Keeping a suction bathmat clean can be a tedious task, with dozens of cups trapping moisture and becoming a breeding ground for bacteria and mould. But one professional cleaner has shared a simple hack that eliminates the need for scrubbing.
Christie from Hull, who posts on TikTok as @christiesvillage, recommends placing the mat in the washing machine on a quick cycle without detergent. In a video, she demonstrates by putting a transparent mat with bee designs into the machine and setting a 20-minute wash.
“As a housekeeper/cleaner, I'm not going to spend time scrubbing these when you can put it in a quick wash with no detergent and have them all fresh again,” Christie said. She added: “If your 20-year bath mat doesn't survive it wasn't meant to be.”
Viewers were amazed by the tip, with one commenting: “You can put them in the washing machine?!” Another said: “I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't think of this.” One user suggested using a Milton sterilising tablet for extra freshness.
