Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Bath Mat in the Washer – A Simple Habit That Could Save Your Machine 

Heavy shoes

Thick rubber rugs

Large floor mats

…bath mats deserve a second thought.

The Cost Perspective

Replacing a bath mat:

Relatively cheap

Repairing or replacing a washer:

Expensive

Inconvenient

Time-consuming

From a cost-benefit perspective, protecting the washer makes far more sense.

Final Thoughts

Putting your bath mat in the washer feels harmless—but over time, it can quietly damage one of the most important appliances in your home.

This isn’t about never washing bath mats. It’s about choosing safer cleaning methods that respect how washing machines are designed to work.

By breaking this one common habit, you: