How many times can I use a towel before it gets gross?

Grist
By Ask Umbra®Oct 6, 2014, 7:03 am33 pts
Q. I need a towel strategy. I don’t like using a wet towel to dry off when I step out of the shower. But, I also feel bad every time I grab for a fresh towel, since it means more laundry (and the requisite energy and water use). How many times should I be using my towels before I put them in the washing…

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