Non-Slip Bathtub Mat — User Manual
Please read before first use and keep for future reference.
WARNING
Never leave a child unattended in the bathtub, not even for a moment.
This bath mat reduces the risk of slipping. It does not prevent slips or falls and does not replace adult supervision. Check that the mat is firmly attached before every use.
1 Check your tub
The suction cups need a smooth, non-porous surface to create a seal.
Suitable
Smooth- Smooth enameled steel or cast iron tubs
- Smooth acrylic tubs
- Smooth glossy fiberglass tubs
Not suitable
Textured
Anti-slip dots
Stone or tile- Textured or patterned tub floors
- Tiled floors and tubs with a built-in anti-slip coating or anti-slip stickers
- Reglazed, refinished or painted tubs
- Scratched, porous or damaged surfaces
2 Before first use
- 01
Remove the mat from the packaging and lay it flat.
- 02
If the mat has creases or bent edges from packaging, pour hot tap water over it or place it in hot tap water for about 2 minutes until it lies completely flat.
- 03
Wash the mat before first use.
3 Installation
Never place the mat on a dry tub floor.
On a dry surface the suction cups cannot seal, and the mat can lift or slide.
Clean the tub floor. Remove all soap, baby wash, bath oil, lotion and cleaning product residue.
Run water over the tub floor until the surface is fully wet. You can also install the mat in shallow standing water. In both cases, press every suction cup down.
Lay the mat down, suction cups facing down, starting in the middle of the tub floor.
Press firmly from the center outward until every suction cup forms a tight seal.
Press extra firmly along the front end (faucet side) and along all edges.
Test the mat: try to slide it and try to lift a corner. If it moves or lifts, remove it, rinse it and start again at step 1.
4 Before every bath or shower
- Install the mat as shown in Section 3 before every bath or shower, then check that the whole mat, including the front end, lies flat and is firmly attached.
- Step onto the mat slowly. Do not step on a mat that is lifting or moving.
Do not use bath oil or baby oil with the mat.
They reduce grip and loosen the suction cups. Bubble bath and some baby washes can also reduce grip: rinse the mat if it feels slippery or starts to lift.
5 Care and cleaning
- After each use, remove the mat, rinse it and hang it up to dry completely. This prevents mold and keeps the suction strong.
- Clean the mat regularly with a brush, or machine wash on a cold, delicate cycle with no spin.
- Make sure the inside of the suction cups is free of residue.
- Replace the mat if it is torn, hardened, warped or no longer attaches firmly.
- To remove, peel the mat off slowly from one corner.
Troubleshooting
Mat slides or does not stick
WHY IT HAPPENS
Textured, tiled or coated tub; soap or oil residue; tub floor was dry
HOW TO FIX IT
Check your tub surface (Section 1). Clean the tub and suction cups. Wet the tub floor and press each suction cup down.
Front end or edges lift up
WHY IT HAPPENS
Suction cups at the front end are not sealed: tub floor dry, residue on the surface, or cups not pressed
HOW TO FIX IT
Remove the mat, clean and wet the tub floor, then press each suction cup firmly, especially at the front end and edges.
Grip gets weaker over time
WHY IT HAPPENS
Residue or mildew inside the suction cups
HOW TO FIX IT
Clean the mat and suction cups with a brush or cold machine wash. Dry after each use.
Dark spots or odor
WHY IT HAPPENS
Mat left wet in the tub
HOW TO FIX IT
Clean, rinse and hang to dry after every use.