Here’s What Happens to Your Bath Towel After a Few Days! Dr. Mandell

[@lovly2cu725]

i never use the same towel for my body as my hands or face

[@love4stamps]

4 uses 😬🤢 i use a new towel after 2 uses, and always lay it straight to dry

[@Professional298]

just dry your face first

[@milesnotti3417]

Same here😂

[@Sandlin22]

Or use the same towel twice 😂 if there just two people in a household you easily have enough clothes to run the washer on a small load daily

[@emilyboyer9211]

I'm okay with using the body towel as my hands, but not my face anymore. It's funny cuz we think our body is clean so who cares, but we can never fully "clean" our body to get rid of all the bacteria he's talking about

[@stoundingresults]

Add baking Soda to laundry like Socks, Underwear and Towels. It's the extra step that neutralizes odors.

[@mothertwinkles4198]

I do that also.

[@ebychuks9797]

What quantity would do?

[@mothertwinkles4198]

@@ebychuks9797 1/2 cup for small/medium loads & 1 cup for large loads

[@ridefree9160]

Just put it in the washer with the clothes?

[@trinijoyl1720]

I dont know ab u all. But in our country. We dry our towels after using. And change it after 3 days

[@chelseasummers2365]

After showering I always dry my face with a clean washcloth. As for the towel that I use in my body, I hang it to dry and wash it at the end of the week. My towels never smell and are always dry. Washing it every day is overkill in my opinion. The towels are in wet, they’re not dirty . I think it’s important to hang towels correctly, so that they air dry. Washing your towels after every use will shorten the life of your towels.

[@gloriayouchisonbrown7734]

I agree

[@catherineroberts1944]

I agree. After showering I'm clean. I air dry my towel and use once more.

[@gloriayouchisonbrown7734]

I also feel if you just washed your body, the towel will be fine for a few times

[@texasstardust6010]

.....Yes, and I don't use the towel I use on my body , for my face. Also I add a vinegar to the rinse water in my wash when I do my towels and I use my towel about three or four times before I do wash it. One of the biggest culprits for clothes smelling bad -especially towels and whatnot - is a dirty washing machine ....and I use the vinegar for that purpose, as well and once a month I bleach out my washing machine with diluted bleach.

[@celesteanderson3857]

Chelsea, he didn't say wash towel after every use but to wash it after 3 or 4 days of use. Me personally, I don't want to use the towel on my clean body after 3 days.

[@meerathegreyhound1044]

Oh doc, not only are you cute but hygienic too!

[@applepie9576]

And....I also use a different wash cloth on my face in the shower. I don't use the same one I use on the rest of my body. Great video!

[@ThePhoinix33]

I wash my towels after each use with laundry sanitizer every wash as well.

[@maglinthalathala6926]

no just add few drops of dettol in water and dip the towerl squeeze it and dry it in sun

[@Sandlin22]

​@@maglinthalathala6926or just wash it 😅

[@darlalove]

I’ve always used a fresh one everyday washcloths also. Use sanitizer in the wash along with detergent and hot dryer ! It’s a must

[@Anng.9608]

Me too!!!

[@joyshipley706]

Absolutely me too. Not used twice

[@AQUARIASGOLDENAGE]

Really! I never knew people used them.more than once

[@christinamartinez8132]

I saw a KZbin video of how towels and wash cloths carry bacteria and E- coli. It makes sense. I wash my towels and wash cloths every day if not every other day.

[@jaideep5613]

Thats why our elders taught us the same thing centuries ago and made it to dry under Sun, no dryers can remove those bacteria than a Sun....

[@yeahaboutthatthough3656]

Modern washers and dryers do, in fact, feature sanitation treatments for loads of laundry. We got ours from Samsung.

[@7777777Beau7777777]

bout to wash my towels now 😂😂😂

[@craigwilson6049]

We hang ours out in the sun straight after a shower. Seems to be fine even after 4 days

[@-16_]

Oh!!! Absolutely we have to change when needed but Dr we can also hang the damp towel in the sunshine 🌞 is that acceptable or advised to get a clean towel.

[@queenbee24]

I always change my hand and kitchen towels daily. I would never put a dirty towel or facecloth to my face ever!

[@jenmailsouth4155]

Oh gag. Thanks for the reminder!

[@whatafriendwehaveinjesus5354]

Only white bleached towels in our house. Fresh towels every time.

[@kaibrix8089]

In high school, I used same towel for days but this man is right! Damp towels develop odors. Today I NEVER use same towel or washcloth because mold/mildew can accumulate rapidly. Also, it's wise to wash your face using your hands because towels are rough, not gentle for skin. You may have to do more laundry but it's better than having a stinky towel, lol. There is fungus among us!

[@stephenarling1667]

Big Chungus approves your message.

[@jeanbowman2531]

Gross, using a towel 4 times. I wash towels every time I use one. Ain’t gonna dry my face with the same towel I used the last time to dry my butt.

[@mimikay4235]

I don't use a towel for anything but to dry my hands after washing. I use 2 washcloths (one for face, one for body) daily. Using the one for body to wipe excess water off after the shower. Then air dry while lotioning down and getting dressed.

[@patronofthearts23]

Nice

[@RechtmanDon]

in the 1980s my Clinical Ecology M.D. advised me to use towels only once, then wash and dry it. I had experienced a chemical pesticide exposure that compromised my immune system, and had become very sensitive to mold and mildew. A single use of a towel provides the necessary moisture and residual skin particles to provide an ideal culture medium for the growth of mold and mildew. Although my immune system is now much stronger, I see no reason to offer it unnecessary challenges; I spend lots on (natural) laundry detergent! (Changing bedding at least once a week or more often if you sweat a lot is advised for the same reason.)

[@how2honey327]

I use a turbin for my hair and a large hand towel for my body. I use a clean towel every day.

[@0177Mia]

I use a hand towel as a wrap. The microfiber feels weird...lol

[@mr.mrs.j7599]

Yup, I don't understand the use of big towels, that's what I do too... actually unless you're a hairy man lol😂

[@fancysonja]

I use a new towel with every shower, but I know that many people use a towel several times. Once you started to wash the towel after every use, you cannot use it several times, because you wouldn't feel.clean

[@maypong2007]

Used towels should hang under sun Wash towels each week under hot water and sun

[@0177Mia]

Butt crack= bacteria I dry that part LAST I change my towel EVERYDAY

[@yeahaboutthatthough3656]

Our family uses Hibiclens, a germicidal soap often used in clinical and hospital settings.

[@doloresamaya442]

I use vinegar instead of fabric softener. Works really well.!

[@davidd34]

What type vinegar?

[@mr.bread3circus]

Tell my wife this daily.... Smh

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Excellent advice as always! Thank you.

[@Amywazwaz06]

We got spoiled with towel warmers in each bathroom. After showering you get nice warm towel to dry off with and then it dries it off within an hour or so.

[@prachi3919]

I always sundry my towel..if possible do it everyday or alternate day...its not environment friendly to wash very frequently ..and even after proper washing some detergent is left in it..and it comes in the contact of skin..

[@monibug1307]

Get a fresh towel every day if possible. That's my style!

[@serbear0691]

Same!! Lately I’ve been a little lazy, but I really need to go back to washing my towels everyday

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

@@serbear0691 if your body is clean after a bath, your towel is clean. Hang it up to dry thoroughly. There's no need in wasting water and energy to wash towels every day, that's just silly.

[@markme4]

@@naelyneurkopfen9741 Nope, clean towels for me, if the world runs out of water, you can blame me if that makes you feel better

[@kevinkariuki3780]

@@markme4 bro what 😭 why the hell would you wash a towel everyday that’s such a waste of water and soap that’s so dumb wash it once a week that’s so much smarter💀

[@markme4]

@@kevinkariuki3780 Well I shut the water off sometimes when I brush my teeth 🤷‍♂️

[@MzAliH21]

My teen needs thus video 🤦🏽‍♀️ cause eh whats does mama know? Haha 😂 THANK YOU 👏🏾

[@icuqt4918]

New towel everyday for me!

[@jennyosorio6498]

I use a Baby Face Wash Cloth, very soft. Do not want a harsh hand or wash cloth.

[@donnapollock]

I always use a clean fresh towel everytime I'm in the shower or washing my face. I can't even imagine not doing this every time. Thank you and God Bless you Dr. Mandell

[@typerightseesight]

musky is a good word. ill use that on myself next time im in public and think about it. lol.

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

He probably meant 'musty'

[@aichaakalaiouchan1475]

I never dry my face 😂 use my skincare producten on damp skin

[@Mary-io1mb]

After each use I make sure to open and let it air out. Never fold after use. Also, I NEVER use a towel (ESPECIALLY the towel I use to dry my body) to dry my face. I let me face air dry. One other thing; I do not use any color towel but WHITE.

[@pambuzz2288]

Thank you so much Dr. Mandell for sharing this video with us... I always space it out and hang it up to dry before I fold it up.

[@beeckerboo]

That is why I love my Norwex towels.. with the baclock

[@sepiesser]

Using a towel 4 times😖? I wash my towels everyday and let them dry in dryer and under the sun too

[@gaypreator8547]

Strengthening your immune system ha ha.

[@joanbelmont5450]

That’s why I don’t use my bath towel for more than two days.

[@Sandlin22]

More than 1 day is disgusting

[@reazon2bangie]

You must be related to my Mama... she was strict... but... 10 yrs since she passed & I still have & use her towels & wash them weekly... Thank Doc!

[@joaneryan9962]

Thank you Dr for your great advice🌸🌸

[@EvelynMaria-Ammu]

Thanks a lot

[@geoffphillips5872]

Exfoliating of skin remains on the towel. Like bedding, towels should be washed at least once weekly to keep skin eating insects & bacteria to a minimum.

[@z90347UniversalMind]

Thanks doctor just washes my towel after 6 months

[@traceyquinsey8894]

We never reuse towels not for anything including dishes

[@annpringle8219]

I never use the same towel on my face that I use on my body!!🤨

[@chrissybradshaw4879]

Thanks for this ammo - my husband needs to see this!!! 🤢

[@deadringer-cultofdeathratt8813]

I make a drying station by setting up a wide hanging rack and a fan. Hang item towel and position the fan direction underneath pointing up (vornado style fan) and let it dry. I keep a fan on somewhere in the house at all times so it has no effect on electricity because it would have been on anyway. If I’m going to work I leave it on low. If I want my fan for other reasons I leave it on high and check on it in a an hour or so. And I wash my towels with oxiclean and use the hot “sanitize” setting on the dryer for good measure. I have 3 towels that I randomly swap between throughout the week and wash them once a week. I could probably go longer but every now and then I forget the use the fan and, letting them sit dry without the fan gives the grubs too much time to grow.

[@normamorales1568]

Thank you so much

[@christophersedlak1147]

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@staceyc7068]

I use a fresh towel everyday i always open it up and hang dry before throwing in the dirty clothes hamper

[@emilyboyer9211]

I air dry my face by fanning it. I've been doing this while healing my eczema flares and this has helped. Then i pat a little Vaseline on my face. And I'm good to go.

[@pristay7]

4 uses!!!!😳

[@krishmarvin8103]

Hello MrsPrissy how are you doing

[@pristay7]

@@krishmarvin8103 Hello

[@krishmarvin8103]

@@pristay7 where you from

[@suzannefronzaglio2427]

I have always bought only all white towels, no colors. So I can use bleach in the washer when I wash a load of towels.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Me too, but Oxi Clean does a better job at removing molds, dirt and other stuff. Laundry sanitizers or OdoBan keeps everything fresh.

[@laurahicks5018]

Always Great Advice and Health and Hygiene and Motivation... 💯 Always Love Your Sportswear Too! 🤗💞

[@marthaflavia2522]

U got my message

[@butterfly6756]

Thanks 🙏

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Magpie poops in the towel 😂

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

They make disposable towels now too when we was kids they never had or did we worry about washing our towel as much as needed right i agree

[@bevjane7245]

I use bath towel and wash cloth only once ..can be helpful to use clean hand towel instead of bath towel. In any event, no matter how well you scrub, the towel and wash cloth are no longer clean after one use. Allow to air dry and then put in laundry hamper.

[@monaantony9096]

Thank you Dr I use light muslin towels for my shower and throw them for wash after every use it’s my habit since childhood First I have no clutter second no germs

[@mireyaintexas2958]

I married at a very young age and my mother-in-law taught me how to cook, clean, wash clothes etc. and from her I learned to wash the bath towels after every use. Therefore my family and I use the body towel one time and it goes in the basket to be washed. I tried changing it to save on water, electricity and work BUT I just couldn’t, it bothers me not to wash the towels after one use 😒

[@redbull1737]

This man is amazing

[@Dvfam2000]

Its important to me to wash and clean my body throughly i take bath towel with soap two times and after that i put oil control all over my body that makes my body clean and not to worry about getting my towel dirty for the reason is my body clean to the fullest.❤❤🎉

[@reginadickerson4822]

Health clinic said to me put in laundry after the 3 day use.... And never use in private area women or use a wash cloth there Girls...🤗

[@erinneredwine7322]

Yess,, I've been hanging my towel out for years.. germs breed in.moisture..

[@jessezass]

🎶Funky towel, towel has got the funk🎶

[@mayyes1]

I wash my towels after each ise

[@charlotte11543]

Never reuse a towel ever so this doesn’t apply to me. Gross.

[@DeAndra1985]

I use a fresh washcloth every shower and change my drying towel every 2-3 days. Just depends. I really don't dry off per say, so my skin isn't dried out

[@aidamorales3329]

I let my towels dry after dry put in my machine but get a clean after two or three days feels clean on your body and washcloths I use to wet my face to wake up in the morning use soap on face but I was taught not to dry face I press cold water/warm water with onto my eyes let water dry to face keep face wrinklefree amen😄

[@julianneedsblood7091]

I use to wash my towels with my socks and underwear but the towels would smell sometimes. So now I wash them separately and plan to start buying white towels so I can put a dash of bleach in with the wash to kill off all that gross fungus and bacteria.

[@Anng.9608]

1 use only for me. Everyday I change my towel. Morning and night. Just nasty and disgusting to reuse your towel and washcloths.

[@Julia-jz5wt]

I live in the desert. If left completely open to dry it can last a week of showers fine

[@Deested]

I hang mine on a hanger and they never smell. When I shower I always get a brand new washcloth and start with my face and end with the undercarriage. I also wash my towels and washcloths on hot with a half of cup of bleach and let them soak after the spin cycle ( I have an older top load with an agitator that you can fill whatever water level you want), the new eco washers suck and don’t allow that unfortunately.

[@jonmccormick6805]

I also wipe my eyes first with a fresh paper towel after a shower.

[@valerieescabi6104]

Chang every day

[@krpurple2678]

The same goes for pillowcases especially if you use face creams, have dermatitis or acne! I remember telling a teenager about the need to change his pillowcase with acne cream over his face all day.

[@bootsarmstrong8421]

No dr M. I hang my towel over the shower curtain to dry all day. When I wash the towels (kitchen too) you use less laundry soap and add a 2 cups of ammonia. Ammonia will kill fungus and mold and doesn't affect the color. There's no ammonia smell either afterwards. Been doing this for years.

[@Nomad-Drifter]

For years I’ve been rotating towels every 10 - 15 uses and I’m fine. Just hang it up open to dry properly.

[@sethcarson5212]

"Open it up so that wetness can become dry" my new catchphrase

[@shanevee]

One use and in the laundry basket

[@talieshalynch2432]

FACTS!

[@CHOPSTICKUPYOURNOSE]

How about using a facecloth and washing it regularly

[@davidd34]

Unfortunately no washer or dryer in our rental place. No vehicle to go anywhere. Walking is out - brain injuries. What say you?

[@edstringer1138]

fresh towel dailey. not guessing the butt side

[@St4yfaded]

If you’re clean. Why is your towel dirty 🤔

[@blaq7892]

New set daily?

[@aveluvschrissturniolo]

i use a new towel every time is that not normal??

[@msjetta5818]

Not only bacteria to consider…. How about dead skin cells? Fresh wash cloth for every washing- fresh towel at least every 2 days, provided it was properly hung up to dry, immediately after use. I bleach my bath towels and wash cloths in every washing and double rinse. Over kill? Probably…… but my bath towels NEVER smell like a dirty dog when they’re clean, right off the shelf.

[@ruthzerp4856]

In my country we put it in de sun after take a bath.

[@HappyCat3096]

Probiotic towels! Seriously I do open them up to dry and wash in hot water with washing soda.

[@rayvonnwhitehead4525]

I use a different towel and washcloth every time I bathe

[@MrDaiseymay]

Thats EXACTLY what I thought, so I don't wash anymore , and keep them pesky pests in one place, and spray myself with Ajax

[@Kay.in.FL.HI.SA.JP.OZ.NZ.RIO..]

First, bathe head to toe, including all the cracks a the crevices! Then learn to use the different quadrants of the towel properly, like it was designed for! If your towel has skimarks you aren't bathing adequately! A stained or smelly towel spreads airborne germs, skin diseases, and worse!

[@jadprinz482]

Met a chick that said she changes her bath towel once a week. That was the end of her and me talking 😂

[@texasgradeandmade5929]

One towel rack for bath, one for the face, let it dry and Lysol has a sanitizer liquid now that you can put in your clothes,towels that doesn’t contain bleach.👌🏾

[@lovelygeorge1950]

We wash towels everyday. We are 5 members in the family, will not share towels 😊👍🏻