Posted By: Tay Roberts
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Posted On: 11/26/2025
Bathrooms are naturally humid, which smelly bacteria and mildew absolutely love. Damp towels—covered with your body’s natural oils and dead skin cells—are the perfect breeding ground for these odor-causing microbes. A poorly ventilated bathroom only makes the problem of musty towels worse.
And if you’re using a conventional detergent with added thickeners, it can leave behind residue on towels that contributes to microbial growth and odors. Similarly, using too much laundry detergent can trap dirt and bacteria, creating that musty smell on towels even after you wash them.
Washing your towels and getting rid of any musty odors is easy—and just takes a few simple steps. Here’s your guide to washing smelly towels.
Watch the video below to see our step-by-step buide in action.
Now that you know why towels smell bad, here’s what you can do to keep your towels from smelling musty and smelling fresh, longer. (Plus, proof that asking the kids to hang up their towels is worth it!)
Preventing musty towels doesn’t have to be a chore. With regular care, the right wash routine, and a clean washing machine, you can keep every towel in your home smelling fresh and feeling like new. These small steps make a big difference—and help your whole family enjoy a cleaner, healthier home.
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