How to Clean a Bath Mat

Most bath mats can simply be cleaned in a washing machine. Here's how to do it without damaging the mat.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Liquid Fabric Softeners
• Bath Mats
• Bath Rugs
• Clothes Dryers
• Mild Detergent
• Washing Machines
• Fabric Softener Sheets

1. Set your washing machine's water temperature according to the color of your bath mat (hot for white, warm or cold for colors) or according to the bath mat's care label instructions.

2. Use mild detergent.

3. Set your dryer at low temperature and tumble dry, or hang or spread the mat in the shade until dry.

4. Brush bath mat lightly to refluff.

Tips & Warnings

• Some bath mats are rubber-backed and should not be placed in the dryer. Be sure to read care label before putting your bath mat in the dryer.

on 1/4/2006 I put my dirty rubber bath mat and dirty plastic shower curtain in the kitchen sink. I then filled the sink with warm water, Clorox bleach, and liquid detergent. I let them soak for one hour, and then I rinsed them off, and hung them up to air dry. They were spotless, as clean as new.

on 11/22/2005 For rugs that the door pushes up, or you trip up, or just for the Elderly that are scared of tripping on them:

Get sticky velcro.

Apply one end to the back of the floor where you want the rug to stay. Apply the other end of the sticky velcro to the back of the bath mat. Worked great for my elderly friend.