it on the counter, so ice doesn't go flying.
Are the lids airtight?
They're spill-resistant rather than fully airtight, so you can carry a full tray without sloshing. For very long storage, cubes can still pick up freezer odours, so use them within a reasonable time.
Do they make clear ice?
No — these make standard everyday cubes. For big, slow-melting clear spheres you'd want a dedicated craft-ice mould; these are for fast, easy, mess-free everyday ice.
Can I freeze things other than water?
Yes — they're popular for freezing coffee, broth, baby food, herbs in oil and cocktail portions, not just ice.
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