Why Is It Important to Change Dish Towels Often?

Kitchen towels and dishcloths should probably be changed more often than you think. Harmful bacteria can be transferred to a dishcloth when wiping unclean kitchen surfaces. The bacteria are then spread all over the kitchen when that same towel is used to wipe counters, the kitchen table, and the top of the stove.

How often should I change dish towels?

To help prevent the spread of germs, you should change out your kitchen towels at least once a week, but preferably every few days. For best results, if possible, use your towels one time and then throw them into the washer and get a new one.

Should dishcloths be replaced daily?

As soon as they start smelling bad or feeling slimy you know you have not been cleaning them enough. When it comes to daily use, Clean Mama founder Becky Rapinchuk suggests using a new dishcloth every day. "This habit is essential for keeping food-borne pathogens and other bacteria away.