MEXICO CITY (APRO) – A survey of 2,200 adults in the UK was conducted to find out how often they should towel themselves off after bathing, but no one was “too sure.” 44% said they do it every three months or more.
Dr Sally Bloomfield, an expert in household hygiene and infectious disease prevention, told the BBC she was surprised by the length of time the interviewee said because she thought the towels would be rough, full of sweat and would be dirty. It will be uncomfortable to use.
One in five said they wash once a month, 25% once a week and one in 10 wash after every bath.
“A reasonable period is at least once a week,” experts say.
He believes: “Although the towels may look clean, over time, millions of bacteria have accumulated on them, which may pose a serious threat to the health of those who live with them.”
If it is not washed frequently, the number of microorganisms on the towel will increase, and it will be difficult to eliminate them all during washing.
Problems can arise there because when towels are used to dry the body, they become infected with microorganisms and can lead to illnesses such as athlete’s foot.
It’s dangerous if you live alone, but even more dangerous if you live with other people.
“Sometimes we may have microorganisms that don’t make us sick at the time, but if we pass them on to another person, they will,” the expert commented.
Bacteria can be spread if you share towels or wash other people’s belongings. “There is good evidence that infection can be spread,” he said.
People who live alone should not miss washing their towels at least every 15 days, while people with facial or body acne should wash their towels more frequently.