Roman Kemp divided social media in a debate over towel cleanliness
(Picture: Getty Images)Roman Kemp sparked some seriously fierce debate over how many times you can reuse a bath towel before washing it.
The radio presenter, 30, took to Twitter where he said he had a "genuine adult question" for his fans, before asking them how many towel uses were appropriate?
The answers were varied, with some even bordering on shocking.
Love Island star Chris Hughes replied: "A week at least... you’re clean by the time you use it. Just clean water being dried out and ready to use again."
While most agreed, one wrote: "At least three weeks. The towel is actually drying a clean body - stop wasting more water by washing it loads. Just air it out."
Genuine adult question…
— Roman Kemp (@romankemp) February 13, 2023
How often can you reuse a towel?
Another tweeted: "Depends on what you’re using it for lol. If my dog... once. My kids just throw everything in the wash after one use, or leave on the floor..."
While others said they wash their towels "ater a few showers", some shockingly admitted they relied on smells to guide them.
‘In my humble opinion, until it starts to smell," one boldly stated.’
Another added: "Providing there are no skid marks from not washing properly you’re good for at least two."
According to health experts, bacteria breeds in damp bath towels, which is why they recommend washing them after every three uses.
"Hang your towel somewhere ventilated and allow it to dry completely before using it again. Ideally, somewhere other than your bathroom," said the team at Bed Threads.
The experts have had their recommendations supported by the Cleaning Institute, who also stated three to five days for towels.
