Would you use a washable cover for your play mat?

Hi mums! 👋

I’m a local mum and I’ve been so frustrated with our foam play mat — impossible to clean properly in an apartment with no outdoor space.

I’ve been working on a solution and just wanted to know if anyone else has this problem before I go further with it. Basically a fitted, waterproof, washable cover that zips on and off.

Is this something you’d actually use? And what would be your must-haves? 👇

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Its a good idea, however depends on how big is your mat. Or you can purchase a carpet which is thin and machine washable with similar size and place it on top of the play mat. I have a mellow mat and i generally keep it clean with a detergent and water mixed spray and wipe with hot microfibre cloth for small stains . For deep ones i have a spot cleaner bissel one

Yes! But it would have to be super quick and easy to get on and off, even better if I can somehow do that one-handed

And planning to get it professionally washed by hiring a carpet washer from bunnings once a year

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