Replace towel
You've probably wondered: after how many uses should I replace my towel ? Should I throw my towel in the wash after one use or can I use it multiple times? We're happy to tell you more about it.
Towel usage depends on several factors
How often you should change a towel depends on several factors, such as personal hygiene, use of the towel and environmental conditions. It is important to change your towels regularly.
Shower towels are the ideal breeding ground for bacteria because they are moist and warm. When you use a towel, small skin flakes and lipids penetrate the tissue and can therefore provide a breeding ground for bacteria. By replacing and washing your towels on time, you prevent bacterial growth.
How often should you use a towel?
In general, you can assume that bath towels that you use after showering can be used three to four times before they need to be washed. To prevent bacterial growth, it is best to hang your towel neatly after a shower. The best place to do this is above the radiator in a well-ventilated area. This way, the towel dries properly and germs have less chance to multiply. If a towel remains wet, starts to smell or looks dirty and does not feel fresh, this is a sign that it should be replaced immediately.
Sports towels , for example, are full of sweat and have been sitting wet in a bag. It is useful to throw sports towels in the washing machine immediately when you get home. You can also put beach towels in the wash immediately because of the contact with sweat, sand and other contaminants.
Use of toilet and guest towels
You may want to consider replacing hand towels at the sink or guest towels in the toilet daily or every other day. Flushing the toilet or using the sink can cause splashes and germs to end up on the towels. A towel that is used by multiple people is also more likely to become a source of bacteria. To prevent germs from spreading via the towel, it is necessary to replace it in time. Here too, you can apply the general rule that if a towel is wet, smells bad or does not feel fresh, it is best to replace and wash it immediately.
When is it time for new towels?
The guidelines for replacing your towel therefore depend on personal circumstances. In summary, you can use the following basic rule: a bath towel should be replaced after five days at the latest. The ideal period of use is three days, provided that you shower once a day. And if you shower multiple times, for example in the morning after getting up and in the evening after exercising, you should change your bath towels more often. If towels look, smell or feel dirty, it is also an indication that they need to be washed. It is always a good idea to wash your towels regularly to maintain optimum hygiene. In order not to miss out after showering and washing your hands, it is nice to have enough washed towels and bath towels at home.