◇ Wash immediately or gather and wash after drying for 1-2 days

If the towel becomes damp after use, wash it immediately. If it is difficult to wash each time you use it, hang it to dry on a drying rack or similar and then wash it all at once. It is also advisable not to accumulate towels for more than 1-2 days to prevent excessive buildup. If you notice a strange smell coming from the towel, wash it immediately. This indicates that mold or bacteria have started to proliferate on the towel. Additionally, hanging used towels repeatedly in a bathroom with high temperature and humidity can increase the risk of bacteria and mold growth, so it is best to wash them as soon as possible. A bathroom with a lot of moisture and humidity is an environment where bacteria and mold can easily develop. Not only the toilet and tiles but also towels that have been used and hung can become breeding grounds for bacteria and mold. Using towels contaminated with bacteria and mold can lead to various skin conditions on the face and body, so caution is necessary.

Wash towels separately and use sodium percarbonate to eliminate odors

When washing towels, they should be washed separately from other clothes. Washing towels with a lot of lint together with other clothes can cause dust or bacteria from other laundry to stick between the fibers. During the washing process, friction with other clothes can cause the lint on the towel to come loose. It is recommended to use fabric softener in moderation. Using too much fabric softener can reduce the towel's water absorption capacity. If there are contaminated areas on the towel, or if there is a strong odor that persists after washing and drying, it is likely that bacteria or mold have formed. In this case, soak the towel in hot water with one spoon of sodium percarbonate for about 20 minutes, then hand wash until the mold disappears, and dry it in the sun. Alternatively, mixing one spoon of vinegar and baking soda into the wash or boiling only the towel separately are also effective methods. After washing, it is best to hang the towel immediately. If it does not dry well, use a dryer, dehumidifier, or fan.

It is better to store towels outside the bathroom and replace them every 1 to 2 years.

It is best to hang towels in a dry area outside the bathroom. If you must hang them in the bathroom, they should be thoroughly dried after each use. Additionally, it is important not to hang towels folded or layered over each other. Folding towels or stacking more than one towel can trap moisture and promote bacterial growth. Therefore, it is better to hang each towel individually to ensure good ventilation. If any part of the towel becomes darkened, it is likely mold, and it is safer to discard it. The towel replacement cycle should not exceed 1 to 2 years. If there are young children with sensitive skin at home, it is advisable to replace towels more frequently.