Cheese Ripening and Drying Mat 25x25cm Your cheese should not sit directly on the bottom of the container. Use Cheese ripening mat. Cheese ripening mats can be used for various reasons in cheese making. It is always handy to have some in the kitchen of a home cheese maker. You can use them for placing under soft cheese while aging to promote air flow or for draining curds in mold with no bottom or legs. To clean, use warm soapy water with a small amount of chlorine then allow to dry. Dairythemed food-grade.