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CTyankee

(66,658 posts)
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 11:18 AM Yesterday

Today's whine: what's the best, easiest way to clean those little suction cups on my shower mat?

Just finished shaking Comet cleanser on all of them while still wet, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrubbed each one of those little suckers with a stiff, narrow brush. They're clean but my back hurts. Question: can I just spray them after each shower and get the gook off that way (the gook being soap) and not have to use the Comet? Whaddya think, DUers (I need the best minds for this one).

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Today's whine: what's the best, easiest way to clean those little suction cups on my shower mat? (Original Post) CTyankee Yesterday OP
I would just rinse it and hang it to dry after use. Srkdqltr Yesterday #1
Oh, I didn't think of that.... CTyankee Yesterday #3
That's what I do after each use. That way, no gunk builds up on it. Sogo 20 hrs ago #15
My mom used to use a broom as a scrubbrush FirstLight Yesterday #2
Will try! CTyankee Yesterday #4
Throw the damn thing out and buy a new one. They're cheap. Ocelot II Yesterday #5
Might be doable, even on my tight budget! CTyankee Yesterday #7
I'm all in favor of reusing things rather than throwing them out, but Ocelot II Yesterday #9
I use them already. I always have Comet Cleanser. It comes in handy a lot... CTyankee 23 hrs ago #11
mold grows on those mats CountAllVotes Yesterday #6
Not to mention my knees! CTyankee Yesterday #8
You can throw some things in the dishwasher to clean biophile 23 hrs ago #10
Life is short Wifes husband 23 hrs ago #12
It's too big and I don't like the idea of mixing bath and kitchen stuff in the dishwasher. Just me... CTyankee 21 hrs ago #14
Use Mean Green. OldBaldy1701E 22 hrs ago #13
The Easy way justaprogressive 19 hrs ago #16
Washing machine. sl8 19 hrs ago #17
Never let it get to that stage of build up of gunk.... Sogo 19 hrs ago #18
Of course. what was I thinking? Easy peasy. CTyankee 19 hrs ago #19

FirstLight

(15,560 posts)
2. My mom used to use a broom as a scrubbrush
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 11:22 AM
Yesterday

she had a dollar store broom that she kept in the bathroom for scrubbing the shower floor and would flip that little thing over and scrub that too... it was easier than getting on hands and knees!

Ocelot II

(126,306 posts)
9. I'm all in favor of reusing things rather than throwing them out, but
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 11:30 AM
Yesterday

sometimes those bath mats get too gross to clean. You might also try one of those soap scum and mildew-removing products for bathrooms.

CountAllVotes

(21,919 posts)
6. mold grows on those mats
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 11:25 AM
Yesterday

If you see PINK, that is pink mold.

Kill it. I use Comet a/bleach.

If it won't come off, time to replace it.

They don't last forever, that's for sure!

I hear you about how hard work is on an old back. Giant ugh!

Take care CTyankee!

biophile

(847 posts)
10. You can throw some things in the dishwasher to clean
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 11:36 AM
23 hrs ago

Depends on the size of the item and the dishwasher. It works best as a periodic cleaning rather than a “let it get gross and then try to clean it” remedy. Top rack is probably best but the water jets are stronger on the bottom.

CTyankee

(66,658 posts)
14. It's too big and I don't like the idea of mixing bath and kitchen stuff in the dishwasher. Just me...
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 01:51 PM
21 hrs ago

OldBaldy1701E

(8,480 posts)
13. Use Mean Green.
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 01:11 PM
22 hrs ago

It may work with just a soak, but if not, you won't have to scrub too hard with a brush.

To paraphrase Eli Manning, 'I use that shit everywhere.'

(Except glass and chrome. It is not made for either.)

justaprogressive

(4,827 posts)
16. The Easy way
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 03:36 PM
19 hrs ago

First thing, detach or peel off the rubber mat with suction cups from the floor of the shower or bath.

Lay it flat facing suction cups up.
Then fill the tub up with enough warm to hot water to cover the mat.

Sprinkle in a cup of baking soda and a cup of vinegar, or a cup of Hydrogen Peroxide. Another
option is to use an amount of bleach (1 teaspoon – 1 Tablespoon of bleach per gallon).

Allow it to sit for 30 minutes. For the dirtiest items or those that have stubborn stains,
allow them to soak for 1-2 hours.

Scrub with a soft bristle brush. Scrub in circular patterns so the bristles get all around the suction cups.
For getting into the details an old toothbrush is a good idea.

For extra hard water stains, I employed a brillo pad and magic eraser in certain spots.
Rinse with water and allow it to air dry before reattaching it to the shower or tub floor.

https://capturingwonderland.com/clean-bath-mats-with-suction-cups/

Sogo

(6,490 posts)
18. Never let it get to that stage of build up of gunk....
Wed Jul 30, 2025, 04:03 PM
19 hrs ago

I just pick it up after every use and rinse it off of all soap residue, then drape it over the edge of the tub (suction cups side up) to dry.

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