SUTERA BATHSTONE REVIEW

    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. 

    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!

Sutera BathStone unboxed

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!

Using Sutera's provided slip-resistant mat

The water test

After 20 seconds

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?