Do you use pedestal mats?

System

No mats in my bathroom either... vile things. Pedestal mats? How very 70s?

Mrs_Cheshire

No pedestal mats here either, with 2 young sons it's not a good idea. I'd have to wash them everyday. Do have a lovely large bath mat which stays down most of the time.

sparrer

Umm, I'm obviously from a different era as I have pedestal mats. Now you mention it I have no idea why, no men in the house (which I think was the original idea) and laminate flooring. Might try not putting a clean one down when I wash the current one, I doubt it will make the bathroom look bigger, it's a good size already. I also have a big bath mat which hangs over the side of the bath to dry when I get out of the shower, that's essential to prevent slipping. Loo covers - gross!!!!!!

SailorSam

I use to but not for a long time now. Got a bath mat upstairs where the bathroom floor is bamboo, but the downstairs loo is just tiles.

PenguinOfDeath

Pedestal mats? Oh, that thing that women think is for keeping their feet warm

Yes we do on OHs insistence along with a bathmat, as long as it gets washed regularly I can't say I'm bothered either way.

Horace

My toilet is separate to the bathroom and I have a pedestal mat - usually for when dad visits because he is elderly and his aim is not what it used to be.

maman

I didn't know they still sold them!!


We have a cork bath mat, that leans up against the bath when not in use. It's nice to step out on to and absorbent but dries much faster than a conventional mat.


http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-thick-cork-bath-mat/p911349?kpid=232748464&s_kenid=15aea58e-7411-1389-6ab9-00004d82347e&s_kwcid=404x62177&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=232748464

heuchera

This thread is enlightening :rotfl: I didn't realise how loathed pedestal mats are.

I have a plain white one which I want to change for something more colourful. The bathroom looks a bit bare without a mat, but that might just be our bathroom! All the tiles are white in there and the toilet is also white and the floor is a kind of bland lino/vinyl, so it needs a bit of something to brighten it up a bit.

I don't use bath mats, I just put a towel down, and I don't use a toilet seat cover.

LameWolf

I have a bath mat and a pedestal mat, because it is easier to wash these than to clean the carpet tiles. (Usually boot-marks, from DH coming in and visiting the Throne Room before taking his boots off). I couldn't have just a bare laminate or vinyl floor, because I don't wear footwear of any sort at home, and it'd be too cold on my feet. (With apologies to Penguin of Death ).

Nick_C

The idea of pedestal mats - and the need for then - is gross.

Fellas, sit down when you use the loo!

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