Spoiler: You probably don't do it often enough.
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 Rachael Ray Show | 2017-03-13 15:25:57 |  208,888 Views |
How Often to Wash Your Towels + How to Keep Them Fresh
Have a spill you need to clean up? A wine glass you need to dry off? Or do you just need to dry off your freshly washed hands? These are the situations in which you’ll likely reach for a tea towel. Tea towels are a kitchen essential thanks to their versatility. And because they’re used so often it’s important to keep them clean. Read on to find out how often you should wash your tea towels plus tips on how to wash them properly.
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The American Cleaning Institute recommends replacing towels frequently. We recommend washing them every three to five days. Depending on how you use the dish towel you may need to wash it more often. For example if you use a dish towel to mop up spills and messes we recommend replacing it with a clean one right away and washing it sooner so that bacteria doesn’t have a chance to build up. If you primarily use the dish towel to dry your hands after washing dishes it’s probably okay to wait the full five days before washing it. But if you’re not sure follow this motto: When in doubt replace it.
