Bath and toilet rugs: what are they and how to choose the right one?

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

Primarily the mat is used as protection against a possible fall - slippery floors, especially in the bathroom, are often the cause of many injuries. In addition, the rug absorbs moisture from wet feet and, accordingly, further movement on the ceramic tile does not leave streaks and wet marks. It also saves time on unnecessary cleaning and keeps the bathroom tidy.

In addition, it can be said that it is always more pleasant to step out of warm water onto a soft, pleasant rug than onto a wet, cold floor. Among other things, being combined with the interior according to the color palette, it also performs an aesthetic function and adds coziness to the room.

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

• wear resistance;
• density of the model;
• good moisture absorption and non-transmission of it to the floor;
• fast drying;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• ease of washing and cleaning;
• the presence of an anti-slip coating on the seamy side;
• beautiful view;
• affordable price.

It is worth paying attention not only to the outside of the mini-carpet, but also to the inside, after all, it is its coverage that is responsible for safety. The bottom should be rubberized or silicone - this will ensure that the rug does not slip over the surface.But moisture can accumulate under such a coating, 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 along the floor.

A bathroom or toilet with a monochromatic design is more suitable bright products, similar in tone of the color palette with some details. Such a solution will bring a bright note of revitalization to the decoration of the room. If the finish is in brighter colors, plain rugs with colors similar to the design of the floor or walls will harmoniously complement such an interior. It is also worth considering that the shape of the rugs should not differ significantly from the curly outlines of objects in the bathroom.

According to their purpose, rugs are:

• with anti-slip base;
• with special heating;
• with drawing;
• woven, knitted, synthetic yarns;
• made of purely natural materials.

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

• Rubber and silicone mats primarily distinguished by a high degree of slip protection. In most cases, their surface is embossed, such a feature, in addition to its direct purpose, also contributes to the massage of the feet. In their production, they use a variety of odor-eliminating fragrances and impregnate them with antimicrobial agents that prevent the occurrence of fungus.

• Cotton Sets are quite popular, since they are easy to clean: they are washed without problems, they dry quite quickly, and have a pleasant texture. Most models of this type are equipped with a silicone lining on the bottom to prevent slipping. Knitted rugs are considered a new trend, which, moreover, can be created 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 rugs are also based on a rubberized fabric and, in addition, are favorably distinguished by an extremely long service life. Moreover, their shape and color do not lose their original parameters. Such products are very easy to care for: they are easy to wash and dry quickly. The rubber base effectively keeps the carpet from slipping on various types of surfaces. A varied color palette makes it possible to choose a rug for any design. Among all types, they are the most popular and are characterized by an excellent price-quality ratio.

• Natural materials for making bathroom and toilet rugs are bamboo, pebbles, cork. Such products are distinguished by their 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 the help of glue, which has water-repellent properties, - thus an excellent rug is obtained, which also has a massage effect. Comfortable cork mats can be made in the same way.

• Heated Mini Carpets especially relevant for the bathroom, which does not have a warm floor. Heating of such models is carried out by means of electric heating by special devices located in special covers inside the product, or by infrared film. Such rugs have increased protection against electric shock, therefore, they are completely safe for use. Such rugs create a comfortable environment in the bathroom and toilet, and significantly save money in comparison with installing underfloor heating.

• Microfiber underlays Quite popular because of their soft structure, good moisture absorption, and are extremely easy to clean. Their properties are similar to those of acrylic, but the disadvantage can be considered instability to temperature influences,

• PVC rugs advantageous in that they are sold in rolls and you can easily select the required sizes, as well as cut the desired shape. In addition, the material has such advantages as low price, pleasant texture, easy to clean and non-slip. But PVC products do not differ in a particularly long service life, since they consist of slats. In addition, they do not absorb moisture well, which often leads to the appearance of fungus. To avoid this, after each getting wet, they should be well dried.

• Baby bath rugs first of all, they must be safe and as comfortable as possible, therefore it is better to choose products that have suction cups to resist slipping. Such models are distinguished by a variety of shapes and colors; children really like rugs in the form of different sea inhabitants.

From thick cotton, synthetic yarn or even a rope you can create a beautiful and practical rug yourself... Such an original product will add a unique coziness and special flavor to the interior decoration.

Among the producing countries of sets of bath and toilet mats, it stands out especially Turkey... Turkish products are of extremely high quality and beautiful design. German manufacturers also offer high quality sets of mini rugs in a variety of shapes, both synthetic and natural materials.

For information on how to choose a safe bath mat, see the next video.