Safety in the bathroom can be increased by using bath mats. Regular cleaning of your shower mat is necessary to maintain hygiene. If you've ever used a bath mat, then you know that cleaning it can be difficult as dirt and grime can build up over time - even mold. There are several methods to clean these anti-slip mats, so there is no need to buy a whole new mat, which is good news. Find out how you can clean and disinfect your shower mat in the following article - we also have extra tips for yellowed mats!
Disinfect rubber shower mat with home remedies – vinegar
If you need a natural cleaning product and want to clean without chemicals, vinegar is the first choice as it effectively cleans almost everything. You can use vinegar primarily as a solution to eliminate mold and dirt. Cleaning with vinegar is also the most cost-effective and easiest way to disinfect your bath mats.
- If you want to spray your bath mat
You can make a DIY cleaning solution like this: Mix a small amount of dish soap and water with vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the entire surface of the shower mat and allow the spray to work for about 5 to 10 minutes. Clean the mat thoroughly with a brush, making sure to remove the stubborn stains. Then rinse the mat with water and hang it up to dry naturally.
- Soak bath mat in vinegar solution
Prepare a hot water bath by adding white vinegar and dish soap (or baking soda) to the sink or tub, using about 1 ounce of vinegar. Then completely immerse the dirty bath mat in the cleaning solution. Wait approximately 30-60 minutes before scrubbing and washing the mat.
Clean yellowed shower mat with baking soda
Similar to vinegar, baking soda is an effective, natural cleaner that removes stains and dirt.With baking powder(or baking soda) you can get your yellowed rubber bath mat white again in a flash. Make a mixture of water and baking soda, but be careful not to use too much water as the mixture should resemble a paste. Apply the mixture evenly to the mat and let it sit for about 15 minutes. You can use any type of scrubber to thoroughly remove the dirt and slime. If you only have an old toothbrush, you can use that too.
To remove the paste, rinse the mat thoroughly with warm water. To ensure that the baking soda paste is removed thoroughly, it may be necessary to scrub a little more during the rinsing process.
Use standard household dishwashing liquid
An alternative method of cleaning your mats would be to use dish soap. Dampen a sponge with hot water and use a small amount of dish soap. This allows you to carefully remove all stains and dirt that have accumulated on the anti-slip mat.
If you encounter stubborn stains, soak the mat in soapy water for 15 to 20 minutes before attempting to clean it again. Once the cleaning process is complete, you should wash off any remaining residue and allow the mat to air dry.
Get the anti-slip mat clean again in the dishwasher
Wash your bath mats in the dishwasher to get oneto achieve thorough cleaning. It should be noted that the dishwasher can also clean items other than those normally associated with it. Soft rubber bath mats and other bathing items can be washed in the dishwasher. Although some people have concerns about whether it is hygienic to put dirty bath mats in the dishwasher, these concerns can be addressed by running the self-cleaning program afterwards.
Here's how to get your heavily soiled shower mat sparkling clean again: Add dishwashing detergent or white vinegar to the designated dispenser. Turn on the dishwasher and run a full cleaning cycle. Afterwards, it is advisable to let the mats air dry. To always have a mold-free mat, it is advisable to carry out this process weekly.
Clean the shower mat and remove mold with bleach
It's easy to clean a bath mat with bleach. You should first make your own cleaning solution: Mix 1 part bleach with 4 parts water in a bucket. Submerge your rubberized bath mat in the solution and allow it to soak for about 15 minutes. Afterwards, you can gently scrub the mat with a cleaning brush, rinse thoroughly with warm water and let it air dry. This will quickly give you a sparkling clean bathroom mat!
Wash the bath mat properly in the washing machine
You can use your rubber bath matclean effortlessly, by putting them in the washing machine along with a few bath towels and your regular laundry detergent. Once the washing process is complete, simply hang the bath mat to air dry. Here's how to get a flawless bath mat without having to scrub or make a mess.
