No More Rubber-Backed Bath Rugs
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Comments (6)Hi there, graywings, actually, I didn't, since I was too busy printing out the main page, as well as busy with a handyman doing odd jobs around here. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, and for the suggestion! I was going to try Arm & Hammer +Oxi Scum-Spray (just purchased) as well as . I noted that the scum-spray barely made a dent on my own sinks & tub, and I detest the heavy lemongrassy odor So now i'm thinking either the scum spray done outside with suction cups facing up, then tons of water dumped on it to rid the smell. Then next attempt: a crystal burst pak inside a painters pail (anything taller??) with water added. Then roll up the bathmat & dunk inside for awhile, followed by flipping the roll over for treatment on the other side, due to shortness of pail. Then next attempt: A vinegar/water solution inside spray bottle (what ratio? OR: Bleach solution inside painters pail? The aforesaid article stating boric-acid is too hard for me. I want to try simpler first. BTW, thanks again - you're amazing - so often coming to the rescue!...See MoreCan you dye bath rugs?
Comments (9)DM just dyed her bath towels and bath rug a beautiful deep purple. She used Rit Dye and they came out great. I mean they look brand spanking new. In fact, some of the bath towels she dyed were decorative towels that had some lacey trim and the lace came up a teeny bit lighter which looks so nice on the deep purple. golddust - why not Rit? Geez, I hope she's not made some major mistake that she can't undo? DM's towels and bath mat were pale yellow and she wanted to change things up a bit. Had the Rit in the house and used it....See MoreBath rugs
Comments (11)Kaylie, I got frustrated with mats that don't wash and dry easily and replaced them in three bathrooms with these in cotton from LL Bean. They are great quality, generously sized, and wash and dry with towels (being only slightly heavier than a nice towel). My only caution would be if you have someone bathing in your house where the non-slip backing may be an issue....these do not have a rubberized or non-slip backing. I have tile floors in two bathrooms and no one has taken a header stepping out of the shower, but I'm still a little on the fence about buying them for my 89 yr old mothers new retirement apartment. I may take one with me, try it on her floor before ordering for that room....See MoreFlooret Modin -request for experiences with rug pads or rug backings
Comments (9)My padding was very pricey but it didn’t have a name brand. Was sold by the foot by my rug importer. I also have cheapies for rugs by the bed. The pricey ones feel more comfortable (spongy). Neither has stuck to wood or tile flooring but the cheapies do get brittle so after a while they are as slippery as if you had no padding. I think it’s money well spent to by the pricier ones but again, no damage to flooring with either. Curiously the spongy shelf lining that looks similar to rug padding has been a DISASTER. Over time it sticks to shelving and it’s a mess to remove. Walmart stuff. Won’t use that again!...See Moremikie_gw
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