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3. Towels vs. bath mats

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Towels vs. Bathroom Mats: Appropriate Maintenance and Cleaning

For proper sanitation, towels should be replaced after three to four applications. Alternating between two towels permits one to air-dry thoroughly between uses, requiring washing approximately every fourteen days. Ignoring this schedule can create musty odors and make white towels appear grayish eventually.

Bathroom mats require more regular cleaning. Their moisture, plus bathroom warmth and darkness, establishes perfect environments for mold and bacterial growth. Bathroom mats need weekly washing to eliminate dirt and maintain bathroom cleanliness.