Bath mats might seem like a small detail in your bathroom, but they absorb a lot more than just water. Unfortunately, they can trap dirt, bacteria, and moisture with every step out of the shower.

In most Southern homes, the laundry room runs on wisdom inherited from our mothers who inherited from their grandmothers: whites together in hot, colors in cold, and delicates washed separately. It’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Southern Living Bath mats might seem like a small detail in your bathroom, but they absorb a lot more than just water.