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According to a recent study by researchers from the University of Arizona (USA), towels – both kitchen and bath ones – are the worst culprits for spreading bugs and diseases around the home.
Why? Towels retain moisture for long periods of time, allowing bacteria to survive. Another reason is that they are used in the most germ-ridden areas of the house.
Study author, Charles Gerba said: “You can cross contaminate food when you wipe your hands on a towel and then contaminate other foods or bring your hands to your mouth and infect yourself. With face and bath towels you may spread bacteria and viruses among family members who use the same towels”.
