How Often Should I Wash Bath Towels

As a general rule, launder your bath towel (or swap in a clean one) at least once a week and your washcloth a couple times a week. Wash towels more frequently if you’re sick to avoid reinfection.

How bad is it to not wash your bath towels every week?

It’s sanitary to reuse a bath towel two or three times between washes. But damp bathrooms and towels can quickly become home to many unwanted microorganisms. Regular laundry washes are sufficient for killing germs and refreshing your towels.

How long can bacteria live on a towel?

Washington, D.C. – July 24, 2020 – Research presented at ASM Microbe Online, has shown that harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus can survive and persist for up to 16 days on a kitchen sponge and up to 13 days on microfiber towels.

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