How to choose the best bath mat

Such a room as a bathroom, in addition to quality repair needs increased comfort with all kinds of modern accessories. With their help, not only achieves a special atmosphere in this room, but also greatly facilitates the surrounding life. The most essential accessory for use in the bathroom is the mat.

This cute accessory, which is an original addition to the space, is designed for human safety. Rugs are made from a variety of high quality materials. They have practicality, easily tolerate frequent temperature fluctuations and high levels of humidity in this room.

Rugs, which are used in the bathroom, perform several important functions:

• Provide safe human movement on a wet floor;
• Provide comfortable movement barefoot;
• Support and highlight certain tones in the interior.

The main requirement for this accessory is its high moisture resistance, so it is made of high-quality polypropylene or acrylic, as well as microfiber.

Another requirement is a non-slip effect on wet flooring. This property is achieved by a latex backing, which provides excellent adhesion of the mat to the wet floor. Another option is suction cups, located throughout the area of such a mat.

Mats, produced from a variety of modern materials, have certain advantages.

Currently, there are the following types of mats:

• Fabric mats. Produced in a wide range of colors. Very soft and pleasant for the feet. The disadvantage of such mats is a strong absorption of moisture, due to which there is an unpleasant smell. In this case, only constant airing of the mat will help.

They are waterproof, but not very pleasant to the touch. Therefore, the materials to create such mats are constantly being combined. The lower part of such a mat can be rubber, and the upper cloth. Such mats are often specially impregnated with antifungal agents. Sometimes the manufacturer adds a perfume to them to discourage unpleasant rubbery odors.

• Silicone mats. Are moisture-resistant and do not accumulate water underneath. Currently produced in a variety of colors and sizes, which is very convenient for the buyer.
• Acrylic mats are similar to silicone mats. They differ only in the material of manufacture. Rather similar in their performance characteristics.

• Wooden mats. Most often made in the form of thin slats of bamboo or cork wood. Bamboo mats have a massage effect on the feet, preventing the appearance of flat feet.

Recently a new material, used in the manufacture of mats, is moss, which perfectly absorbs moisture and is quite pleasant to the touch. The material also easily absorbs various unpleasant odors. But its disadvantage is the need for compulsory drying after each application.

The dry area in the bathroom is located near the sink and just before leaving this room. The mats used in this area are soft and warm. Such an accessory does not roll up, and also does not slide on the wet floor when stepping on it.

Most often, single and double layer mats are made of cotton. Because of the special structure of its fiber, they do not fade and are not subject to the process of deformation. Cotton mats can be fitted with a silicone anti-slip backing.

Rattan or bamboo mats are also used in the dry area of the bathroom. They instantly absorb moisture, which, when dry, is released into the surrounding area.

Waterproof and anti-slip products made of PVC have a great look. But they should not be machine washed (!)The microfiber mats are similar to cotton products.

Microfiber mats are similar to cotton products. They quickly absorb moisture, do not break on folds, and are antibacterial.

The wet area in such a room is located near the tub or at the exit of the shower room.

For the wet zone, especially if there are small children, a rubber mat with suction cups located along its perimeter will be perfect.

For the time of bathing it is necessary to tear it with a thin material, which then do not forget to wash.

Products that absorb excessive moisture in a large amount of water on the floor are unusable. They take a long time to dry, so step on them will not work. If the room is poorly ventilated, then the appearance of mold on the walls of the bathroom is guaranteed.

Designers recommend purchasing two sets of mats at once for use in the bathroom. While one set is cleaned, washed and dried, the other can be applied.

With two such sets of mats, the overall style as well as the color of the interior of the room can be quickly changed if necessary. It is mandatory to have mats designed for both dry and wet areas despite the small area of the bathroom.

When choosing, we advise to consider the following criteria:

• Easy tolerance of high levels of humidity and temperature fluctuations.
• Presence of an anti-slip effect.
• Ease of cleaning from dirt and drying.
• Fast drying with preservation of the original form.
• Resistant to the appearance of various stains.
• Compatibility with the overall style of the room.

When choosing a rug for the bathroom, first evaluated its appearance of attractiveness. Nowadays, there are many shapes and different colors of such a rug, and its patterns are considered so realistic that it is very difficult to buy only one accessory. The rug is the first of all the surrounding accessories to lift the mood and give a kind of emotional content.

The color should be chosen depending on the feelings that will appear when you look at it. Rug of yellow color, placed in a small-sized room, gives sunshine and a sense of warmth. Beautiful outlandish-looking flowers will flatter the taste of bathroom owners and look great on the floor. The color ranges from white with blue to beautiful coral and even black. It should fit perfectly with the surrounding interior of this room.

The shape of the purchased mat is influenced by the size of the bathroom. Sometimes a small space in front of the bathroom is covered with such a rug, but more often the entire floor. Often such an accessory is made in the shape of some animal, various footprints or paws, which gives the design originality and liveliness. With the help of the form, the visual size and shape of this room is corrected.

Distinguished by its small size and is used in the baby's bathroom, because it has an anti-slip function.

Most often, it is attached to the bath using suction cups and can even be equipped with special pimples for a massage effect.

With minor soiling, this accessory does not require increased care. Depending on the degree of use, this mat is tidied up about once a month. It is simply rolled up, folded and easily fits into a washing tank.

Mat drying time depends on the thickness of the anti-slip layer, as well as the density of the nap.

But not all mats can be washed in the machine because of the rubber base, which can harm the drum of the device. Therefore, silicone or rubber mats clean well with a brush with a modern cleaner.

A heated floor in the bathroom will not have a devastating thermal effect on the mat, because these modern accessories are made of the highest quality material. Therefore, they perfectly tolerate temperature fluctuations.