Is Bath Mat Machine Washable?
While bath mats are the most important accessory of bathrooms, they also keep the tiles clean for longer. Of course, keeping the tiles clean means that bath mats get dirty very often. Some bath mats are made entirely of cotton and can be machine washed without any problems. However, some bath mats are embedded with silicones in the form of dots so that they do not slip on the tiles. When these silicones are soaked in hot water, they can deteriorate, break and become unable to meet the adhesion feature you expect from a bath mat. Although such mats can also be washed in the washing machine, washing in delicate programs or in cold water will be a healthier solution.
What to Consider When Buying a Bath Mat?
Bath mats are exhibits where wet, damp, fine dust can stick. For this reason, buying the most suitable mat is very important for your bathroom hygiene. The texture of the bath mat should be as smooth as possible. The flat surface is the ideal choice for dirt, dust and hair strands not to get stuck between the weaving and for easy cleaning. The bottom surfaces of the bath mats should have dot-shaped silicones or a type of fabric suitable for holding on to the slippery floor. Otherwise, a mat that can slip over the tiles on the wet floor can cause major accidents. The color of the mat can be chosen in accordance with your bathroom concept, but since it is a frequently soiled place, choosing a light colored bath mat will be a more suitable option. Although light color is not suitable for showing dirt in environments where oil and food residues may be present, it is ideal for mats to be used in the bathroom. A dark colored mat will highlight the bathroom dirt more and will make your bathroom, which is usually the smallest part of the house, look even smaller than it is. Light colored bath mats in colors such as off-white, champagne, cream can create a more spacious environment and make your bathroom look larger.
The fabric of your bath mat is another point to consider. Easy-to-clean synthetic mats, mats made of cotton fabric that absorb water and moisture, or fiber mats that absorb water quickly and dry quickly are the types of bath mats that can be preferred depending on the condition of your bathroom.
What is the Best Mat Fabric?
In order to choose the best, most ideal and healthiest mat for your bathroom, of course, you need to know what fabrics bath mats are made of. Your choices, which will be shaped according to the amount of moisture in your bathroom and your expectations from a mat, will provide a comfortable use for many years, but a wrong choice can lead to accidents. Therefore, before deciding on the best bath mat, we would like to explain the types of bath mats.
Cotton bath mats are natural and healthy mats that bring the wonderful absorbency of cotton to your bathroom. Cotton bath mats, which are usually produced in thick weave and have a patterned surface, quickly absorb both moisture and water droplets on the floor of your bathroom. The only disadvantage of cotton bath mats is that there is no additional material underneath to prevent slipping. However, compared to other types of fabric, cotton fabric has a special structure that provides a natural grip on slippery surfaces.
Synthetic bath mats are the most common type of mat in bathrooms. The downside of synthetic bath mats, which users love because of their easy-to-clean structure and quick drying, is their low water absorption. It has a structure that quickly absorbs the water dripping on it, but when it is not dried, it causes wetness under the mat after a short time. They can become the ideal mat when cleaned very often and dried without waiting.
Fiber bath mats have recently become one of the most preferred types of mats. They are candidates to become an indispensable accessory for bathrooms due to their soft texture and structure that traps water and moisture quickly. Fiber bath mats, which can maximize water retention thanks to their granular structure and hollow weaving, can dry very quickly thanks to this structure. Fiber mats are produced as long-haired bath mats due to their soft texture, which is the disadvantageous part of fiber bath mats. Dust, dirt and hair strands can get trapped between the hollow fiber weave hairs, which can make mop cleaning more difficult.
