So there are lots of different views on how many times a week your towels should be washed.
Some people think that your towels should be washed immediately after they have been used but to be honest how practical is that? Firstly, how many people have enough spare towels to ensure they are washed and dried and ready to use within the same day and secondly, how many people have the time especially if they work full time.
I think a realistic time for towels to be washed is every 4-5 days and hand towels maybe a little more often than that. If there are lots of you in the family it is hard enough keeping on top of the everyday washing of clothes and the ironing that goes with it without the added daily washing of towels.
What we have to also think of is what people did back in the days when our parents were young before they had the luxury of washing machines, they all managed and I am pretty sure that they weren’t washing towels every day by hand!
Duvets are another item that comes up in conversation about how often they need to be washed. The recommended cleaning for them is every six months and they should be cleaned by a recommended professional dry cleaner.