As an appliance technician with more than 30 years experience, I’ve seen too many front-load washing machines ruined because customers used them to wash bathroom mats. I’ve seen a new front-loader ...

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You might be surprised to hear that it’s recommended bath mats be washed weekly. Since they are designed to absorb moisture, they can be a potential hotbed for bacteria, especially in warmer climates ...

Most people use their bath mat at least once a day, but out of all the items in the bathroom it's probably not one of those that gets cleaned the most. Even if it is cleaned, it is likely not often ...

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Regular moisture and poor air flow mean bath mats can easily become havens for harmful germs - with a specialist highlighting the common oversight in cleaning them adequately. Bath mats might just be ...