01 Jun 2023
Dirty Towels Exposed as Breeding Grounds for Health Hazards
Towels are a daily necessity used for hand drying, bathing, and generally drawing moisture from our bodies. Based on the latter sentence alone, you may already know how towels can quickly become a breeding environment for icky germs and other harmful microorganisms.
How Dirty Is Your Towel?
An ongoing study featured in TIME Magazine revealed that 90% of bath towels contain traces of coliform bacteria, while 14% of them carry E coli. In most cases, exposure to these organisms can lead to an upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Let’s dive deeper into how dirty towels can affect your health.
