But bacteria can lurk right inside the oven door, as well as in the refrigerator and other appliances, and they would undoubtedly end up contaminating the kitchen towel as well. This is because very few people wash their hands before opening the oven door, thus encouraging the proliferation of all kinds of germs.
And are you sure you want to use a contaminated kitchen towel? The next time you’re about to hang it in the oven, remember the risk you could be taking, especially in terms of hygiene and cleanliness. But let’s now look at how to care for your kitchen towels to keep them clean and disinfected.
