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Whencleaning your bathroom, dont overlook the bath mat.
Ideally, you should regularly wash your bath mat.
Heres how to wash, dry, and care for a bath mat.
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This will dislodge any debrisand prevent it from ending up in your washing machine.
All textiles sold in the United States are required to have, before washing.
The care label should provide information on fabric content and instructions on how to clean.
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Load the Washing Machine
Place the bath mat in your washing machine.
you’re able to use yourtypical laundry detergentand normal wash cycle.
If you have a top-loading washing machine, evenly distribute items around the agitator.
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confirm your water temperature is set to cold and begin the cycle.
Fill the container with cold water and a small drizzle of detergent.
Keep the mat submerged and soaking in the water for at least 30 minutes.
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Once rinsed, squeeze out any excess water and line dry the bath mat.
you’re free to find products containing oxygen bleach at most stores.
you’re able to safely wash bath mats with towels and small rugs.
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While youcanput a rubber bath mat in the washing machine, its not the best way to clean it.
