Cleaning expert issues warning over bathroom item most people wash just twice a year

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A cleaning expert has revealed exactly how often we should be washing our bath mats - as a third of us admit to only cleaning them two times a year.

With autumn in full swing, it's the perfect excuse for Brits to add some seasonal touches to their homes. This includes our bathrooms, with novelty bath mats - from pumpkin-shaped to bobble-patterned - proving to be popular accessories.

But luxury bathroom specialist Rikki Fothergil, from retailer Big Bathroom Shop, is warning people to give the soft furnishings a proper, regular clean.

If not, bath mats could make an otherwise well-maintained bathroom rather unhygienic. Rikki explained: “Bathrooms are no longer just a place of functionality, they're a space people are paying more attention to when adding personal touches as they look to create their ideal sanctuary. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. "Bath mats are definitely on the rise as a stand-out feature that are used to inject colour and fun into a space- with novelty prints, tactile materials and intriguing shapes just some of the unique ways to make the trend your own." Firstly, Rikki revealed how often we should wash our bath mats to keep them looking and smelling fresh.