Author: Gulfam Haidar

A bath tray with a candle holder gives a candle a stable, safe spot so it will not tip into the water. Look for a recessed slot sized for a tealight or a small

A bath tray with a book stand holds a paperback, e-reader, or tablet at an angle so you can read hands free while you soak. Look for an adjustable rack

A baby bath caddy keeps soap, shampoo, and toys within reach and draining dry during bath time. Choose one with good drainage and a mildew resistant material

The best bath trays for men lean into darker, simpler materials like walnut, matte black bamboo, or steel, with a slot for a phone and a glass. Skip the pastel

After a bath, wipe the tray dry, then stand it upright or hang it so air reaches every side. Store it outside the humid bathroom if you can, or on a hook off

A mildly warped bamboo tray can sometimes be flattened by drying it fully, then pressing it flat under even weight for a few days and resealing it. Warping

To care for a bamboo bath tray, wipe it dry after every bath, stand it upright to air out, clean it weekly with mild soap, and oil it every few months with food

To restore a teak bath caddy, clean it, let it dry, then rub in a thin coat of teak or food safe mineral oil along the grain and wipe off the excess. Repeat

To remove mold from a bath tray, wipe it with white vinegar, let it sit for ten minutes, then scrub with a baking soda paste and rinse. For deep black spots

Bamboo bath trays are water resistant but not fully waterproof. Bamboo is porous, so it can absorb moisture and grow mold if it stays wet without sealing