You might be horrified to learn that everyday items in your home can be dirtier than your toilet seat. What’s more, the item you use to keep yourself clean and dry could be one of the biggest culprits if it isn't washed enough. Studies have found that a third of people only wash their towels once a month, but this is not nearly enough to banish the baddies. To discover more about the harmful bacteria and fungi hiding in your towels, Clear It Waste called on the expertise of NHS GP, Hana Patel, for her expert insight into the dangers lurking where you least expect.

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