Are diatomaceous earth bath mats actually worth it?

Reviewers we read are split. The Spruce notes that diatomite's chalkboard-like texture is genuinely grippy and quick-drying, and r/BuyItForLife users describe water absorbing 'in seconds.' The trade-offs cited across the same threads: they are hard underfoot, can crack if dropped, can't be machine washed, and only come in neutral colors. People who hated their old cloth mat tend to love them; people who want softness do not.