Goodbye shower mats, here’s what to replace them with to fight humidity and germs
In a bathroom, fabric shower mats are often breeding grounds for germs and bad odors. Here is a more hygienic and stylish alternative to replace them.
If there is one room in our home where humidity is omnipresent, it is the bathroom. Some objects found there pay the price and turn into real breeding grounds for bacteria and mold. Among the biggest breeding grounds for germs in a bathroom are shower mats. These tend to retain water and as they often have difficulty drying, this encourages the proliferation of bacteria. It is therefore high time to get rid of this now dirty mat that sits in front of your shower or bathtub and invest in a much more hygienic and elegant alternative: diatomite bath mats.
Why should you avoid fabric bath mats in a bathroom?
Diatomite mats are made from fossilized phytoplankton, which gives a slightly porous texture. What makes diatomite, also called diatomaceous earth, special is that it has an unrivaled moisture absorption capacity. It is capable of retaining up to 150% of its weight in water, so these mats dry almost instantly when wet. It is almost magical to observe: the water drops are absorbed in a few seconds by the mat, which becomes completely dry again immediately afterwards.
Diatomite mats therefore prevent bad odors and the proliferation of bacteria and mold. Their quick drying simplifies maintenance. As their surface is non-slip, this also makes them safer and limits the risk of slipping in a bathroom. Another advantage and not the least: they are completely eco-friendly since they are made from natural materials and free of harmful chemicals. Quite the opposite of classic fabric bath mats.
Where to find diatomite mats?
Increasingly popular, diatomite mats are popular and easily fit into a bathroom thanks to their sleek design and high absorption capacity. They stand out for their minimalist style and come in neutral colors such as gray, white or beige. We are also seeing more and more original and bold models appear, with geometric or floral patterns, and brighter and pop colors. These mats are quite easily found online on sites like Amazon, but also in furniture and DIY stores in the bathroom section, such as Action, Leroy Merlin, Lidl. Prices vary depending on the brand and characteristics, but they are generally found between 20 and 30 euros.
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