How Many Times You Can Use a Towel Before Washing It

Experts say three times is the maximum number of showers you should use the same towel for. Then it’s time to wash it. Here’s why…bacteria and mold start growing each time a towel gets damp. Hanging it up to dry slows the process down, but doesn’t stop it. Once you’ve used the same towel three times, it hits a tipping point and after that, you’re basically rubbing bacteria and mold all over yourself. Washcloths are different though, because we don’t just use them to dry off. They should only be used once.