2023-10-20 16:31:55
Published20. October 2023, 6:31 p.m.
Hygiene: Do you know what is dirtiest in your bathroom?
The bathroom is conducive to the proliferation of bacteria. You might want to start by washing your bath mat.
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Meret Steiger
Even if bath mats don’t look dirty, their cleanliness often leaves something to be desired.
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Aware of the fact that the toilet seat is a potential breeding ground for bacteria, most people clean it regularly. So it’s not as dirty as you might think. In fact, bacteria tend to proliferate on objects whose maintenance we generally neglect.
Shower curtain, towels, bath and toilet mats: the bathroom is conducive to the proliferation of bacteria.
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A third of those surveyed say they only wash their bath mat twice a year
In a survey by British sanitary specialist Big Bathroom Shop, a third of respondents said they only wash their bath mat twice a year. This is far too little, considering that specialists recommend washing a bath mat every week or fortnight. Indeed, the risk of proliferation of bacteria or the development of mold is particularly high in a bathroom due to the high humidity level there.
A third of those surveyed said they only wash their bath mat twice a year.
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But where do all these bacteria on your bath mat come from? If you usually walk on them with clean feet, you also do it before going to the shower or bath, with dirty feet or socks. Furthermore, every time you flush the toilet without closing the toilet lid, water droplets and bacteria spread throughout the bathroom. The latter feel particularly comfortable on a damp bath mat, where they can proliferate as they please.
Prevent Moisture Under Carpet
To keep your bath mat clean, there are different solutions which also depend on the material of the mat. A protector to slide under the carpet will not only prevent the carpet from slipping, but will also prevent excessive moisture accumulation under the carpet. This can also be avoided by drying the mat following showering or bathing.
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