Why You Should Never Wash Towels With Clothes – It might seem like an effective trick—tossing your towels in with your daily laundry. But combining towels with clothes in the washing machine is a habit worth breaking. Here’s why.
1. Towels Need a Different Wash Cycle
Towels are thick and highly absorbent, which means they need a longer, hotter wash to get fully clean. Most clothes, especially delicates, require a gentler cycle. Washing them together often causes under-washed towels or over-washed clothes—neither of which is ideal.
2. Lint Transfer Is a Real Problem
Towels shed a lot of lint, especially newer ones. When washed with clothes such as darker garments or synthetics—this lint can stick and create a chaotic, fuzzy nightmare. It’s a recipe for frustration, especially if you have to rewet everything.
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