11 Parts Of Your Body You're Not Washing Enough

It's All Pointless If Your Towel Is Dirty

So, you've upped your body-cleaning game, and you're feeling all shiny and new. This is great news. However, if you're using a dirty towel to dry off that squeaky-clean body, it's all kind of pointless because your towel is transferring bacteria back onto your skin. So, just how often should you wash your towels? Philip Tierno, a microbiologist at the New York University School of Medicine, told Business Insider that you should throw your towel in the washer every two to three uses.