Flocking Bathroom Doormat 50 x 80cm - Water-Absorbent Machine-Washable Bath Mat

Wet footprints across a bathroom floor are a slip risk before they are an annoyance. This Flocking Bathroom Doormat soaks up the water as you step off, so the floor beyond it stays dry — which means fewer wet trails through the house and a safer bathroom for everyone in it. The soft flocking texture is the part you notice: warm and comfortable underfoot instead of the cold shock of tile, especially first thing in the morning. At 50 x 80cm it is generous enough to actually stand on with both feet rather than balancing on a token square. It is machine washable, which is the specification that matters most for anything living in a bathroom, so keeping it fresh takes no effort. Place it at a shower, bathtub, sink or dressing area. Available in peach, grey, navy blue, brown and maroon.

Specifications

Buying guide

Bath mats are judged on absorbency and how easy they are to keep clean, and the two are linked — a mat that cannot be machine washed will be replaced long before it wears out. Choose the size against where you stand: 50 x 80cm covers a step-out from a shower or bath properly, while smaller mats force you to balance. Absorbency is what stops water travelling into the rest of the house, so a flocking or dense pile surface beats a thin flat mat. Colour is worth thinking about practically as well as visually: darker tones such as navy, brown and maroon hide everyday marks far better in a busy family bathroom, while peach and grey lift a small or dark room. Hang or lift the mat to dry between uses rather than leaving it flat on wet tile, which is what causes any bath mat to smell. Wash it every week or two, skip the fabric softener, and check whether the floor underneath needs drying too. If you want cushioning for standing at a sink for long periods, that is a different product.

How it compares

Against a thin flat bath mat, a flocking surface absorbs considerably more water and feels warmer underfoot. Compared with a bamboo bath mat, bamboo looks sharper and dries fast without holding water at all, but it gives no softness and no real absorbency — it is a platform rather than a towel. Against a rubber-backed anti-slip kitchen mat, this is designed for absorbing water from wet feet rather than resisting oil and spills. If your priority is a warm, soft, washable step-out from the shower, this is the right category.

Frequently asked questions

Can it go in the washing machine?
Yes, it is machine washable, which is what keeps a bathroom mat fresh with no effort. Skip the fabric softener, which flattens the flocking texture.

Is 50 x 80cm big enough?
Yes — it is generous enough to stand on with both feet when stepping out of a shower or bath, rather than balancing on a small square.

How do I stop it smelling?
Hang or lift it to dry between uses rather than leaving it flat on wet tile, and wash it every week or two. Trapped moisture is what causes any bath mat to develop an odour.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Bamboo Wood Bath Mat 60 x 90cm - Slatted Duckboard Mat for Bathroom or Kitchen
• 2 Piece Anti-Slip Kitchen Mat Set with Rubber Backing - Cushioned Floor Mats for Kitchens and Sinks
• Double-Layer Bathroom Towel Rack with Hooks - Rust-Resistant Wall Storage

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.