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10. You can throw some things in the dishwasher to clean

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 11:36 AM

Jul 30

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.

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Today's whine: what's the best, easiest way to clean those little suction cups on my shower mat? [View all] CTyankee Jul 30 OP

I would just rinse it and hang it to dry after use. Srkdqltr Jul 30 #1

Oh, I didn't think of that.... CTyankee Jul 30 #3

That's what I do after each use. That way, no gunk builds up on it. Sogo Jul 30 #15

My mom used to use a broom as a scrubbrush FirstLight Jul 30 #2

Will try! CTyankee Jul 30 #4

Throw the damn thing out and buy a new one. They're cheap. Ocelot II Jul 30 #5

Might be doable, even on my tight budget! CTyankee Jul 30 #7

I'm all in favor of reusing things rather than throwing them out, but Ocelot II Jul 30 #9

I use them already. I always have Comet Cleanser. It comes in handy a lot... CTyankee Jul 30 #11

My thoughts too. Emile Aug 1 #23

mold grows on those mats CountAllVotes Jul 30 #6

Not to mention my knees! CTyankee Jul 30 #8

You can throw some things in the dishwasher to clean biophile Jul 30 #10

Life is short Wifes husband Jul 30 #12

It's too big and I don't like the idea of mixing bath and kitchen stuff in the dishwasher. Just me... CTyankee Jul 30 #14

Use Mean Green. OldBaldy1701E Jul 30 #13

The Easy way justaprogressive Jul 30 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Jul 30 #17

Never let it get to that stage of build up of gunk.... Sogo Jul 30 #18

Of course. what was I thinking? Easy peasy. CTyankee Jul 30 #19

Take it to the car wash. KatyaR Aug 1 #20

Soak it in a bucket or washit in the washing machine LogDog75 Aug 1 #21

Allegedly Irish Spring 5 In 1 cleans almost anything tub related. flvegan Aug 1 #22

I have a big bucket that will hold the 2 mats I use, when folded up. I have a gallon jug of Bleach... Hekate Aug 2 #24