HoMedics BMAT-4 Bubble Spa Bath Mat Massager with PVC Mat & 2-Speed Control

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Fitting the soft mat of this unit into any bathtub by running the flexible hose from the control unit into the water instantly converts the tub into a bubble-massage spa. The 47-by-14-inch mat, made of PVC plastic, adheres firmly to the tub with suction cups and fills with air to cushion the body. The 8-foot hose, which attaches to the tub with a suction cup, delivers bubbles on command with 600 watts of power. A dial on the control unit permits two massage speeds to be selected: gentle or invigorating. For storage, the mat readily rolls up. The control unit's power cord is 12 feet long. The spa carries a two-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Product Details

Product Manual [118kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 8.3 pounds
• ASIN: B000063TL1
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #366,825 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good value. But don't use soap., December 26, 2002

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Maria S. "mariajl" (Glen Burnie, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HoMedics BMAT-4 Bubble Spa Bath Mat Massager with PVC Mat & 2-Speed Control (Health and Beauty)

Reviews of similar bath spa products mention problems with noise, suction cups, and cleaning.
These issues exist, but I believe they are minimal when comparing cost with product.

I find this to be a very good value.

I was impressed at how strong the jets really are. I was expecting much less power from this mat that seems more like a pool toy than a "spa".
The pressure was surprisingly strong and massaging.
In fact, my nearby book (which I had intended to read while soaking) went untouched as the only thing I wanted to do while using the spa was close my eyes.

All of the suction cups do not stay in place, this is true -- but I found it was only a minor inconvenience.
I had no problems with the cleaning -- as you need only to spend an extra minute pooling the water near a hole and turning the blower on. This takes no strength, not much time, and really should be expected of any product like this.

Regarding noise. Yes... it is noisy. But so is being in a real jacuzzi tub. In fact, if you had a jacuzzi tub in your home you would be dealing with even more noise.
These things are not quiet.

My biggest single complaint is that you are not supposed to use any kind product in the bath water.
No soap, oils, salts, or gels of any kind should be used.
This means you are not going to be cleaning or moisterizing at the same time you are "spa-ing".
Therefore, you might end up bathing twice in an evening.
That is a pretty big inconvenience.... but... all in all I think [$$$]or such a powerful at-home jacuzzi experience is an excellent deal.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Instant Home Hot Tub, May 29, 2004

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Gord Wilson "alivingdog.com" (Bellingham, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HoMedics BMAT-4 Bubble Spa Bath Mat Massager with PVC Mat & 2-Speed Control (Health and Beauty)

I disagree with the negative reviews of this product. If anything, it works better than advertised. One complaint was that if you turn it on and leave it running, by the time you get in, the water's cold. Well, don't turn it on until you're ready to get in. Another complaint was the unit is surprisingly loud. It's also surprisingly bubbly --more like a gym hot tub than a home Jacuzzi. The instructions say not to use it with soap or shampoo (not to put it in the hose), but any shampoo or soap that spills in the tub instantly turns into a mountain of frothy foam. Is this thing fun or what? The leaflet also says to dry the mat and sanitize it now and then, but if you can, just disconnect the hose and leave the mat in the tub. It makes a great bath mat, and it's always ready to transform to hot tub mode. Suction cups hold it in place, so it's easy to remove the mat for cleaning. The unit plugs into the wall, but there's no danger since the hose is long enough to keep the unit away from the tub (and most bathrooms have GFI electrical outlets for backup protection). The only problem is that once your friends see your Bubble Spa, they'll want one too, and the tub will suddenly become a popular destination for your roommates or family.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing but not good if you have a plastic kind of tub, December 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: HoMedics BMAT-4 Bubble Spa Bath Mat Massager with PVC Mat & 2-Speed Control (Health and Beauty)

I purchased this item quite some time ago. At the time of purchase I had a bathtub that was the plastic-like kind. This product will not affix to this sort of tub. However I recently moved to a place with a regular style tub and the suction cups work great. This product does run more loudly than I expected, but does provide as promised a wonderful tub full of bubbles.
I too noticed that the air tended to cool the water, but solved this problem by running the bath hotter than I normally would. Overall I like it although it isn't something you use for a "quick" bath.