In Order To Avoid Germs And Bacteria, How Often Should You Wash?

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JAKARTA - After being used to dry your body after bathing, towels also need to be washed so they don't become a breeding ground for other bad bacteria and pathogens.

But how often should you wash your towels? Riverchase Dermatology dermatologist! Chimento, as quoted from Livestrong, Monday, June 26, recommends that you wash it after three to four times of use or at least once a week.

But if you shower in the gym and pack your wet towel in a sports bag (which is a breeding ground for bacteria and other germs), then use a new towel every day, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Handraising and washup even have to be washed more often than towels for bathing because they are used more frequently. A study in September 2014 in the Food Protection Trends found bacteria in 89 percent of hand towels used to dry dishes, hands, and other surfaces in the kitchen.

Then, hand towels hanging in the bathroom may contain more bacteria than that. According to studies, this is because people let toilet caps open when watering, causing pathogens (crimes) to spread into the air and stick to your towels.

Instead of hanging your towel on the hook, you should dry it evenly to help dry it thoroughly between uses. The sooner it drys, the less likely it is to collect germs in your towel, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Then, what happens if you don't wash regular towels? First, the risk of contracting skin infection. Stimulent and dirty wounds can contain bacteria and fungi that can spread health problems such as itching or warts.

If you are suffering from any of these skin infections, use a sterile towel to make sure bacteria do not move to other parts of the body. The second problem is dry, itchy, and red red red red red rashes. This is a sign that you are in time to wash your towels. Mushrooms, viruses, and bacteria can breed in damp spots such as wet towels and worsen the condition of your skin.

"Exim, or atopic dermatitis is the condition of the skin caused by inflammation due to the staphylococcus bacteria. It is dirty to drag these bacteria into other areas of the body and irritate the skin, causing the eczema to recur," said Chimento.

The third problem is the emergence of acne in the face and body. Unclean and damping mild can be an ideal environment for breeding bacteria and other flora. This bad microba may be able to spread acne.

"In more extreme cases, dirty towels can actually spread bacteria associated with MRSA, which is a dangerous staph infection that is difficult to treat with antibiotics," said Chimento.

So, so that your towel is free of bacteria and other scary creatures, you should wash the towel separately. Mixing it with other clothes can cause germs to spread. It's better to wash it with hot or warm water to kill more germs.

When possible, use bleach for a better cleaning. Then, if you have sensitive skin, use detergents and dryers labeled "for sensitive skin" and don't taste products to avoid irritation.

After that, don't let the towel be in the washing machine for a long time to avoid the formation of the bacteria and dry the towel.