9 Things You Overwash And 9 You Rarely Clean (But Should)

3. Towels vs. bath mats

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Bath towels should be changed after three to four uses. Alternating two allows complete drying, so laundering roughly every two weeks suffices. Skipping this fosters musty odor and dulling of white fibers.

Bath mats stay damp and warm and often shaded, making an ideal environment for microbes and mildew. Wash them at least weekly, more often if household traffic or moisture is high.