When creating a comfortable and cozy environment in the bathroom, you should remember that this room has its own specifics. Therefore, to make spending time in the bathroom not only pleasant, but also safe, you should use a simple but effective remedy, such as an anti-slip bath mat.
A perfectly smooth surface is very slippery when wet, be it tiles, a shower tray or a bathtub. Consequently, you need to protect yourself and your family from possible injuries, so experts advise buying an anti-slip mat that would be fixed to the surface using suction cups.
A coated mat can become not only a safety device, but also an elegant accessory that will create a cozy atmosphere in the room while taking hygiene procedures.
If the bathtub or floor covering slips when wet, a mat with special holding material will be indispensable, especially when there are small children or elderly people in the house.
Why should you buy a bath mat for children?
An anti-slip bath mat is a necessity and a guarantee of your child’s safety. In addition, these products are also a guarantee of comfort and coziness, since the surface of the bathtub can be not only slippery, but also cold. Since children quickly get cold due to the sensitivity of their skin, it is imperative to lay a children's bath or shower mat on a cold surface.
In addition to the anti-slip function, which is certainly the main one, a children's bath mat can also serve as a massager. A person's feet are full of nerve endings, so foot massage is a great way to stimulate blood circulation.
It is also impossible to deny the educational function of bright children's rugs. Modern manufacturers produce substrates with various patterns, bright colors and soft textures. Young children will enjoy looking at this colorful element, while your baby’s imagination and thinking will develop. In addition, the pleasant soft texture also contributes to the development of baby's motor skills up to 1 year of age.
The bright, contrasting and attractive surfaces of such rugs will appeal to absolutely any small child. If your baby is afraid of bathing and water procedures in general, then such a mat can solve the problem by attracting the baby’s attention.
conclusions
If a bathtub, shower stall or floor is very slippery when wet, then the question arises of how to make the bathtub non-slippery, and the need arises to protect loved ones from possible injury, especially when there are small children or elderly people in the house. For these purposes, you need to purchase an anti-slip mat, but in addition to its main purpose, it can become an original accessory that gives a cozy atmosphere to the room; fortunately, modern models allow this. Be sure to read reviews before purchasing.
Types of bath mats for children
One of the main parameters that varies from product to product is, of course, its size. Selecting the necessary parameters for children's bath mats should be based on two parameters:
- Bath size
- Child's age.
The modern product market offers completely different size options: from children's mini bath mats to carpets that cover the entire surface of the bath. Each parent makes a decision for himself. Of course, the more surface area of the bathtub that the carpet covers, the less likely the child will be to slip and fall and injure himself. However, large carpets are not always convenient - they are difficult to clean. In addition, it is not always convenient to remove them when you want, for example, to take a hot bath.
Rules for use and care: extending the life of a carpet product
To prevent the rug from becoming a breeding ground for pathogenic microorganisms (especially in the absence of an antibacterial coating), it must not only be washed, but also twisted to dry, and preferably dried in the sun. This will help disinfect the product.
Cleanliness is still the key to health PHOTO: korablik.ru
Any model needs washing, and it is correct to do it at least once a month. The rugs are washed in foamy water and laundry soap. It is necessary to grate this soap and, adding water, whip up a thick foam. The carpet should remain in this solution for several hours. Harmful bacteria and microorganisms will not like an alkaline environment; they will die.
It is better to choose comfortable synthetic washable models if you do not want to frequently wash natural textiles PHOTO: youtube.com
Synthetic products do not require much care, and they do not get very dirty, and dirt is easy to remove. However, once every 3 months it is better to carry out a large-scale wash.
Small rugs are machine washable and fit easily. To do this, start the delicate wash mode, but, if possible, turn on a more powerful spin. It is very difficult to wring out a carpet product by hand, and you should not leave it damp for a long time.
The time it takes for the mat to dry depends on its material, the thickness of the anti-slip base, and the presence, thickness and length of the fur model.
Rugs can be washed in a machine or cleaned by any manual method PHOTO: big-stirka.ru
Rubber rugs should not be sent to a washing machine. The base of such accessories is thick, which can lead to damage to the drum of the unit. A silicone or all-rubber rug can be easily cleaned by hand with any detergent or vinegar solution at the rate of 100 g per 1 liter of water.
How do non-slip bath mats work?
How is the effect of anti-slip children's bath mats achieved? In fact, there is no secret, everything is extremely simple. It is the material from which such rugs are made that plays the main role. Most often, a soft material that can absorb pressure is selected for production. A person puts pressure with the weight of his body on the mat, and its surface is pressed under his feet, creating a so-called “airbag”. The pressed material is more stable under human feet, so it is almost impossible to slip on it. Your child will feel confident and will not be afraid of falling.
But material is not the only element of reliability that manufacturers use. In order to protect small bathers, additional fastening and fixing elements of the coating are added to the walls of the bathtub. Most often, suction cups act as clamps, which securely attach the product to the bathtub. Children's bath mats with suction cups are an excellent choice for those who have real fidgets growing up. Even with active movements of the child in the bath, the mat will remain in place and will not move, getting tangled under the baby’s feet.
PVC models
Perhaps the best choice would be a non-slip bathroom mat made of PVC. This substance does not contain harmful or allergenic components, which is extremely important for babies. In addition, this accessory is very resistant to humidity and temperature changes. The product is very wear-resistant and flexible, which is very important when used by small children.
A high-quality rug will retain its original appearance throughout its entire service life.
The material will not lose its original appearance and color throughout its entire service life. In addition, the mat is very hygienic and does not require special care. It is enough to simply dry it after hygiene procedures.
If necessary, you can wash the product by hand or in a washing machine. At the same time, its color and original shape will be preserved. However, there is unlikely to be a need for such cleaning, since such a surface is resistant to stains and has an antistatic effect.
Such accessories can be used for infants and preschool children. In addition, the purchase of such models is also appropriate for older people. In some cases, such rugs are also purchased for bathing pets. After all, a reliable coating can protect the enamel coating of the bathtub from scratches.
Materials for making children's anti-slip bath mats
Children's anti-slip bath mat can be made of different materials. The most popular types are:
- Silicone bath mat for children,
- Rubber bath mat for children,
- Children's anti-slip bath mat made of polyvinyl chloride.
A couple of decades ago, rubber anti-slip mats had a monopoly on the product market, since all mats of this kind were made exclusively from a rubberized base. Rubber mats fully fulfilled their main task, but were meager in terms of choice of colors and textures, which is important for children's products. Over time, the goods market developed, new production technologies appeared, and, as a result, new materials. Rubber has been replaced by silicone and polyvinyl chloride, which are now popular choices among mothers. These materials have a whole range of advantages: they are hypoallergenic, easy to use, easy to care for and versatile.
Using adhesive sheets or sheets
Adhesive sheets or plates for fixing objects together are widely advertised. These items are based on silicone. The procedure is simple.
- Adhesive sheets are placed on the floor where the corners of the flooring are located.
- Lay out the carpet, pressing the corners against the laid sticky sheets.
- After a few seconds of contact, they adhere to the underlying base of the carpet.
- The palace or track is firmly fixed in place.
You don't need to force yourself to remove the self-adhesive. Just bend the corner to the side. It will come unstuck. The self-adhesive sheet remains to be washed in warm water, and it is ready for use again. Manufacturers claim that these products can be used up to a thousand times.
How to choose anti-slip bath mats for children?
Those mothers who have decided to purchase a much-needed invention from the best minds of humanity are faced with a logical question - what parameters should they pay attention to?
- Design is an important aspect for children's products. Your baby should not only like the appearance (any colorful rug can easily cope with this task), it should at least minimally harmonize with the interior of your bathroom, fitting organically and harmoniously into it.
- The age of your child - the size of the product depends on this. The most pragmatic choice would probably be a large rug for the bottom of the bathtub for children. You can spread it over the entire surface of the bath, protecting the child on all fronts. If securely fixed, such a mat will not move around the bathtub space, crumple or get in the way.
How to care for children's anti-slip mats?
Caring for baby rugs, like all objects that your baby comes into contact with, requires special attention. It is important that the surface of the mat always remains clean. To do this, after each bathing, it must be cleaned with water to remove soap or other care products, and also dried so that microbes do not accumulate on the surface and mold does not develop. In addition, once every 2 months the mat should be wiped with an antibacterial liquid and then rinsed with plenty of water.
It is very important to monitor the condition of the suckers if they are present. Remember to always keep them clean as they will lose their effectiveness if not kept in proper condition. It will also be useful for you to know that you should fix the mat on the bathtub only when it is clean and, most importantly, dry. Only in this way will you be able to securely fix the anti-slip mat.
Every mother should choose a baby bath mat. The safety of the child is paramount, so it is necessary to protect your child from injury and create for him in your home a comfortable and favorable environment for growth and maturation.
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Using double-sided tape
In practice, double-sided tape is available in different versions. It is customary to distinguish the strength of an adhesive joint by the color of the surface. But for carpets too high strength is not needed. They will have to be removed periodically to clean the floor, and then put back in their place.
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To secure the carpet to the floor you will need:
- Flip its corners.
- Cut small pieces of tape.
- Remove one of the protective films.
- Glue the pieces to the surface of the carpet.
- Turn the corners of the carpet and press them to the floor.
- In the middle of the edge, also partially bend the carpet and stick additional pieces of double-sided tape.
Double-sided adhesive surfaces reliably prevent the carpet from slipping on the floor.
Double-sided tape is a convenient means of securing objects together.
Attention! When gluing the corners of the carpet, carefully lower them into place. The fold is difficult to remove later.
Advice! To remove the carpet from the floor, lightly wet the corner at the top. Water entering the gluing area soaks the adhesive layer. The bond of the tape to the bottom surface becomes weaker. After peeling off the carpet, remove the tape from the floor. Soapy water is used here. It slowly penetrates under the glued piece. You can slightly warm up the surface with a household hairdryer with a jet temperature of no more than 100 °C.
