- Absorbent shower mats protect the bathroom flooring from water exposure. A dripping bather fresh from the shower creates puddles on floor surfaces. Water seeping under linoleum or through cracks in tile grout can eventually lead to mold and mildew accumulation. Using a shower mat can help control the amount of water pooling on the bathroom floor. Hang the mat over the shower door to air dry when not in use to eliminate the potential of mildew growing on the shower mat.
- Wet floors are slick and ripe for accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injuries are predominantly caused by falls. Traumatic brain injury was the cause of death in 46 percent of falls among elderly populations in 2000; 2.2 million falls of nonfatal variations among elderly adults were treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2009. Using a shower mat with a nonslip back can prevent falls on wet bathroom floors.
- You may prefer your towel set to include a coordinating shower mat. Shower mats provide a soft surface on which to stand as you dry off after a shower. Bathroom floors are sometimes cold, and fabric or fiber shower mats can warm your feet as you exit the shower stall or bathtub. Shower mats eliminate puddles on the floor around and beneath a wet, freshly showered person. Shower mats of slated wood or woven fibers are often designer elements added to a shower mat to coordinate with the room's decor.
- Shower stall mats are made of rubber, plastic or silicone and adhere to the shower floor by suction cups or other methods. These mats feature a hole to fit around the shower drain and a textured standing surface that helps wet feet grip the mat to reduce the chance of slipping and falling in the shower. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services maintains that 25 million accidents occur yearly, and falls are the predominant cause of injuries. Using a shower stall mat can reduce the likelihood of falling while showering.
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