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Yes, you can (and should) wash your bath mat—here's how to do it right

Key Points Most bath mats in high-traffic bathrooms require cleaning every week or two.Air drying a bath mat in the sun is a great way to combat bacteria buildup.When machine washing, skip fabric ...

Why your bathroom mats need to be washed in winter and how often you should clean them

Have you noticed how damp air in winters keeps the bath mats wet for a long time? This means they trap more dust and bacteria ...