Notes on using towels to ensure hygiene

 Using a bath towel is a daily task, but not everyone has the habit of cleaning the bath towel after use. Refer to the notes on using bath towels to ensure hygiene in the article below!  

1. Note when using towels: do not use immediately after purchase.  

Note when using the first bath towel that many users often make. That is the habit of using bath towels immediately after buying them. This is not good for the skin because new towels contain a lot of dust and bacteria during storage and transportation. Fine dust particles on the towel can cause itching and red skin. Therefore, after buying them, you should take a shower and wash them before using them.   

Notes on using towels when you first buy them

2. Wash towels regularly

It is also quite surprising that washing towels regularly is a thing that should not be done when using towels. While using towels, you need to pay attention to the frequency of washing towels after use. 

Although washing towels regularly is necessary to prevent bacteria. But it will also cause the towel to lose its durability, causing the towel to quickly tear and deform. Frequent contact with detergent also makes the towel no longer soft and smooth, making the fabric fibers stiff. Creating a burning sensation on the skin when used. 

For daily towels, you should wash them every 2-3 days . If you use them many times a day, you should wash them every other day. Note that when using towels to ensure hygiene , towels used to wipe sweat during exercise or towels that are dirty should be washed immediately after use. 

Use towels to ensure hygiene, wash them every 2-3 days.

When washing towels, be careful not to wash them with other clothes, especially faded clothes. Dust from clothes sticking to the towel is also not good, it can make the towel dirtier and itchy when wiped on the body. If washing by hand, wring it dry and dry it in the sun. Avoid drying in damp places or closed rooms.

3. Hang towels properly

We often have the habit of hanging towels on hooks or temporarily hanging them on chairs or handrails. This will cause the towels to dry slowly, and the moisture will cause bacteria to accumulate. Therefore, practicing hanging towels properly is also a note to use towels to ensure hygiene . 

You should not hang towels too close together. Hanging towels far apart will help the space between them be more airy, preventing bacteria and mold from growing. At the same time, spread the towels out evenly when drying so that the surface of the towels dries evenly and dries faster. 

To hang towels properly, your home first needs to invest in a towel rack - an indispensable bathroom accessory . Depending on the area of ​​the bathroom and the number of towels in the family, install a large or small rack. For more convenience, you can install foldable racks, smart towel racks. This type of product has the function of drying towels, customizing the drying temperature. Very suitable for wet winter days. 

Use smart towel rack

4. Note when using towels, do not share with others.

Especially do not share towels with others. Towels are an intermediary for transmitting diseases such as genital warts, eye diseases or skin diseases. 

5. Do not use towels for too long 

Towels that are used for a long time can contain a lot of bacteria, dead skin cells, and excess body oils. Using these towels without replacing them can lead to skin infections, infected wounds, and skin problems. Additionally, as old towels become stiff and clogged with bacteria and dead skin cells, their ability to absorb water is reduced. 

Therefore, when using towels to ensure hygiene, you should replace them regularly. If you use towels frequently, you should replace them every 2-3 months . If you use them less often, you can replace them every 4 months.