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The Frequency of Guest Towel Laundering

A truly conscientious hostess, dear reader, attends not only to the aesthetic details of guest accommodations but also to matters of hygiene and sanitation. The frequency with which one launders guest towels, though perhaps not a topic for polite conversation, is nevertheless a consideration of some importance.

To offer a fresh towel for each and every use, while admirable in its intention to convey a sense of cleanliness, might be deemed excessive by even the most fastidious of guests. Such a practice, moreover, could be viewed as an extravagance, particularly if one’s household boasts a more modest staff.

Conversely, to allow a guest towel to languish, unlaundered, for an extended period, would be to risk a breach of decorum. One can only imagine, with a shudder, the unfortunate guest confronted with a damp, perhaps even slightly musty, towel – a relic of a previous visitor. Such a lapse in hospitality, however unintentional, would be unlikely to go unnoticed.

The discerning hostess, therefore, will steer a course between these two extremes, guided by both common sense and a proper regard for the comfort of her guests. A single hand towel, if intended solely for the drying of hands, may be left at a guest’s disposal for the duration of their visit, provided it shows no visible signs of use.

Bath towels and washcloths, however, should be replaced with freshly laundered counterparts midway through a guest’s stay, or sooner if circumstances dictate. A thoughtful hostess might, for instance, observe whether a guest has a proclivity for lengthy baths or vigorous ablutions – habits which might necessitate a more frequent changing of towels.

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