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.

Most bath mats in high-traffic bathrooms require cleaning every week or two. Air drying a bath mat in the sun is a great way to combat bacteria buildup. When machine washing, skip fabric softener—it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images You may clean your bathroom once a week, but when was the last time you washed your bath mat? While it can be easy to ...