Best Practices for Sweat Towels

　　The best way to get the most out of your sweat towels is to care for them well. This will help keep you safer and happier while extending the life span of your towels. Here are some best practices to keep in mind:

　　Avoid moisture:?Your towels will inevitably accumulate a lot of sweat and humidity, but you should avoid putting damp towels in the hamper. Moisture is the ideal breeding ground for?many types of bacteria, and putting a damp towel with the rest of your laundry can transfer the moisture to the rest of your clothes —?creating even more bacteria.?Instead, allow your sweat towel to dry completely before putting it into the hamper to be washed. Similarly, if you’ve just washed your towel and it comes out of the dryer a little damp, allow it to dry fully before folding it and storing it away.

　　Avoid sharing:?It’s wise to avoid sharing personal items like towels with other people, especially if the other person is sick or getting over an illness. While sharing with close family members or friends is acceptable, ideally, everyone should have their own towels all the time.

　　Avoid reusing:?We’ve already mentioned the dangers of reusing a sweat towel without washing it first. A good way to take away the temptation of reusing a soiled towel is to have several dedicated sweat towels at your disposal so you can take as many as you need in between washes.

　　By following these best practices, you can continue using the same towels until it’s?time for a change.