Clean towels and rugs mean a cleaner healthier bathroom.
How to keep bath mat from molding.
If your bath mat has become a victim of mold and mildew you have several recourses.
Just throw it away and buy another and do this.
Agree that elbow grease is needed on occasion or buy a new one as they sound cheap to replace.
Keep bath mats sanitary and looking like new by cleaning them regularly to prevent stains smells and unsightly mold from growing.
To freshen up the bath mat with a quick clean scrub the rubber bath mat with a cleaning brush or scouring pad to remove dirt and debris after soaking for a few minutes.
To eliminate mold or mildew leave the rubber bath mat in the diluted bleach solution for 3 4 hours.
One easy way to help fight mold in your bathroom is to wash your towels and bathroom rugs regularly at least once a week and together.
The bath mat bathroom rug and towels are ideal mold growth spots especially if you leave them unwashed for long periods of time.
Sorry to say there is no easy way to keep your mat mold free other that to keep it completely dry when not in use.
You can wash it in the washing machine cold or warm water please and don t put it in the dryer or you can use borax to clean and disinfect.
Prevention and maintenance are key in deterring harmful mold.
And hang over bath the mat when not in use.
Sprinkle it on and scrub it off.
Prevent new mildew stains from forming by hanging up your bath mat in a cool dry area after each use.
Keeping the mat as dry as possible between uses is the key to mold and mildew.
In case you still do not want to shower with the bathroom door open or it is too cold to open a window you should opt for a strong and effective exhaust fan that will compensate for this.
Keep your bath mat clean by spraying it with a bathroom cleaner and wiping it down every week.
When you get your new one after using the tub remove the rubber mat and roll it in a towel to dry it.
I put the item s in the washer then put 2 tablespoons of baking soda directly on the items then 1 4 cup white vinegar poured on top of the baking soda then 1 2 the amount of laundry detergent u usually use.
When thoroughly dry no mold will grow.
Turn on a fan exhaust fan or open a window after you take a shower to reduce the level of mildew causing moisture in your bathroom.
Can anyone recommend a non slip rubber bath mat that doesn t go mouldy or alternatively effective ways of keeping them mould free please.
White vinegar is good against mold and slime keep some in a spray bottle in the bathroom.
