Does the sticky "lifespan" of this mat depend on if..you mostly take baths? Instead of showers? Submerged longer with bath rather than typical shower.
1553812
Baths would probably diminish the life span.I take showers in a bathtub, but water always accumulates in the tub.Either way, the peace of mind is worth the cost, even if you have to buy one a year.You want something. I took a hard fall 10 years ago and messed up my rotator cuff.It was not a "slip and fall". It was a "slam bam/he's up, he's down" fall.Ouch . . ouch . . ouch. And, best of all, your tattooed husband will bath/shower more often ::))
1553813
Baths would probably diminish the life span. I take showers in a bathtub, but water always accumulates in the tub. Either way, the peace of mind is worth the cost, even if you have to buy one a year. You want something. I took a hard fall 10 years ago and messed up my rotator cuff. It was not a "slip and fall". It was a "slam bam/he's up, he's down" fall. Ouch . . ouch . . ouch. And, best of all, your tattooed husband will bath/shower more often ::))
1553814
Sorry, Not sure, always take showers. This mat is so sticky I doubt it would matter. When I turn on shower the water hits the outer edge of mat & it's never moved an inch!
1553815
the sticky life is still going strong since i have purchased it. Only take showers
2105804
We use it in our walk in shower. it is not slippery at all. It feels very nice under your feet and is much better than standing on a cold slippery tile floor. it is sealed so water does not build any moisture. we lift it every so often and let is stand against the wall so it dries out completely. we have no complaints. it makes our shower feel like we are in a spa.
919958
Mine started peeling at 5 and continued for 7 more days. I did not do any extra soaking, just my daily showers
2244375
I installed this in the floors of two showers.. My wife and I are both 73 years of age....Neither of us have had any problem with it being too slippery while taking a shower..Just guessing, but i suspect that the number of grout lines in this smaller basketweave might account for it not being excessively slippery. From my experience these basketweave tiles are less slippery the inside of a wet tub.
2192731
I've always used this for like spray and wipe situations. I have a feeling if you spray this in your shower without wiping it down it will get veryyyyy slippery. I have however sprayed it in my shower and then rinsed it with my hand held shower head on blast.
254095
The water doesn't seem to be as much of an issue as movement. I have not had much luck with it staying on with or without the shower. It is good for a daily application, but you should expect to use additional tape or perhaps glue, which I have not yet tried. :-(
1350952
The mat I use is strong and durable. However, for me, it is slippery when wet. I think that using a towel is a great idea. After one year of Yoga once a week, I still perspire a lot. So, I use a headband and a towel. Safety is always first in my mind. There's nothing as unsettling to me, as losing the posture of a warrior 2 due to a slipping foot; and the full knowledge that I can't do splits yet. LOL.
1745134
It is not the right type of mat for helping with standing in the kitchen, the cushion is soft for just getting out of the shower and walking on, but it's not in any way supportive. There are much better mats for that. Also, this would absorb into the foam any liquids you spilled on it and would get manky pretty fast, I'd bet.This is what you want: Gold Box Deal of the Day: 60% Off Sublime Comfort Mats
1599959
hi bev!!to answer i dunno.had this about 3 months and is as good as new i use shower cleaner under the mat 2x weekly.ps suggest you just buy 3 of them(i did)with the free shipping it's like getting one free;;also you wash one while not being without a mat.hope this helps,rick
966955
Hi , I wet it and wring it out every time I use it. It lasts me a ling time since I only use I it on our shower door and tile counters. But after a while , it may begin to shred.
661760
Yes, it stays sticky even after getting wet. Mine is still just as sticky six months later. Great product!
992794
i use it all the time in the shower. obviously not directly under the water, but you know, in that section under the shower head where you keep things like shampoo, etc. it will get a little wet, but really its not an issue. I've never submerged it in water, but I even take it attached to my paddle when I kayak the SF Bay. Gets wet there too, though never submerged, and has always been totally fine!
270079
Hello. I have a smooth surface tub. However, I think that as long as the tub is clean and dry it should adhere just fine. After securing the mat to the tub, I covered the mat with heavy objects for a couple of days before using.
534022
Sorry to say but as long as we use a very dry, flat surface on our tub, making it stick has not been a problem for us. Good luck!
1022430
Yes ... Despite what others say about leaving the salts on you without rinsing, after my 20 minute soak, I ALWAYS rinse and shower regularly, else I'm 'sticky' and can't be comfortable. Personally, there seem to he NO adverse consequences to showering / soaping afterwards, energetically or otherwise.
2076934
Well it is satisfactory for me. I dry my upper body while still in the shower--step out and then dry the rest of me. No problem--absorbs water ok for me. Haven't really noticed until your question so I would reply ok.
254091
The water doesn't seem to be as much of an issue as movement. I have not had much luck with it staying on with or without the shower. It is good for a daily application, but you should expect to use additional tape or perhaps glue, which I have not yet tried. My application runs the length of my leg at an angle from mid thigh to my lower calf. It is not fully stretched, but just gently pulled and supposed to train my body to remove fuild from my surgical leg. :-(