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Men are five times more likely to only wash their bath towel once a year
How often do you wash your bathroom towel? According to one very honest study, most people dont wash their nearly as much as they should.
Its not something routinely discussed, but a new UK study revealed that three percent of residents admit to washing their bath towels just once a year, and the rest of the study isnt much more hygienic either.
In news that might not come as a surprise to many, men were far more likely to have poor washing routines when it comes to their bath towels.
Some people only wash their towels annually
A recent study by Showers to You asked 2,200 UK residents about their towel-washing habits. Three percent of UK residents wash their towels just once a year, which equates to around 1.5 million people.
Around one in 10 residents wash their bathroom towels twice a year, which works out to be around 4 million people.
Once a month was the most popular choice, with 38% of those surveyed saying they wash their bathroom towels once a month. A third of residents however wash their towels just once every three months.
Luckily, a quarter wash their towels once a week while five percent wash their towels every single day.
That means, that washing the towel once a year is fortunately the least popular option.
Men are more likely to wash their towels only once a year
The study showed that men were a whopping five times more likely to wash their bathroom towels only once a year than women. Five percent of male respondents admitted to the annual wash, while only one percent of women did the same.
Fans of New Girl might be having a moment of de ja vu, with the study resembling that famous scene when Nick admits to never having washed his towel.
When Schmidt discovered that Nick was accidentally sharing his towel every single day, Nick claimed to have never washed the shared towel. No, I dont wash the towel, the towel washes me, said Nick. What am I going to do, wash the shower next? Wash a bar of soap? I get out of the shower, Im clean as a baby and I use the towel.
Theres good reason to wash your towels
Despite Nick from New Girls belief that the towel stays clean thanks to only drying a freshly-showered body, it couldnt be further from the truth.
The study found that one in 9 respondents arent concerned by bacteria or hygiene issues with their towels, but experts say you should be.
Dr. Hamdan Abdullah Hamed MBChB, a board-certified Dermatologist and Co-founder of PowerYourCurls.com, said: Towels tend to accumulate moisture, creating an environment conducive to bacterial and fungal growth. Bacteria like staphylococcus aureus can lead to skin infections, while fungi like Candida yeast can cause issues like athlete’s foot or yeast infections
Additionally, dirty towels may contain allergens that can trigger allergic reactions or skin irritations in sensitive individuals. Therefore, it is recommended to wash towels after every three to four uses to eliminate bacteria, dirt, dead skin cells, and allergens, ensuring optimal hygiene and minimizing health risks.
