Bath and toilet mats: what are and how to choose the right ones?

Mats for the bathroom and toilet are not only part of the decor, but also a necessary element to help protect yourself from possible injuries. In addition, it is much more pleasant to stand barefoot on a soft floor than on a cold floor.

The mat is used first as protection against a possible fall - slippery floors, especially in the bathroom, often cause many injuries. In addition, the rug absorbs moisture from wet feet and, accordingly, with further movement on the ceramic tile there are no stains and wet traces. It also helps to save time on extra cleaning and maintain order in the bathroom.

In addition, we can say that it is always more pleasant to leave warm water on a soft, pleasant rug than on a wet, cold floor. Among other things, combining with the interior in a color palette, it still performs an aesthetic function and adds to the comfort of the room.

By purchasing a rug, everyone hopes for its long service life. So that the result does not disappoint, it is necessary when choosing to take into account some basic requirements for such rugs:

• wear resistance;
• model density;
• good absorption of moisture and not passing it to the floor;
• quick drying;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• ease in washing and cleaning;
• the presence of anti-slip coating on the wrong side;
• beautiful view;
• affordable price.

It’s worth paying attention not only to the outside of the mini-carpet, but also to the inside, after all, it is its coating that is responsible for safety. The bottom should be rubberized or silicone - this will provide anti-skid rug on the surface.But under such a coating, moisture can accumulate, so from time to time it is worth soaking it with antibacterial agents. Better mats in the form of anti-slip elements have suction cups that hold the rug well, preventing it from moving on the floor.

Solid colored bathroom or toilet bright products, similar in tone to the color palette with some details. This decision will make a vivid note of revitalization in the decoration of the room. If the decoration is done in brighter colors, plain rugs with a coloring similar to the design of the floor or walls will harmoniously complement such an interior. It’s also worth considering that the shape of the rugs should not differ significantly from the figured outlines of objects in the bathroom.

According to their purpose, mats are:

• with anti-slip base;
• with special heating;
• with drawing;
• woven, knitted, from synthetic threads;
• from purely natural materials.

Sets of rugs for the bathroom and toilet can be made from both natural materials and synthetic ones. Each of them has its pros and cons.

• Rubber and silicone mats primarily distinguished by a high degree of protection against slipping. Their surface in most cases is embossed, this feature, in addition to direct use, also promotes foot massage. In their production, they use a variety of odorants that eliminate odors and are impregnated with antimicrobial agents that prevent the onset of fungus.

• Cotton Sets They are quite popular because they are easy to care for: they are easily erased, dry quickly enough, and have a pleasant texture. Most models of this kind are equipped with silicone lining from the bottom for no slipping. Knitted rugs are considered a new trend, which you can also create with your own hands from different threads, laces or strips of fabric. Their shape and color palette depends on the imagination and skill of the needlewoman.

• Acrylic floor mats also have a rubberized fabric at the base and, in addition, stand out for their extremely long service life. At the same time, their shape and color do not lose their original parameters. Such products are very easy to maintain: they are easy to wash and dry quickly. The rubber base effectively keeps the carpet from sliding on different types of surfaces. A diverse color palette makes it possible to choose a rug to any design. Among all species, they are the most popular and are characterized by an excellent price - quality ratio.

• Natural materials for making rugs for the bathroom and toilet are bamboo, pebbles, cork. Such products are distinguished by environmental friendliness and, accordingly, a higher price. It is quite possible to make such a rug yourself, for example, from pebbles. To do this, small pebbles are attached to the rubber sheet with glue, which has water-repellent properties - this makes an excellent mat, which also has a massage effect. In the same way, you can make comfortable bedding from cork.

• Mini Carpets especially relevant for a bathroom in which there is no floor heating. Such models are heated by electric heating with special devices located in special covers inside the product, or with an infrared film. Such rugs have increased protection against electric shock, therefore they are completely safe to use. These rugs create a comfortable environment in the bathroom and toilet, and significantly save finances in comparison with the installation of underfloor heating.

• Microfiber Litter quite popular because they are distinguished by a soft structure, good absorption of moisture, and are also extremely easy to care for. Their properties are similar to acrylic, but the minus can be considered instability to temperature effects,

• PVC mats advantageous in that they are sold in rolls and without problems you can choose the necessary sizes, as well as cut the desired shape. In addition, the material has such advantages as low price, nice texture, easy to clean and does not slip. But PVC products do not have a particularly long service life, since they consist of battens. In addition, they do not absorb moisture well, which often leads to fungus. To avoid this, after each wetting, they should be dried well.

• Baby bath mats First of all, they should be safe and as comfortable as possible, therefore it is better to choose products that have suction cups to prevent slipping. Such models are distinguished by a variety of shapes and color palette, children really like rugs in the form of different marine inhabitants.

From thick cotton, synthetic yarn or even tow independently create a beautiful and practical rug. Such an original product will bring unique cosiness and special zest to the decoration of the room.

Among the manufacturing countries of sets of rugs for the bathroom and toilet, it stands out Turkey. Turkish products are of extremely high quality and beautiful design. German manufacturers also offer high-quality sets of mini-rugs of various shapes from both synthetic and natural materials.

See how to choose a safe bath mat in the next video.