Bath mats might seem like a small detail in your bathroom, but they absorb a lot more than just water. Unfortunately, they can trap dirt, bacteria, and moisture with every step out of the shower.

We spoke to cleaning experts about whether you can—and whether you should—wash your bath mats with your towels.

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There’s a new hygiene question trending on social media, and this time it’s about how often people are washing their bath towels. People have been posting the question on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and ...

A few smart tweaks can keep your bath mat fresh and absorbent. It’s easy to overlook your bath mat (after all, it’s always under your feet). But this often-forgotten textile works hard in your ...