Cleaning expert shares bathroom mould magnet that people always forget to clean

03 February 2023 , 12:08

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The often-uncleaned area of our bathroom is a magnet for mould (stock photo) (Image: Getty Images)

We all know that our bathrooms can be magnets for mould growth because of the warm and damp conditions created by our showers, baths, and sinks.

And while most of us will keep on top of cleaning the bathroom to prevent mould from growing, there's one section we often forget - and according to one cleaning expert, it's a mould hotspot.

Warren Kinloch explained that the most "unsanitary" part of our bathroom is "completely covered in bacteria" because we don't clean it enough, and it has the potential to grow mould if left untreated.

You'd be forgiven for thinking the dirtiest part of the bathroom is the toilet, but Warren said it's not - and it's actually your bath mat.

We should be cleaning our bath mats at least once a week (stock photo) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The expert claimed we should be washing our bath mats at least once a week to keep them as bacteria-free as possible, but many of us only wash them once or twice a year, leaving them teeming with germs.

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And if you're regularly stepping out of the shower onto a dirty bath mat, then some of that bacteria is transferring to your feet, too.

Speaking to The Sun, Warren, from Bathroom Deal, said: "Bath mats are notoriously unsanitary and recent studies have even shown that most people will only wash them once or twice a year, leaving them completely covered in bacteria and with the potential to grow mould in the fibres.

"As a bathroom expert, I advise you to wash your fabric bath mats once or twice per week to keep them as bacteria-free as possible. When you wash them you can also use a diluted white vinegar solution to really scrub out the dirt."

The cleaning expert also said we should be ditching our fabric bath mats every year and buying new ones, as eventually, they'll need to be replaced.

But if you don't want to keep chucking out your old mats, Warren suggested buying a wooden bath mat, as these will last longer and bacteria won't cling to the surface as easily.

For help cleaning the rest of your bathroom, we previously shared how one 80p item can help keep your shower doors and mirrors free from hard water stains and smearing during cleaning.

Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch suggested in a Facebook group that using a squeegee is the perfect way to keep your bathroom surfaces shiny and streak-free, as you can push water off the surface before it dries.

You can pick up a squeegee from Asda for just 80p, while a similar model from Wilko will cost you £1.

Zahna Eklund