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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images You may clean your bathroom once a week, but when was the last time you washed your bath mat? While it can be easy to ...

Most people use their bath mat at least once a day, but out of all the items in the bathroom it's probably not one of those that gets cleaned the most. Even if it is cleaned, it is likely not often ...

You might be surprised to hear that it’s recommended bath mats be washed weekly. Since they are designed to absorb moisture, they can be a potential hotbed for bacteria, especially in warmer climates ...

The answer to a question we're all avoiding. At their best, they're warm, soft, inviting, plush, cozy, and practical. At their worst, they're rancid, damp, moldy, sodden, and simply gross. What could ...

Because the air is cooler in winter, bath mats stay damp for longer, leading to bacteria buildup. Bath mats also get dirtier faster in winter because our skin is drier. Laundry pros recommend throwing ...