2006-12-04 07:51:22 · 6 answers · asked by victorious 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
If it is attached to the floor it isn't very hygenic, and you may wish to rent a rug cleaner.
I would also get some rubber backed throw rugs that can be run through the washing machine, and place them in strategic areas (base of toilet, below sink, where you step out of the shower/tub).
If the entire rug is loose it might be able to be cleaned by using a commercial washing machine (unless it is small don't try washing it in a home machine - even if you can fit it in).
In either case I would get the throw rugs.
2006-12-04 08:08:57 · answer #1 · answered by dropkick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carpeting the kitchen and bath was quite the thing to do in 1960's suburbia. It was popular to put down slightly "cushier" indoor / outdoor carpet, usually patterned. This trend lasted into the 70's, then mercifully died out, though obviously there were still some die - hard carpet lovers out there.
For the kitchen, the logic was it was nicer on the feet when standing for long ( in "June Cleaver" heels of course ), and in the bath, it was warmer in feel. Well, they forgot the spills in the kitchen they couldn't hide even with a pattern, or clean, and splashing in the bathroom, and I don't mean just bath water. So moisture, mildew, stains, smell and the sheer amount of bacteria generated, put an end to the trend.
I think you could convince your landlord, that due to hygiene and health concerns, sheet vinyl or inexpensive vinyl tile should replace your carpet. It could also be causing rot or damage to the subfloor under, from moisture build up. Remnants or roll ends for this small area would be very inexpensive. You could try making a deal ...he buys, you install, or vice versa. He should realise it's a leasehold improvement, as the next tenant surely wouldn't want his carpet either.
And just a note that rubber backed bath mats, left on a vinyl floor all the time, will eventually leave a yellow discoloration that nothing will remove. Put them down only after your bath, then pick them back up, or choose one without a rubber back.
2006-12-04 16:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by lveno4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of rug is it? Is it a rug that you can wash? Is it a new or used rug? If its used you can wash it if you feel secure with that, or If not ask your landlord in a nice manner to remove the rug. If he or she ask why you wish to have it removed.explain your reasons using good manners. Personally I thing it would be a hygiene question. I just don't thank it is polite to have a rug on a floor in the bathroom that you are renting. Let the new renter get their own rug. That's what I would do.
2006-12-04 08:09:27 · answer #3 · answered by kmrapper7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have carpet in our bathroom and havent ever had a problem with it. I keep a mat down in front of the shower and wash it every 2 weeks, and I vacuum our carpet weekly.
If the carpet in your bathroom is dirty you can ask the landlord to have it shampooed, or rent a shampooer and do it yourself. They cost about $50 from a grocery store.
2006-12-04 08:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by buggirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the sink area of my bathroom is like that too. i think it's weird but whatever. i put a rug over the carpet so the rug gets wet instead of the carpet and i wash it regularly. i never had a problem.
2006-12-04 08:02:00 · answer #5 · answered by basmusiq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is clean at all. However since you are renting there probably isn't alot you can do about it. You could tear it up but I would say it's there to cover up problems with the floor. It could be quite costly to tear up and replace. Maybe if you are a good tenant and have been there for a while. You could talk to your landlord and they might replace it for you. Hope this helps.
2006-12-04 07:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by REALISTIC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋