bath mat

Wet foot landing

A bath mat is a small rug placed on the floor beside a bathtub or shower to stand on when stepping out, absorbing water and preventing slipping.

Some bath mats have suction cups on the bottom and go inside the tub for traction while bathing.

bathroom

towel

Absorbent fabric for drying

  • showerWater spray for bathing
  • tubOpen washing basin
  • tileFlat surface-covering piece

sink · toilet · faucet · soap · robe · curtain · mirror · cabinet · vanity · fixture

absorbency

towel

Absorbent fabric for drying

  • soakSaturate with liquid
  • wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
  • dryingMoisture removal process

moisture · dampness · thirsty · absorption · blot · saturate · permeable · porous · quick-dry · drip

material

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

chenille · memory foam · plush · fleece · rubber · teak · diatomite · polyester · nylon · woven

comfort

soft

Yielding to touch

warm · velvety · fuzzy · gentle · pampering · luxurious · soothing · snug · tactile · underfoot

safety

non-slip

Prevents unwanted movement

secure · stable · fall prevention · textured · elderly · grab bar · wet floor · footing · stepping · anchored

hygiene

washable

Able to be cleaned

machine wash · sanitary · freshness · cleaning · disinfectant · ventilation · hang dry · launder

Categories
Opposites
bathroom floor covering function

bath matslippery floor

Surface lacking grip

water management

bath matslip hazard

Condition causing potential falls

puddle · wet floor · standing water

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G