How often does diatom bath mat need to be washed?
Complete guide to properly caring for your diatomite bath mats.
Come out of the bathroom, step on your diatomaceous earth bath mat and your feet can dry quickly and comfortably. At the same time, your foot mat will be stained with a small amount of stains, and your diatomaceous earth foot mat will change over time dirty.
So, how to clean and how long is it suitable for cleaning?
1.Depends on how often the foot pads are used
*If you use it with your family, there will be more dirty things than you use yourself, so it is recommended to clean your bath mat every 3-5 days.
*If you have your own independent bathroom and use it alone, and the frequency of use is not very high, you can clean it once every 10 days.
2.Where to use
*If you use the foot pads in the kitchen or entrance to the hallway, then you need to clean your diatomaceous earth foot pads in 2-3 days, because compared to the bathroom, use in these places will accelerate the accumulation of dirt.
*If used in the bathroom, you can refer to the first point.
3.Minimize long-term moisture - It’s important to create an environment that allows your bathmats to fully dry.
*The diatomaceous earth bath mat will be saturated when placed in a humid environment for a long time, reducing its water absorption and reducing the life of the bath mat.
*After 15 days of use, it is recommended to stand the foot pad in a ventilated and dry place to dry it upright, and then continue to use it after 1-2 days of complete drying, so that the water absorption function of the diatomaceous earth foot pad is restored and its life span is effectively extended.
It is worth mentioning that diatomaceous earth foot pads are different from ordinary textile foot pads, and they will be easier to clean.
*If it is a simple stain, use sandpaper to lightly sand the surface of the foot pad or wipe it with a damp cloth.
*If the bath mat is dirty, you can scrub it with detergent, then stand it up and place it in a ventilated place to dry.