How to use a bath mat properly

Bath mat etiquette. - by Livia Gamble

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It seems pretty straightforward but the humble bath mat and how to use it has become a talking point.

Lifehacker asked their readers what they consider to be proper bath etiquette and the response was divided.

Apparently, there are three types of people in the world. Those who dry off in the shower space before stepping onto the mat. Those who jump straight onto the mat before drying and inevitably soaking it. And lastly, those who don’t use a bath mat at all.

However, there was a clear winner.

Proper bath mat etiquette is as follows, according to the publication.

Finish shower
Grab towel from inside the shower
Dry off inside the shower
Then step out onto the mat