Hanging a towel or a wet towel in the bathroom is a regular habit of many families. However, medical experts point out that this method has great health impacts for users.
contains bacteria
The first and important reason to eliminate the habit of drying towels and wet towels in the restroom is to easily create opportunities to become a storage area for bacteria.
Accordingly, towels that are easily covered with dirt and excretions from the body and left in a humid environment like a bathroom will create opportunities for bacteria to grow, easily causing pathogens for family members.
Risk of mold and odor
In addition to bacteria, mold is one of the issues that need special attention. Towels and towels that are not dried after each use will have a sour or mold smell after only 1-2 days.
The reason is that mold spores grow and creep into each fabric fiber. When the towel is contaminated with mushrooms, it will be very difficult to wash it to remove all the odor. Using an un clean towel for a long time can easily irritate the respiratory tract for people with sensitive co skin.
Causes of skin diseases
The direct consequences of using infectious towels are their pathological effects on the skin. For people who often have acne or atherosclerosis, using a damp towel will make the skin worse, making it difficult to remove acne or reduce irritation to the skin.
Risk of cross-infection
One factor that housewives should not pay attention to is the phenomenon of "toilet plume". When discharging the water from the mist, the drops of water contain intestinal bacteria that easily stick to the damp cloth in the air, helping bacteria quickly increase and bloom. The risk of cross-infection is quite dangerous, especially for young children, which housewives need to pay attention to.
Reducing the durability of fabric fibers
Keeping towels always moist will destroy the fabric structure. High moisture causes cotton fibers to quickly rot, become rough and lose their inherent softness.
Instead of using them for a long time from 6 months to 1 year, a shower towel or a wet towel is prone to yellowing, quickly tearing and having to be replaced regularly.
