Most bath mats and bath rugs look their best and last longer if you use your dryer’s tumble-dry-low setting. If you dry your bath mat on a warm or hot setting it may shrink or change the look of the weave or knit. An alternate and universally safe option is hanging your bath mat on a towel bar or line-drying your bath rug in the sun.

Many bath mats feature a rubber backing for improved grip in the bathroom. If your bath mat has a rubber or plasticized backing, avoiding heat in the washing and drying process is even more important. Heat degrades rubber quickly and you’ll need to replace your bath mat more frequently, and can even potentially damage your laundry appliances. To be safe, always air dry rubber-backed mats.

Extending the life of your bath mat is fairly simple. All you need to do is maintain a consistent cleaning schedule and wash and dry your bath mat using the appropriate settings. Once you know how to wash bath mats, you’re well on your way to extending their life. Most mildew, fungal and bacterial growth occur when your bath rug remains wet for too long or isn’t given a chance to dry completely between showers. Make a habit of hanging up your bath mat after each use and you’ll significantly prolong its lifespan.

Each of our freestanding baths comes with detailed installation instructions to simplify the process. On the product page for your chosen freestanding bath, you can also find a technical drawing which should be downloaded and checked before installation as it shows the exact dimensions of the bath base, the bath void depth, and the location of the bath waste fitting. Our freestanding baths are designed to offer maximum comfort, offering generous depth and thickness for body support. Many of the materials we use - such as composite stone and cast iron - can also help to retain water heat, enabling you to enjoy relaxing baths for longer. In addition, we offer a range of convenient bathroom accessories to enhance your bathing experience, including bath pillows and bath caddies to keep essentials close to hand.

Unlike a fitted bath, a freestanding bath doesn’t need to be attached to any supporting walls as it can be positioned in place either directly on the floor or mounted on feet, depending on the design. As a result, freestanding baths are available in a much wider range of shapes and styles, creating a stronger visual impact in any bathroom space. freestanding baths are relatively easy to clean, and with proper care, they can last for many years to come. The recommended cleaning materials and methods vary slightly depending on whether you choose a freestanding stone bath, marble bath, cast iron bath, or Lusso Light acrylic bath, however, you can find instructions across the relevant product pages on our store.