I’ve shared a bathroom with enough people to know that bath mats take forever to dry. Nothing is worse than ending a nice shower and sinking your bare feet into cold, squishy fabric. Cloth bath mats also get dirty so easily and washing them is a chore, especially for someone who doesn’t have laundry in her NYC apartment.
I didn’t even realize stone mats were an option until I discovered the Quick Dry Diatomite Mat from Me Mother Earth. It’s made from diatomaceous clay, a natural resource that can absorb 150% of its weight in moisture.
The mat is more like a piece of stone or tile, so it’s perhaps not the plushy experience we’re used to. However, I’m not kidding when I say that it dries in a matter of minutes. In fact, it dries the bottom of my feet before I have time to step off it. When family visited and four people lived in my studio, the mat held up to multiple showers without missing a beat.
Diatomaceous clay is anti-microbial, making the mat more hygienic than its cotton counterpart. It also reduces your carbon footprint since the mat is biodegradable, sustainable, and plastic-free. I know this mat will last much longer than my previous bath mats, which I would throw out when they got too matted or scraggly.
If you want to upgrade your bathroom experience, this mat should be first on your list. Shop it on Me Mother Earth’s website here.
