Towel and Bacteria Q&A › Category: Questions › Towel and Bacteria 0 Vote Up Vote Down Anonymous asked 7 years ago Dear Dr. Armpit, When I use my towels under my armpits - to dry them off- they end up smelling bad after one or two days. Is this problem due to bacteria? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down drarmpit answered 7 years ago Yes. Bacteria also grow on (moist) towels. This can lead to malodorous towels. Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me