I previously bought a soft diatomaceous earth bath mat, but it barely absorbed any water. There would be a puddle underneath the mat, and I had to spend extra time drying it up—which completely defeats the purpose of having a bath mat! 😂This time I decided to try the hard stone version, and it’s SO much better. As soon as I step on it with wet feet, the water gets absorbed almost immediately and my feet feel dry. 🥹So happy with this purchase and definitely recommend it!