<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDon’t wait until laundry day to wash towels.<\/strong> Wash them every 3 uses or less. Towels used to dry hands and faces should be washed after each use. The less buildup of dead skin cells and oils, the less smelly bacteria thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t have enough towels for frequent washing, consider getting a few extra. Having ample towels makes it easier to stay on top of laundry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use Proper Laundry Detergent<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSkip the bargain detergents.<\/strong> Invest in a high quality laundry detergent designed to thoroughly clean and sanitize like Tide Antibacterial or Persil ProClean PowerCaps. Follow the recommended dosage, not less.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWash towels separately from regular laundry for a deeper clean. Wash in the hottest water recommended for the material using an extra rinse cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Disinfect Your Washer<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nClean your washing machine regularly to avoid transferring smells to clean towels.<\/strong> Once a month, do a hot wash cycle with either bleach or vinegar to fully disinfect the drum, door, gaskets, drainage system, and tub. Refer to your machine’s owner’s manual for specific cleaning recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Replace Old Towels<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nShop for new high quality bath towels every year or two.<\/strong> Look for ones made of either Turkish or Egyptian cotton. These types are very absorbent and less prone to residual moisture. Avoid cheaper big box store towel brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRetire towels once they become stained, frayed, threadbare, or consistently smelly despite washing. Older towels lose their odor-fighting capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use Odor Fighting Additives<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLook for towels and laundry detergents with antimicrobial and odor fighting properties.<\/strong> Silver ions, activated carbon, and other additives inhibit bacterial growth and odor. Or add a few drops of tea tree, eucalyptus, or lemon essential oils to your wash cycle for extra odor fighting power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Line Dry Outdoors<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf possible, line dry towels in direct sunlight.<\/strong> The UV rays have natural sanitizing effects to kill bacteria. The fresh outdoor air helps remove musty odors too. Just check homeowner association rules on clotheslines before putting them up outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n