PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you wash your towels?
Wash your bath towel and hand towels at least once a week. Let them dry properly between uses.
A damp towel is an ideal place for bacteria, yeasts and moulds. They can help spread skin infections and warts. Washing weekly keeps that risk small.
- Hang towels out flat to dry after each use
- Wash them once a week following the care label
- Let them dry completely before putting them away
- Wash more often during illness, after sport or with a skin infection
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Why does it matter?
A damp towel is an ideal place for bacteria, yeasts and moulds. They can help spread skin infections and warts. Washing weekly keeps that risk small.
How do you go about it?
Hang towels out flat to dry after each use. Wash them once a week following the care label. Let them dry completely before putting them away. Wash more often during illness, after sport or with a skin infection.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: Cleveland Clinic.
5 to 10 minutes.
- washing machine
- detergent
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This is a general guideline. Always follow the manual of your appliance or product too.
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