Amazon Bath mats are the true workhorse of the bathroom: After your daily routine, they keep the floors dry, prevent you from slipping on slick surfaces, and provide cushioning for your feet.

A larger bath mat, for example, might overlap with a commode, sink rug or stool. Conversely, a smaller bath mat might be dwarfed by a large bathroom. The most common shapes for bath mats are ...

If that wasn't gross enough, the bath mat is also defenseless against bacteria spraying from flushing toilets. People typically wash their bath mats once or twice a year, if at all, Carson says.