Even if you have a shorter time horizon, you will forgo significant savings opportunities by cashing out your TSP. For example, if you are 45, your $20,000 will grow to $53,855 in 17 years. Keep in mind that even if you really need the money, you may be better off borrowing from your TSP account.
Here, in NYS, rubber floor mats take a real beating during the winter. I use Hi-Temp tire cleaner (amazing stuff) and a brush to scrub the rubber, a procedure very similar to yours. Dressing-wise, I apply whatever looks good at the time, though, I've been really liking Tropi-Care's White Pearl as of late.
Well I recently gave this a try, and it came out wonderfully clean! Just throw your rubber bath mat in the washing machine with a couple of bath towels and your normal laundry detergent. After it is done being washed, just hang it up to air dry. No scrubbing, no mess, and a very clean bath mat. Copyright 2012, Creative Homemaking, LLC. This article may not be reprinted.