How often do you wash the towels?; Danger of bacteria!!

How often should they be washed? to ensure its hygiene
of our family and when the towels need replacing at
bathroom and the kitchen; There is a germ bed of which we are unaware: the towels!!…..

Recent research by the University of Arizona revealed that, the 89% of the cloths we use in the kitchen harbor a multitude of coliform bacteria -the type of bacteria found in the digestive tracts of animals and humans. The 25% of them, tested positive for Escherichia Coli- a well-known and dangerous bacterium of the aforementioned coliform family.

 

It is, Well, most likely when you wipe your silver cutlery with the kitchen towel, at the same time filling them with germs.

How often should you wash the towels you use on a daily basis?; According to the researchers and their findings, you have to wash them much more often than’ you think.

For the bath towels, washing recommended after three uses, in order to subtract the millions (Yes, millions!) dead skin cells stuck to them and avoid the unpleasant smell of mold.

The kitchen towels you use to clean the counters should, ideally, soak in diluted bleach between uses.

End, dermatologists recommend the face towels, to be replaced after each use, if you want to avoid the re-creation of bacteria in the pores of your face. More specifically:

What to do; 

ideally, according to the expert, you must put them in the washing machine after each use. If you have fresh towels, with which you clean the counters, the best solution is to let them soak in diluted bleach between uses – a teaspoon of bleach in a pint of water is enough. If you do not apply any of the above, put the kitchen towels in the washing machine at least once a week - on an antibacterial cycle, if possible.

The solution; Replace fabric softener with vinegar when washing.

Experts say fabric softener is not as effective as vinegar with unpleasant odors. (Additionally note, that fabric softener reduces the absorbency of the towel). 

Reynolds recommends washing bath towels in your washing machine, with only a cup of vinegar at first, and after, repeat washing with normal detergent. Immediate drying/airing is essential.

also, must be washed after three uses, experts advise. If you are sick, it is necessary to disinfect them with a bleach solution before putting them back in the cabinet.

The solution; Experts are adamant that face towels, must be washed after each use!! This is the ideal frequency.

However, if you only use the towels after washing your face, to get wiped, then the experts allow you to use them a few times before putting them in the laundry basket.

Washing with hot water is recommended, to kill bacteria, and unscented detergent to avoid irritation.

the good news!!

All of the above was extremely stressful and discouraging, but also learn the pleasant ones: no need to buy new towels, however much (So books) you have washed them. There is nothing harmful in using old and clean towels.