Your bath mat should be getting washed regularly, because, after all, it's coming into contact with damp feet on a daily basis.
And while most households will be keeping on top of their bath mat cleaning, they may not realise how frequently the rug actually needs to be cleaned as swapping them out weekly apparently isn't enough.
Indeed, leaving the mats unwashed could lead to mould. According to Warren Kinloch from Bathroom Deal, they require multiple washes a week to combat the build up of grime.
He said: "Bath mats are notoriously unsanitary and recent studies have even shown that most people will only wash them once or twice a year, leaving them completely covered in bacteria and with the potential to grow mould in the fibres.
"As a bathroom expert, I advise you to wash your fabric bath mats once or twice per week to keep them as bacteria free as possible. When you wash them you can also use a diluted white vinegar solution to really scrub out the dirt."
However, the expert adds that cleaning your bath mats regularly is not enough to combat the grime build-up - they need to be replaced regularly as well.
Warren goes on: "even if you do clean them twice a week, you still need to be replacing them every year.
"If replacing them this often is too much of an expense, consider purchasing a wooden bath mat which will last much longer, doesn’t cling onto as much bacteria, and therefore doesn’t need to be cleaned as often."
How often do you think a bath mat should be washed? Let us know in the comments.
The Bathroom Expert also shared the perfect ingredients to tackle mould in the bathroom, which can be a real issue due to its humidity.
He explained: "There are two household items you'll likely already have in your cupboard that are great for getting rid of bathroom mould - baking soda and vinegar!
"Using a teaspoon of baking soda and water in a spray bottle and spraying directly onto the mould will not only help to remove it, but also assist in getting rid of any damp or musty smells mould often brings.
"To use white vinegar, spray it directly onto the mouldy area undiluted and leave for 1 - 2 hours before scrubbing away."
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