towels provide a rich environment for bacteria to build up and grow. "Think about when you dry yourself off with your towel — you are collecting oils and skin, and so you want to wash your ...

Towel choice is intensely subjective — for every full-throated waffle obsessive, there are plenty willing to argue the merits of a flat-weave Turkish set. Still, there are a few characteristics ...

There are some variables regarding how often you should wash your towels. Consumer Reports says that under normal circumstances, a towel can be used three or four times before it needs to be ...