- Survey: 10% launder towels semi-annually
- Men 5x more likely
- Hygiene concerns raised
The majority of us launder our bathroom towels approximately once per week. Ultimately, the restroom ought to be a haven of sanitation.
Conversely, nearly 10% of the British population only launders their linens twice yearly.
Even more shocking is the figure when only males are taken into account. According to a survey, they are five times more likely than women to launder their towels annually or less.
A survey conducted for the bathroom supplier Showers to You yielded the results. It was disclosed that due to sloppy towel hygiene, millions of households nationwide may be susceptible to skin infections and other health complications.
Almost one-tenth of the 2,200 residents of the United Kingdom surveyed launder their towels at most twice a year. Contrary to women, 1% of men confessed to washing them more frequently than once a year.
Graphic purity is the primary reason cited by 67% of individuals for towel laundering, followed by olfactory appeal (61%) and the ‘number of uses’ (58%) as secondary factors.
According to the study, eleven percent of respondents needed more clarification about bacteria or hygiene issues, despite the NHS’s recommendation that frequently laundered towels can disseminate germs.
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Bathroom Hygiene and Towel Care
Martin Smith, the founder of Showers to You, stated, “The bathroom ought to be among the cleanest rooms in the house; however, our research indicates that many individuals may be neglecting a crucial step in maintaining proper bathroom hygiene.”
He stated that the data indicated that most respondents washed their towels regularly. Still, he added, “Everyone should ensure they adhere to the recommendations of health professionals and establish a routine.
Dermatologist Dr. Hamdan Hamed says towel dampness promotes germs and fungus growth. Candida yeast and Staphylococcus aureus are two examples of fungi that can cause cutaneous infections and athlete’s foot, respectively, and yeast infections, respectively.
Towels should be laundered every three to four uses to remove allergens, bacteria, grime, and dead skin cells.
