Yes... Smelly Towels! (Part 1)

Almost everyone has experienced a bad smelling towel at least once!

What causes the objectionable odor?

Last month we stated that bacteria would grow on swimsuits if left in a closed bag or locker. Towels suffer from similar problems if left untreated.

A bath towel absorbs soil, perspiration and dead skin cells, by the millions, every time it’s used (and not washed).
When active kids skimp on soap (and we know that many do), they believe, wrongly, that the towel itself will “clean” their body and take the place of soap.
IF, they throw the damp towel onto a pile, or leave it on the floor — and do not it hang up and spread it out — bacteria can start to form and odors begin.
If you experience this odor, wash the towels as hot as possible with detergent and a quarter cup of color-safe bleach.
Make sure to remove them from the washer as soon as the wash cycle is over.

Next Month: Smelly Towels and your washer!

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