A slab of natural diatomaceous earth that drinks up water from wet feet and dries itself in about a minute. No soggy fabric, no musty smell.
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The ZIKIBL stone bath mat is made of diatomite, a light, porous rock formed from fossilized algae. Its tiny pores pull water below the surface and let it evaporate, so the mat feels dry and firm a minute after you step out of the shower. A rubber mesh pad underneath keeps it from sliding.
This guide covers the 3 options on Amazon.ca: Grey, Grey Feather, White Feather. All of them are the same 61 × 41 cm mat. It explains how the stone works, how to set it up and keep it absorbent, and what buyers say about it.
Water soaks into the porous stone and evaporates, so the mat never stays wet.
Grooved top plus a rubber mesh pad underneath keep it in place on tile.
Made of diatomaceous earth, a mineral made from fossilized algae.
A light sanding restores absorbency. The sanding pad is in the box.
Three options on Amazon.ca. Grey has its own reviews; the two feather-pattern listings are new in Canada.
Charcoal-grey stone with soft wavy contour lines pressed into the surface. Grey is the color most US reviewers bought. It hides water marks and everyday dust better than white, and suits darker tile and wood floors.
Grey stone with a different surface: groups of short curved strokes sweep in from two corners, leaving the middle smooth. The grooves add texture underfoot and give the mat a calmer, more graphic look.
The feather-stroke pattern in off-white. It is a good match for white or marble-look floors and light, minimal bathrooms. Like every color, it is the same 0.4-inch diatomite slab with a rubber pad underneath.
Diatomaceous earth is made of fossilized algae shells full of microscopic pores. When water lands on the mat, the pores pull it below the surface instead of letting it pool. The moisture then evaporates out of the stone, so a wet patch or a set of footprints fades in about a minute.
The top of the mat has pressed grooves for traction under wet feet. Underneath goes the included rubber mesh pad, which keeps the stone from sliding on tile and protects the floor from scratches. The box also has a round sanding pad for later care.
The same fast-drying surface works anywhere drips collect. Put it next to the kitchen sink as a dish-drying mat, by the back door for wet shoes, or by the pool. Because it dries itself, nothing stays damp long enough to start smelling.
Splashes from a water bowl soak into the stone instead of spreading across the floor. Just keep the mat on flat, even ground: diatomite is rigid, and a hard knock or an uneven floor can crack it.
From the first rinse to bringing back absorbency, based on the seller's own instructions.
A new mat carries a little loose powder from manufacturing. Rinse the surface with water before the first use.
Stand it in a well-ventilated spot until it is fully dry. A dry mat absorbs best.
Put the rubber mesh pad on a flat, even floor where you step out of the tub or shower.
Place the mat squarely on the pad. Avoid uneven tiles, rugs or loose flooring: the stone is rigid and can crack if it rocks.
Step on it with wet feet. The water soaks in within seconds and evaporates out of the stone over the next minute or so.
It is a rigid 61 × 41 cm (about 24 × 16 inches) slab of diatomaceous earth that replaces a fabric bath mat. Diatomite is porous rock made from fossilized algae, so it soaks water up through the surface and lets it evaporate. The mat is dry again within about a minute instead of staying soggy.
On Amazon.ca you can choose Grey with wavy contour lines, or the "feather" stroke pattern in Grey or White. All three are the same size and material. The plain White contour version is sold in the US store.
61 × 41 cm (about 24 × 16 inches), about 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick, with rounded corners. That suits a standard tub or shower exit. One buyer said it fits a mid-sized bathroom well, while another felt it was on the small side compared with a fabric mat, so measure your floor space first.
Water soaks in within seconds, and a wet patch or footprints usually fade in about a minute. In a humid bathroom with no ventilation it takes longer. If the mat starts to stay wet, it is usually time to sand the surface.
The surface is pressed with grooves for grip, and a rubber mesh pad goes underneath to stop it from sliding on tile. Most buyers say it stays put. One reviewer noted it can still shift slightly, so make sure the pad lies flat and the floor is clean.
Loose dust from manufacturing is normal. The seller says to rinse it off with water before first use and let the mat dry in a ventilated place. Several buyers mention the dust, and it goes away after the first rinse.
Rinse it with water or wipe it with a damp cloth. For stains, rub gently with the included sanding pad. Over time soap and skin oils clog the pores and slow down drying. A light sanding of the top layer opens them up and restores absorbency.
Yes. It is stone, not rubber, so it can crack if it is dropped or laid on an uneven floor. The seller warns against bumpy tiles and loose flooring. Lift it with both hands and keep it flat. Check it when it arrives, because a few buyers received cracked mats.
Yes. The listing suggests it as a kitchen dish-drying mat, beside the sink, at the entryway for wet shoes, under a pet water bowl, or poolside. It works anywhere small amounts of water collect on a flat surface.
On Amazon.ca. Each "Learn More" button opens the listing for that color. The US store carries one more option, plain White, see the US page.