I’m a cleaning expert – here’s a mould hotspot homeowners always forget to clean… it’s crawling with bacteria
A CLEANING expert has revealed the mould hotspot notoriously forgotten about by Brits that is crawling with bacteria.
Warren Kinloch has unveiled the item that homeowners constantly neglect when getting their hands dirty.
He explained one of the most used objects in the home is constantly overlooked, allowing it to become a hub for germs.
It turns out the most disgusting thing in the bathroom isn’t the toilet – as believe it or not, it’s the humble bath mat he is referring to.
Grim statistics suggest people only wash them just once or twice a year, the expert from Bathroom Deal said.
The humidity created in bathrooms during shower time creates the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mould.
Warren warned that stepping out of the shower onto a filthy bathmat means the grime transfers onto your feet.
He recommends cleaning the bathroom essential around twice a week while replacing them each year.
The cleaning buff explained: “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.”
Even if you do keep your bath mats spick and span, they still need to be thrown out annually for a fresh start.
Warren added: “If replacing them this often is too much of an expense, consider purchasing a wooden bath mat.
“It will last much longer, doesn’t cling onto as much bacteria, and therefore doesn’t need to be cleaned as often.”
He also shared another handy tip to keep on top of cleaning your mirror and shower screens.
If you are plagued by streaks on your freshly scrubbed surface, it may be because you have drudged over the same spots multiple times.
Warren continued: “The best way to tackle this task is by spot cleaning first, and then going in with larger top to bottom wipes, or side to side if this is your preferred technique.
“Spot clean any obvious smudges or dirtied area of the screen with a vinegar and water mixture for the best results, being careful not to go over the same area twice.”
He recommends reaching for a microfiber cloth to add extra sparkle while removing dust and bacteria.