Cleaning bathroom rugs is very easy. Here you will find tips for cleaning rubber and fabric rugs.
How to Wash Bathroom Rugs
Bathroom rugs are very useful to prevent accidental falls, but if you don't wash them properly, they can become quite unhygienic. Dirty bathroom rugs accumulate bacteria and dirt that can lead to foot fungi and unpleasant odors. In this article, you will find useful tips for cleaning them and maintaining hygiene.
Who would have thought that putting towels together with bathroom rugs would be beneficial for washing them? It's evidently effective! Put everything in the washing machine with a good detergent (like those from the Ala line) for a perfect wash. Before proceeding, we recommend reading the label on the container to make sure it's the right product.
Types of Mats or Bathroom Rugs
In general, bathroom rugs are made of plastic and can be placed to enter or exit the bathtub or shower, thus preventing accidental falls. The other type of bathroom rugs are those placed outside the shower or bathtub to dry your feet and prevent slipping on wet floors. Both types of rugs require different care.
Rubber Shower Mats: Bathtub Cleaning
There are several ways to clean rubber bathroom rugs, but one of the most effective is using the bathtub.
1. Lift the rubber mat from the bathtub floor. Place it in the bathtub without attaching it to the surface.
2. Fill the bathtub with warm water.
3. Protect yourself with rubber gloves and add two cups of bleach to the water.
4. Scrub the mat with a clean bristle brush.
5. Once you've finished cleaning both sides of the mat, let the water drain and then rinse the bathtub and the mat thoroughly.
If the mat has fungi or a bad odor, let the bleach mixture sit on the surface for a couple of hours. When using bleach, open windows for fresh air circulation and, as a precaution, follow the instructions on the container label.
Rubber Shower Mats: Washing Machine Cleaning Method
If you don't want to wash the mat by hand, you can let your washing machine do the heavy lifting:
1. Place the mat in a washing machine with some soft items, such as towels or laundry, to help agitate and remove stains.
2. Select a delicate wash cycle with hot water.
3. Then, hang the mat to air dry.
Remember: Never put a rubber mat in the dryer, as it will warp and deteriorate.
How to Wash Fabric Bathroom Mats:
Fabric bathroom mats can generally be washed in the washing machine with other laundry. However, read the mat's label in case it requires special washing instructions. (Textile mats or rugs require high-temperature washing to eliminate fungi and bacteria.)
1. Wash it with hot water to eliminate fungi and bacteria, and let it air dry.
2. For stubborn stains, use a stain remover. Apply it to the affected area, let the product sit for five minutes, wash the rug, and you're done! We recommend testing the product on an inconspicuous area first to prevent adverse reactions.
3. As an alternative method, you can use a laundry detergent with stain-fighting properties to disperse stains and dirt.
