Let’s be honest — when it comes to laundry, I’ve got a “toss it in and hope for the best” attitude.
Towels? In.
Dog beds? In.
Stuffed animals? Absolutely in.
And yes — bath mats too.
After all, they get dirty.
They get damp.
They start to smell like a locker room.
So why wouldn’t you wash them?
But here’s the truth I learned the hard way:
Bath mats don’t belong in your washing machine — at least, not the way we usually throw them in.
And if you’ve been doing it for years?
You might be one load away from a costly repair — or even a brand-new washer .
Let’s explore why bath mats are secretly dangerous to your machine — and how to clean them safely instead.
⚠️ The Hidden Danger: Water-Locked Mats = Machine-Killing Weight
Bath mats are designed for one thing:
