Bathtub Tray Buying Guides

A bath board is a seat that rests across the tub rim so a person can sit to wash rather than lower into the water. For the elderly or those with limited

A bath tray for a laptop needs a wide, flat, stable surface and a high weight capacity, since a laptop is heavier than a book. Look for a solid bamboo or acacia

The best bath trays under 30 dollars are expandable bamboo models. At this price you get a tray that spans most tubs and holds a book, phone, and glass

A bath tray sits across the top of a bathtub to hold a book, a drink, or a tablet while you soak. A shower caddy hangs or stands in a shower to store shampoo

To waterproof a wooden bath tray, sand it smooth, wipe off the dust, then apply two to three coats of a water resistant finish. Food safe oils like mineral

Bamboo trays turn black or moldy when they stay wet with no airflow. To prevent it, dry the tray after every bath, stand it upright to air out, and reseal

Rattan trays suit a boho or natural bathroom, but raw rattan absorbs water and can grow mold if it stays damp. Choose a sealed rattan tray, or a bamboo tray

Most jetted and whirlpool tubs have a wide, flat deck around the water, so a correctly sized fixed tray works well, and an expandable tray covers odd widths

A clawfoot tub needs an expandable bath tray that spans about 29 to 43 inches and grips a rounded edge. Fixed trays built for a flat ledge cannot hold