To sum it up
Ok so as other commented, the suction cups did not stick. Plain and simple, suction cups generally never work on anything correctly. That was a given, I expected that. Don't get me wrong, if the suction cups worked it would probably be even better.<br />But, I was amazed at how powerful that pump was. Someone mentioned that if they put the connector part down by their feet the bubbles did not reach their back, or vise versa. So I tried it first coming from my feet. Yes the mat floats all over. But, the issue with the bubbles not reaching all the way through is the positioning of the connector, if the tube is pointed one way the bubbles will only go so far, but if moved a different way it will shoot bubbles all through the mat. It's all about the positioning. I then switched the mat to have the connector by my head. Same thing, if positioned differently the results are different. Although some people may not like that, I found it relaxing. I was able to manipulate the mat with me feet or back or knees to have the bubbles shoot out in one local area, or flowing perfectly through the entire mat. I have bad knees and bad back, and if I let the mat float up against my knees most the bubbles came full force out where my knees were. That felt great on them. I did the same to my back. This mat is all about positioning it correctly for what you want out of it.<br />As some said, the pump is loud. But, what pump isn't? If your in a hot tub, is that not loud? If your in a jet bathtub, is that not loud? I have a tiny bathroom, so of course it was decently loud. If it bothers you, put in some ear plugs or maybe some noise canceling head phones. Either way it was relaxing.<br />Now it's supposed to heat your water to help maintain the temperature. I can't say it did that. But it could have, I really don't know. My baths are already hot, and not to mention I have the window open (and it's 30 degrees out), so that could affect that part, I can't really say.<br />I did read someone say it smelled funny when it arrived. It's plastic, most every new thing that is plastic smells at first. But goes away.<br />When I bought the mat, I knew it wouldn't stick to the bottom, I knew that it had a pump which is going to make noise. But honestly, it was well worth it. It was relaxing, kind of fun just to manipulate it to bubble more in one spot than another. Made me feel great and relaxed. I would recommend it. Can't wait to take another bath and use it.
Rating: 4 stars