A third of householders haven't washed this item since June as experts say 'do it now'

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A common household item has been revealed as a breeding ground for dust mites, dirt and allergen-inducing bacteria - following findings that more than athird of Brits aren’t washing it enough. And that's despite the items needing cleaned once a month. ‌

Survey data from Kleen-Tex Home shows that 40 per cent of Brits aren’t washing their door mats the recommended amount of once a month, despite these items experiencing high footfall and trapping dirt from outside the home. ‌

The leading European supplier of mats and rugs, which has recently launched in the UK, says door mats and also rugs and runners should be cleaned at least once a month. Regular washing of mats and rugs prevents a build-up of dirt, bacteria and allergens , but the figures suggest mo