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Why does tile feel so much colder to your feet after a bath than a bath rug? Why is this effect more striking when your feet are cold?
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Tile is a good conductor of heat, while a bath rug is a good insulator. When you step on the tile with your wet feet, the heat from your feet is quickly conducted away by the tile, making it feel cold. On the other hand, the bath rug does not conduct heat away Show more…
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