You Need to Wash Your Bath Towels More Often Than You Think

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The last thing you want after taking a shower is to dry off and realize your towel isn't as clean as you think it is. Having a tidy bathroom and clean linens provides more than peace of mind; it can also ensure that you aren't drying off with a towel teeming with germs and bacteria.

Here's everything to know about how often you should wash your bath towels, plus how to keep them in tip-top shape.

How often should you wash bath towels?

Under normal circumstances, a towel can be used three or five times before it needs to ...