Griptex Comfort 17 by 36-Inch Bath Mat

Griptex Comfort 17 by 36-Inch Bath Mat, White
From Griptex

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Product Description

The Comfort Bath Mat offers an affordable combination of cushioned comfort. The large 17 by 36 inch bath mat is made of safe soft PVC material and is latex free. Naturally mold and mildew resistant, the Comfort Bath Mat is washable and long lasting.

The Comfort Bath Mat employs 54 super soft suction cups for super hold and safety. Great in hot tubs, whirlpools, and all bath tubs, this Bath Mat offers superlative support and comfort. Color - White.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #2663 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: White
* Brand: Griptex
* Model: V60046
* Released on: 2006-07-26

Features

* Individual bath mat from Griptex
* Made from soft PVC, or vinyl; machine washable
* 54 suction cups hold mat securely in place
* Available in an array of colors; earned Good Housekeeping seal
* Large size is 17 by 36 inches; anti-microbial and latex-free

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
This soft bath mat from Griptex is made from PVC, or vinyl, and it is naturally anti-microbial and latex free. The mat measures 17 by 36 inches for ample room on which to step or lie in the tub.

Held securely in place by 54 suction cups, the mat earned Good Housekeeping's seal of approval. The mat is available in a wide array of colors for easy accessorizing, and it is easy to clean in the washing machine. The bath mat can also be used in hot tubs and whirlpools.

Customer Reviews

Difficult to remove without tearing
I've had two of these bathmats, and I can't imagine why I purchased the second, except that I had forgotten what a hassle the first was.
First the pros: It's nice and soft for my kids to sit on during bathtime, as long as they're not right on top of a suction cup. I also like the large size.

Now the cons: The biggest problem is that the material is quite fragile, so when you grab the corner of the mat and yank it up to remove it after bathtime, it just tears the mat off the suction cups, leaving the suction cups still stuck to the tub.

You can avoid this by reaching under the mat and carefully loosening the suction cups one by one with your fingernails, but I don't need to tell you this is a big pain. When we have guests, they always end up further tearing the mat the first time they use it.

And, in a bathroom shared by four boys, they rarely bother with that hassle, so the mat just gets dingy and disgusting. I hate to even touch it now.
Please don't waste your money with this mat.

Slipping Problem
I purchased this mat mainly due to it's size since it is difficult to find larger sized mats. With the first few uses, I found the cushioning of the mat under my feet to be great. Unfortunately, it wasn't long before I started to slip when making any kind of move on the mat. This is a very unsafe product especially for those of us who are older. Perhaps if there were more suction cups, the mat would still be in use in my home instead of in the garbage.

Dangerous
I am so sorry I did not read the other reviews. I used this mat once, and as I tried to get the suction cups to stick to the tub, I slipped on the non-matte surface and fell in the tub. I have thrown it away, not wanting anyone else to be endangered.

For several years I had the Tsunami mat, which is expensive but served me well. I will be purchasing one of those now!

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