We really need to change the towels in our bathrooms daily!! Towels can transfer germs from person to person... especially when only one person is sick!! Daily change the towel at the same time each day!! You can also use the old towel to wipe down the bathroom daily and keep it looking GREAT!
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Have you seen the commercial for kleenex towels???? If you get tired of washing towels, that is another option. Don't know the expense, but I am sure a cheaper version will follow pronto!
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