# Suction plates that are easy to clean

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/suction-plate/easy-to-clean/
Category: Baby > Suction plate and bowl. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 83 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Aug 2020 to Jul 2026.

**Question:** Which suction plate is easy to clean?

**Short answer:** ezpz Mini Mat has the best record for cleanup, and it is a modest one: 15 of 20 parents said it cleaned up easily, against 14 of 21 for Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls. Both groups are small, and parents often write about cleaning when something went wrong, so treat the gap as a nudge, not a verdict. NUK for Nature Suction Plate has the weakest record here at 7 of 14.

**What stands out:** Cleaning is not the whole story with these plates. 81% of NUK reviews say the baby pulls it off the table, against 27% for ezpz and 22% for Munchkin.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Cleans up easily | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ezpz Mini Mat | 15 of 20 | 75% | yes |
| 2 | Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls | 14 of 21 | 67% | yes |
| 3 | NUK for Nature Suction Plate | 7 of 14 | 50% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. ezpz Mini Mat

15 of 20 parents said it cleaned up easily, and 59% of its reviews praise how simple it is to wash. The complaints are the baby pulling it off (27%), a smell that lingers (18%) and the price (14%).

- Praised for: Suction holds (32%), Good portions (14%), Good value (9%)
- Complaints: Baby pulls it off (27%), Holds smells (18%), Too expensive (14%)
- Reports counted: 22

### 2. Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls

Suction is the big praise for this three-pack of bowls, at 50%, and 14 of 21 said it cleaned up easily. Still, 8% mention stains and 8% call it hard to clean.

- Praised for: Suction holds (50%), Good portions (15%), Good value (13%)
- Complaints: Baby pulls it off (23%), Stains (8%), Residue or film (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. NUK for Nature Suction Plate

Parents split down the middle, with 7 of 14 saying it cleaned up easily. 24% call it hard to clean and 10% mention stains, but the loudest complaint is the baby pulling it off, at 81%.

- Praised for: Durable (10%), Suction holds (10%)
- Complaints: Baby pulls it off (81%), Stains (10%)
- Reports counted: 21

## Questions

**Which suction plate is easy to clean?**

ezpz Mini Mat has the best record (15 of 20), followed by Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls (14 of 21) and NUK for Nature Suction Plate (7 of 14). The groups are small, so the order could change as more parents weigh in.

**Do suction plates keep a smell or a film after washing?**

Some do, going by what parents said. 18% of ezpz reviews mention a smell that lingers, and 5% of Munchkin reviews mention a film or residue. Stains come up too, in 8% of Munchkin reviews.

**How do I clean and store a suction plate?**

Follow the maker's care instructions, including what they say about the dishwasher. 15% of Munchkin reviews come from parents who put the bowls in the dishwasher and were happy with the result. If the maker allows it, take the suction base apart, wash each part and let every part dry fully before you store it.

**Will my baby pull the suction plate off?**

Some babies do. 81% of NUK reviews mention it, so if staying on the table matters as much as cleanup, our page on suction plates that stay put is the place to look.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/