The 10 Best Toilet Mats
This wiki has been updated 16 times since it was first published in July of 2020. Nothing makes your whole body clench like the shock of cold, wet floors, constricting your muscles and their many functions. Fortunately enough, there's a vast variety of tailored bathroom rugs to keep your feet warm and dry when you're going about your business. We've researched an assortment of toilet mats with safety and hygiene in mind to present you with some of the best options available. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Gorilla Grip Original
2. Clara Clark Ultra Soft
3. Yimobra Commode Rug
Editor's Notes
September 08, 2020:
Unlike your everyday bath rug, toilet mats are usually contoured to complement commodes. As is the case with over-the-toilet cabinets, they’re made to fit their particular niche better than generic options. They do of course have their limitations. Just as you (most likely) wouldn’t place a toilet paper stand on the patio, you probably wouldn’t want a contoured rug for your doormat.
Needless to say, bathrooms are damp and slippery places that can breed unhygienic conditions if not properly maintained. Toilet mats might keep your feet comfortable and dry, but they also risk contributing to the spread of filth. Keeping bathroom textiles clean is essential to your household’s health.
While all models should be regularly sanitized, following both manufacturers’ guidelines and the advice of relevant authorities, shaggier models like the Gorilla Grip Original and Buganda Bath Rug need to be shaken out and/or washed often, as particulate matter can come to rest deep in their dense piles. If you get up in the night to use the restroom and you aren’t wearing slippers, you risk bringing whatever is on the floor, or toilet mat, back into your bed.
Also, not to be gross, but if you don’t already flush the toilet with the lid closed, you might consider starting. Aerosolized particles can be ejected from flushing bowls, meaning they’ll likely end up on toilet mats. Feet follow, and whatever you get on them you take around with you.
Finally, where safety is concerned, although every option on our list has some sort of grip on its bottom to ensure you won’t slip when stepping on it, each one usually needs to be placed on a dry surface to guarantee it won't slide around.
Special Honors
Hayneedle Although most of their stock is more expensive than what you'll find above, this retailer has a decent selection of conventional bath mats, many of which are contoured for toilets. From 3-piece sets that include matching items like runners and seat covers, to individual offerings featuring design elements such as patterns and sequins, they've got plenty of options to keep your feet warm and cozy when nature calls. hayneedle.com
Rawganique This company sells a range of wares made from ethically sourced organic textiles, all of which are free of forever chemicals and cruelty to animals. Their thoughtful assortment of bath goods includes towels, robes, and other everyday items made from natural fabrics like cotton and flax. They also offer a crocheted hemp toilet mat that is made in Europe and reasonably priced. rawganique.com
4. H.Versailtex Fluffy Shag
5. Gorilla Grip Cushioned
6. Buganda Bathroom Set
7. Bare Decor Peter
8. Buganda Bath Rug
9. Pauwer 2 Piece Set
10. Yimobra Luxury Dry
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