WHEN you get out of the shower, chances are you step straight onto a soft fabric bath mat.
But have you ever stopped to think how often you should be washing your bath mat if it's coming into contact with your wet feet on a daily basis?
Well, the answer may just surprise you.
According to Warren Kinloch from Bathroom Deal, washing your bath mat once a week isn't enough.
Speaking to Daily Record, he says they should be washed several times a week to properly get rid of bacteria and prevent growth of mould in the fibres.
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"As a bathroom expert, I advise you to wash your fabric bath mats once or twice per week to keep them as bacteria free as possible," he says.
He goes on to recommend additionally using a diluted white vinegar solution to really ensure the dirt is removed.
But the expert warns that even cleaning your bath mats twice a week isn't always enough to get rid of the build up of grime.
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Warren adds they still need to be replaced every year.
"If replacing them this often is too much of an expense, consider purchasing a wooden bath mat which will last much longer, doesn’t cling onto as much bacteria, and therefore doesn’t need to be cleaned as often," he says.
For anyone experiencing mould in their bathroom, the cleaning whizz has the perfect solution for you - baking soda and vinegar.
He goes on to recommend mixing a teaspoon of baking soda and water in a spray bottle, before spritzing it directly onto the mould.
Warren explains this will help to remove the mould, along with any other musty damp smells often associated with mould.
The cleaning guru also suggests white vinegar can be used.
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If this is your product of choice, he advises spraying it directly onto the mould and leaving it for around two hours before then giving it a good scrub.
