Stone Bath Mats (guaranteed for life)

Natural Step Bath Mats are a step up from soggy fabric bath mats, which soon become mouldy from constant use. And as around half of all people in England don’t put the loo seat down after flushing, all that airborne bacteria ends up on bath mats! These bath mats are bit more pricey, but designed to last for life.

These mats absorb 5 times their weight in water, yet still feel dry to the touch, as water quickly evaporates. The mats dry in seconds, and also grip the floor, to avoid moving on slippery surfaces.

To clean stone bath mats, just wash with mild soap water weekly, rinse and air-dry. You can brush off dust or hair with a soft broom.

I am a complete convert, who will never go back to fabric mats. Less water everywhere after my shower, and stay in position much better than my old mat, which I sometimes slipped on.

If you do use scent, add a few drops of sustainable aromatherapy oils (not for pregnancy/nursing) to a warm bath and swish the water.

If you use ‘bath water diverters’, choose unscented biodegradable bath products (even sea salt could harm plants).

Bath Time Safety Tips

Avoid very hot baths (especially for heart/blood pressure conditions and pregnancy/nursing), avoid slippery oils and stand up slowly. Avoid

Avoid use of pet-toxic plants (also read giving dogs baths). Avoid facing plants to outdoor gardens, to help stop birds flying into windows).

Safety for Baby Baths

NHS has a 2-minute video by a midwife (never leave babies alone, and avoid seats that can quickly detach). Run cold water first (test adding hot water with your wrist or elbow). Keep your baby’s head clear of the water, and don’t bathe straight after feeds (or if baby is hungry or tired). Avoid baby oils and talcum powder (don’t use cotton buds to clean ears, the cause of most infections).