---
title: "Why This Humble Bath Mat Is My #1 Purchase of 2025 "
description: "Watch this video to see just how quickly water disappears from a diatomaceous earth bath mat tested by a Bob Vila editor."
date: "2025-12-07"
modified: "2025-12-07"
authors:
  - name: "BobVila.com Staff"
    link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/bob-vila-staff.md"
url: "https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/diatomaceous-earth-bath-mat-video/"
categories:
  - "Bath Fixtures & Fittings"
  - "Bathrooms"
  - "Interior"
  - "Reviews"
---

# Why This Humble Bath Mat Is My #1 Purchase of 2025 

![A diatomaceous earth stone bath mat outside of a shower.](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diatomaceous-earth-bath-mat.png>)
*Photo: Amazon*

If you think a bath mat isn’t exciting, then you’ve probably never seen one made of diatomaceous earth. The material is durable, attractive, and highly absorbent—perfect for busy households.

Bob Vila’s Executive Editor Sophie Kaemmerle recently purchased a diatomaceous earth bath mat and put it to the test. “Now, I know what you’re thinking,” she says, “it’s not very soft, it doesn't have that spa luxury feel to it, but just look at this…the absorbency is incredible!”

Watch the video below to see just how quickly water disappears from Sophie’s new favorite bath mat.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1x6iZ6O3JwQ?feature=share

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