When it comes to everyday items like a bath mat for example, I have always had one thought cross my mind; there has to be something better out there. For anyone who uses a traditional bath mat like I do, you understand the upkeep of a typical cloth bath mat; the lack of ventilation causes moisture build up, the chances of mold growing are increased because of the moisture, they get dirty easily and you have to wash them every week, and they're also slippery. In the one place inside of your home that should be relaxing and stress free, that doesn't seem to be the case here.
For the past few years, it has never occurred to me to look into a bath mat beyond what's sold in stores. Never. I simply have just put up with the current bath mat that I have by simply washing it whenever it became dirty and letting that be that. Over the years though, no matter how many times I have washed my bath mat though, I was never completely satisfied. I knew I wanted a different bathroom mat, one that was a bit more luxurious, so a few weeks ago I started my research and discovered Sutera.
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Sutera is a rising company that specializes in creating innovative products that transform the home experience. They offer everything from pillow cases, towels, shower scrubs, and more. While their selection is rather limited, when I saw that they had a bath stone that claimed to beat traditional bath mats, I was immediately intrigued. After watching testimonials on both Amazon and YouTube, I was sold and bought one right away.
After a week of waiting, a package finally came in the mail. Of course though, since it has been cloudy outside from all of the snow we have received, I haven't been able to record a review right away. So I waited, and on the first sunny day that there was, I made my review.
The Sutera Bathstone is a one of a kind bath mat. Rather than being made out of cloth or bamboo like most bath mats are made out of, the Sutera Bathstone is made out of Diatomaceous Earth; a fossilized type of plankton that is grounded into a fine chalk like powder. For those who have never heard of Diatomaceous Earth, it has recently been gaining attention for it's health benefits as you can take it as a supplement and even use it for cleaning around the house. It is eco-friendly too which is always a plus!
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| Sutera BathStone unboxed |
The Sutera Bathstone comes in two colors that you can choose from and is a standard size of a traditional bath mat that you would buy in a store; 23.5 x 15. Inside it's box, you'll find a Care and Instructions manual, a slip-resistant mat, the BathStone itself, and a round piece of sand paper. The mat itself does have some weight to it which owes up to it's name being BathStone. It also has a slight aroma, which is typical for Diatomaceous Earth, and to me personally it smells like wet cardboard; which I know is a weird description but that's what came to my mind! The smell is faint though and airs out after several hours.
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| Sutera BathStone Sanding Paper |
The sanding paper it comes with should be used according to how often you shower. If you shower daily, you should use the sand paper on your stone on a weekly basis. This helps the stone look it's best and even prevents breaks and stains. Just as you would with anything you are sanding down, simply use the sand paper on the entire surface of your BathStone, gently removing uneven surfaces or anywhere that shows stains from excess water.
Even though the Sutera BathStone has weight to it, you are provided with a slip-resistant mat that can be placed under your BathStone. This will make it even more secure on your floor, and make being in your bathroom a lot safer and enjoyable. Since I live in an older building and there are parts of the tile in my bathroom that are uneven, having this slip-resistant mat to put under my BathStone really came in handy!
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| Using Sutera's provided slip-resistant mat |
Once I had the Bathstone in place, it was now time for me to test it out. I wasn't going to show me getting out of the shower and stepping on it, but I did have my water bottle near by that would do the trick. To get an idea of how absorbent this little BathStone was, I poured a decent amount of water on it and waited. Within 20 seconds the water on the BathStone started to evaporate, and within 30 seconds majority of the water stain was gone. It was like a mini magic show really because of how impressive the water evaporation was.
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| The water test |
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| After 20 seconds |
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| After 40 seconds |
If you're the kind of person who jumps straight out of the shower without using a towel, this stone will need extra time to dry; you can place it near a fan so it airs out better. For those those who wrap yourself in a towel before stepping out though, you'll find that this BathStone will dry up within 5 minutes. As mentioned before, if you take daily showers, you will need to sand your BathStone regularly so that it doesn't break or stain. It may sound like a lot of work, but it's far better than stepping on a germ infested bath mat that needs to be washed every week; am I right?
I do however wish their products were solely made in the USA because I love supporting American businesses when possible; right now they have manufacturing companies both in America and in Asian Countries. While it wasn't a deal breaker for me, maybe in the near future as the company grows, they will consider such improvements.
Overall, I am very impressed by Sutera's BathStone. It's everything I needed for my bathroom and I really look forward to seeing more products from them.
For an immersive experience, you can watch my official video review on my YouTube channel below!
Until next time! xoxo - Sarah
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