9 Surprising Items You Overwash and 9 You Rarely Clean but Should

3. Towels vs. bath mats

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Towels vs. Bath Mats: Keeping Your Bathroom Fresh For optimal hygiene, towels should be changed after three or four uses. Rotating between two towels allows each one to dry fully, so you only need to wash them every couple of weeks. Skipping this routine can lead to musty smells and cause white towels to turn gray.

Bath mats are even more prone to harboring bacteria and mold due to constant dampness and the warm, dark bathroom environment. To keep your bathroom sanitary, wash bath mats at least once a week, and more often if they get visibly dirty or have a strong odor.