The Nordic Teak Bath Mat That Won’t Get Soggy or Slip Out of Place
Why it’s much more effective than a fabric alternative.
Why it’s much more effective than a fabric alternative.
After one too many slippery shower exits, I decided to permanently break up with my dollar store bath mat. The unceremonious split was the result of a spur-of-the-moment purchase: I needed a quick fix to deal with a temporarily inflexible shower head that sent a stream in a single direction, ultimately spraying more water on my bathroom floor than on me. The mat I tossed was cute and cost-friendly, and provided decent coverage, but there’s one issue that ended up being the dealbreaker: it didn’t absorb water, which is the primary function of a fabric bath mat. Terrified as I am of slipping and falling in the bathroom, I’ve covered the entire floor with a mashup of fabric rugs, including the aforementioned one, plus a recently purchased checkered mat from Brooklinen. Together, they’ve somewhat tempered the issue, but my showering routine could be infinitely less stressful with a nicer showerhead (hi, landlord) and this Nordic Bath Mat I spotted on Amazon.
Nordic Style Premium Teak Shower and Bath Mat
Nordic Style Premium Teak Shower and Bath Mat
TROPICAL APPEAL: Teak, or Tectona Grandis, is harvested sustainably from hardwood trees and offers an aura of comfort and relaxation, much like a spa. A teak mat is both modern and beautiful. AGES LIKE WINE: 2,000-year-old items crafted from teak have been found still intact today. Our shower floor mat of the same material will stay just as attractive as fresh-milled wood. NOT SLIPPERY WHEN WET: This soft-grooved wood grain is porous enough to offer a nice non-slip surface. The natural oils on the surface make it safer and gives it an elegant spa decor look. STRONG AND STURDY: The water resistant tropical teak wood contains natural elements that block out parasites and other undesirables that would easily destroy a plain door mat or shower rug. FASHIONABLE & FUNCTIONAL: Features a slatted design that allows water to pass right through it, while also adding a sense of design to your bathroom and shower.
I don’t own this mat, but I want to! It’s almost twice the price of my more expensive fabric mat, which is more than fair considering the fact that it’s made of sustainably harvested teak wood, plus it’s suitable for indoor and outdoor use and comes in six sizes. So even if you have a tight bathroom situation where a closing door nearly sideswipes the toilet, the 19.6 inch-by-19.6 inch could still accommodate the space. The soft-grooved wood grain is anti-slip, and the mat is slightly elevated and sturdy enough to remain in place even on wet surfaces. Also, the slatted design is gorgeous and modern, and the oil-finished wood means it can blend right in with existing decor.
Reviewers agree that it’s attractive; some have even used it to add a spa-like quality to their spaces. And apparently it’s also fast-drying, which suggests to me that I could use it inside the shower and keep the cute floor mats to cover up cold tile—no soggy, slippery encounters involved.
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