How to prevent bacteria from peatting their wide in your towels
You may not have considered this issue seriously because you consider that it is not among the most important daily tasks, and I understand it, but this cleaning habit is essential to prevent bacteria from roaming freely around your bathroom. More now, in summer, that most of us spend the day soaking; the most fortunate between the pool and the beach, and the least, with frequent showers of water and soap.
In addition, if you live with children and adolescents, you will have noticed that they tend to leave the towels in any way, lying on the bed or in any corner without worrying about shaking it or hanging it in the sun to dry well. Not to mention the arguments between couples or between siblings that are generated by the issue of sharing towels.
But let's focus on the frequency of towel washing, which is another one of those things that divides even the most well-matched families. Some believe they should be changed after every use, while others swear they can survive for weeks without a wash. You only use the towel after cleaning yourself in the shower, so it can't get too dirty, right?
Nope, just because the towel looks clean after use doesn't mean germs can't stick to it. Actually, you should wash it every three or four uses or once a week at the very least. That if we are talking about a common bath towel, and under normal circumstances. But for example, hand towels need to be changed every other day because they are used more frequently and by multiple people. Of course, if you shower at the gym and put your towel in the bag, watch out! Moisture is a breeding ground for bacteria and other germs, so you'll need to wash it every day, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Exaggeration? Not at all, a regular towel can have fungus, mold, and E. coli bacteria growing on it. While the water helps remove some of it, others will stay behind and transfer to the towel during post-shower drying. Our bodies constantly produce sweat, dead skin cells, mites, and other pathogens, and much of this can be transferred to towels.
That's not to mention other possible body dirt and dirt that can accumulate over time, including the remains of mucus, dandruff, makeup and beauty products. All of these elements together in a closed, steamy bathroom make towels particularly vulnerable to bacteria buildup.
And if you're wondering what could happen, you should know that using dirty towels has certain health risks, since they can lead to the appearance of infections, rashes and skin rashes such as eczema, pimples and even acne breakouts. They can also be the cause of toenail fungus, athlete's foot, jock itch, or warts. Also, as you may already know, you can easily catch the common cold and other infections by sharing dirty towels. So if someone in your family is or has been sick, it's best to replace the towel after each use to prevent the spread of bacteria.
The correct way to wash them:
Remember, everyone must have their own personal and non-transferable towel, one for the body and another for the face only. Also remember to maintain some minimum hygiene standards, such as not leaving it wet and wrinkled, so that it does not accumulate moisture, and washing it much more frequently.
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