With an Mpox variant sweeping through Europe, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) branding it a global health emergency, new guidances and recommendations have been brought to light explaining how people can protect themselves and their household from the virus. With suggestions to switch up how often you wash your bath towels, one expert shared some timely advice. Martin Smith, founder of Showers To You , advised: “Everyone should ensure they are ensuring a regular routine of washing their towels in line with guidance from health professionals.
” A recent survey by Showers To You revealed that up to 1.5 million Brits only wash their towels once a year, and with bacteria growth climbing to 94 million on a towel after just one week of use, the thought of what could be lurking on these bathroom rails is a skin-crawling image. Dr.
Hamdan Abdullah Hamed MBChB, a board-certified Dermatologist and Co-founder of PowerYourCurls.com , added: “It is crucial to maintain proper hygiene in our everyday routines, including the use and care of bathroom towels. Regular washing of bathroom towels is important to maintain cleanliness and reduce the risk of infections.
” The experts advised washing towels after three to four uses at high temperatures to kill germs, ensure “optimal hygiene” and minimise unnecessary health risks. The survey also found one in six people only wash their towels when they become stiff while a vast majority of people use the “sniff test” to check if .