How to clean bathroom rugs
You’ve already scrubbed your shower, sink and toilet. So what’s next? You’re walking on it!
Bathroom rugs are a magnet for hair and dust and, depending on how well-ventilated your space is, they can also be a haven for mold and mildew (ew!). Not to mention, they pick up anything your shoes track in on the way to those last-minute mirror checks. All the more reason to clean your rugs and bathmats at least every three to four weeks. To learn how, follow our step-by-step guide for the best way to clean bathroom rugs and mats.
Step 1: Shake it out.
The first step to cleaning bathmats and rugs is to give them a little shake. Take yours outside to shake loose any dirt and debris. A quick vacuum will also do the trick.
Step 2: Check the care tag.
Pay extra attention to the care tag on the back of your rug so you don’t miss any important instructions. Although most are machine-washable, proper care varies by material, and certain cleaning methods could save your rug from wearing down faster.
Step 3: Wash.
How to wash bathmats in the washing machine
Machine-washable bathmat materials include cotton, polyester, nylon, chenille, memory foam and plastic.
High heat is best for killing any bacteria or mold. Select a warm or hot temperature for cotton, polyester, nylon and plastic rugs. Washing a memory-foam bathmat is a different story; those must be washed at a cooler temperature to keep the synthetic material intact. You’ll also want to avoid using any bleach on memory foam.
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