How often should you wash towels? Expert advice revealed
It's important to maintain the cleanliness of towels. After all, we use them to dry not just our bodies, but also our hands and faces. So how often should we wash them? An expert provides clear guidance.
In the warm and moist environment of a bathroom, towels can become a breeding ground for various types of bacteria. How can we protect ourselves? The answer is to wash them regularly. But how do we know when they're dirty? Professor Charles Gerba from the University of Arizona discussed this topic in an interview with "Time" magazine, as reported by Interia Kobieta.
how often should towels be washed?
One might think a dirty towel is obvious by its smell and appearance, but that's not necessarily true. Harmful bacteria often develop much sooner.
"After about two days, if you dry your face on a hand towel, you're probably getting more E. coli on your face than if you stuck your head in a toilet and flushed it," Professor Gerba explains.
Experts suggest that towels should be replaced every two days at most, although some recommend doing it daily. It's also crucial to dry them thoroughly immediately after use.
What to remember when washing towels
Regularly washing towels isn't enough; they must be washed correctly to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. In this case, the water temperature is key.
It's best to wash towels at temperatures above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. For this reason, many people choose to boil them. This method works well, especially when you want to avoid using harsh chemicals.
