how long should you use towels for drying purposes? i have 4 towels and have been using them regularly for drying purposes for about 2 weeks before wash. i don't have a towel rack so i lay them on a bed to dry. am i doing the right thing?

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I go to bed at 10 and wake up at 6:30 but i wake up three to four times a night and lay awake for awhile after. I don't eat before bed, what is this?!

Answer 1

Bath : Bath towels harbor skin cells and the bacteria that feed off of them. Towels should be cleaned after 3 uses and should be hung unfolded to air dry. A towel that is bunched, folded up or laid on a surface will stay damp much longer and bacteria will multiply.

Answer 2

Towel : Can you clarify your question? is this related to a health concern? Drying a towel on the bed may allow them to pick up microbes or dry slowly collecting fungus, which can spread to the skin if used.

Answer 3

Not great: While it probably won't kill you, it's always a better idea to wash brand new clothing prior to wearing it. Many chemicals are used in the manufacture and packaging of clothing that can cause irritant and allergic reactions, typically rashes. I recommend washing all items of clothing prior to first wearing them.

Answer 4

I'd wash it first: While it's not terribly dangerous to wear underwear directly out of a package, some people may develop rashes/reactions to the new material due to chemicals used in the processing. It is always a good idea to wash them first but if you don't have the opportunity to do so in a pinch, it probably won't hurt you.

Answer 5

Yes: Any fruit, organic or not, can be cleaned and then frozen for later use. Once frozen, they are safe from any contamination although they might get freezer burn (which is a form of drying out) if kept too long.

Answer 6

Yes but: Yes it is. However, washing fruit before freezing may cause it to lump together. I learned this yesterday while pitting and freezing our cherries, when my wife pointed it out.

Answer 7

Probably not.: Especially with bleach and/or heat involved in the washing.

Answer 8

Yes: I would not trust any packaged (or fresh produce) for that matter - even if organic. People touch them, they get shipped all over, chemicals added, etc. Best to wash them before consuming.

Answer 9

Used for diagnosis: A bronchial wash is a way of retriving cells and micro organisms that are related to a lung condition associated with an illness. They are obtained during bronchoscopy and sent to the lab for cell analysis and cultures. They can be very helpfull in diagnosis avoiding an open lung biopsy.

how long should you use towels for drying purposes? i have 4 towels and have been using them regularly for drying purposes for about 2 weeks before wash. i don't have a towel rack so i lay them on a bed to dry. am i doing the right thing?

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