The Best Bathmat: Choosing the Right Bathmat for You

You don't think about how often you use your bathmat. You just want one that's soft and absorbent—and sometimes even fluffy, depending on your style. But once you start thinking about all of the factors that go into choosing the right bathmat, you'll realize that it's actually a lot more complicated than it seems. You have to consider things like whether you should choose one with suction cups or not and where on the floor of your bathroom will be best for placement. Here are some tips from experts who have spent their entire careers thinking about bathmats and what makes them great.

Types of Bathroom Mats

Bath mats and shower mats are not interchangeable, so it’s important to know the difference. Bathmats are typically larger than shower mats. The best bathmats will have a rubberized backing that grips the floor, keeping the mat securely in place while you’re using it. It’s also important to choose a size that fits your particular bathtub or shower stall — smaller spaces call for smaller dimensions while larger bathrooms can accommodate longer and wider styles.

Shower mats generally feature suction cups on their bases, which keep them adhered to smooth surfaces throughout use. They tend to be more lightweight than their bathmat counterparts because they don't need additional reinforcement from rubberized materials (although some do come with this).

Decide What Features You Need

Finding the best bathmat for you means considering a variety of different aspects: how much space you have, what lifestyle your household has, what features are most important to you, and what kind of material will be best in each situation.

In addition to the size of your bathroom and its other decor, think about how much water is likely to be on your bathroom floor at any given time. If there will be wet towels laying around, steamy showers taken on a regular basis, or even kids creating tidal waves during bath time, you should try using a rug that can withstand moisture. Mats made from natural materials like cork or rubber are ideal for this purpose because they don't absorb water so quickly; instead, they keep it off of your floors with their porous surface area. You could also look into quick-drying bathmats, like this useful one offered by Matace.

Even if your bathroom has hard surfaces throughout—such as tile or wood—it's still worth considering whether an extra layer between those surfaces could help prevent slips or injuries caused by falls in the shower or tub. Non-slip mats are specifically designed not only for safety reasons but also because they're easy for everyone, from kids learning how to walk all the way up to seniors who may not have perfect balance when exiting tubs!

Size Sometimes Matters

The size of bathmats can vary significantly. Some are small enough to fit in a typical bathroom in front of the tub, while others could be used to cover the entire area of your bathroom. The size you choose should depend on what's best for your needs and preferences.

The main factors that determine the ideal size for a bathmat include:

• The size of the available space in your bathroom: Is it a small bathroom? A luxuriously spacious bathroom? How much space will need to be covered?
• How many people will use it: Just you? Two people? A whole herd of people?
• Your personal preferences about how much coverage you'd like for each person using it: Will you have people using it that know how to keep still, or do they have a tendency to fling water around when they get out of the tub or shower?

Finding the Perfect Material

The most common materials used in the backing of bathmats are silicone, plastic, and vinyl. Each material has its own pros and cons. Silicone is a soft material that feels great under your feet. It also repels moisture well and will not mold or mildew. However, silicone mats can be slippery when wet so you need to make sure it's dry before using the bathroom after having a shower or bath.

Plastic is another common material used in making bathmats; they are typically made from PVC plastic which is non-absorbent but still very durable and easy to clean without needing to be washed regularly or dried on high heat settings like some other types of materials.

When it comes to the tops of bathmats, you can find a wide variety of options. From microfiber, cork, cotton, and more, you can find something for any style or comfort choice.

Our Conclusions and Suggestions

We’ll be honest: Bathmats can be a bit of an afterthought, something that you buy last minute and then never think about again. Why is this? A bathmat is one of the most important parts of your bathroom experience, serving both function and design elements, so it deserves some serious consideration.

Consider where you’ll be placing it. Do you have a lot of foot traffic in your bathroom? Do you prefer to keep things simple? You might want to consider how often the area sees use—and how difficult it will be to clean up after everyone has left.

Consider what sort of features you want. Does it have quick-drying action? Is it made from natural materials such as hemp or bamboo? Any extra features like this are always nice!

Consider the material used in construction. Does it feel good underfoot? Does it absorb water well enough for your needs? Is it made from recycled materials like recycled plastic bottles or cork flooring tiles? These are all important considerations, especially for the eco-conscious or those who may have allergies to certain materials.

There are so many options when it comes to bathmats. Finding the right one might take some time, but it is so worth it to be you can be sure that you’ll find something that fits your needs and feels great against your bare feet. The most important thing is finding a mat that feels comfortable for you in terms of size and material, as well as looks good in your bathroom! So, take our little bits of advice and we wish you luck!