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There’s nothing quite like a new towel. It’s soft and fluffy, and when you get it home, you can’t wait to use it after a relaxing shower. But perhaps you should pause before you wrap yourself in that newly purchased towel.
New bath towels can harbor more bacteria than you might think, and after you’re fresh and clean, the last thing you want is for your new towel to get you dirty again!
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A stack of towels in a store may look neat and clean, but how many people might have touched them before you took them home?
Plus, if they’ve been out for a while, it’s hard to tell what kind of bacteria might have ended up on them, especially when there are so many respiratory illnesses going around.
Even when shopping online
Even if you order new towels online, washing them before you use them is best. They can harbor all sorts of things, from dust and other particles to bacteria that could harm your health.
Again, people must touch these towels in a factory or a packing and distribution center. You do not want their bacteria anywhere near your body!
Whether it’s a bath towel, hand towel, or washcloth, take a few extra minutes and throw them in the washing machine before the first use.
By doing this, you’ll keep yourself safe and clean and get the added bonus of a warm, soft towel straight out of the dryer.
- source: dagens.de/picture: Bild von Engin Akyurt auf Pixabay
