Mum washes her kids’ playmat for the first time in 25 YEARS and shows off the filthy results
AS people look for ways to keep busy in the coronavirus lockdown it seems mums are taking the opportunity to deep clean their homes.
With no more excuses to keep putting off DIY or unappealing chores, one mum finally decided it was time to clean her kid’s playmat - after more than two decades.
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She said: “How’s this isolation thing going?
“Day 6 and my house has never seen such love.
“Who knows might even scrub the walls and paint.
“Enjoy this soak photo. Washing out 25 years of love and play.”
After realising how filthy the mat was, she repeated the process and soaked it in the bath two more times.
The water got cleaner with each round of washing, and by the end the rug looked almost new with the colours brighter and sharper.
Numerous mums commented on the post, giving her tips on how to keep it spotless.
One said: “I have thrown these in the washing machine.”
While another parent added: “Fold it or roll it so the rubber backing doesn’t stick together!”
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