Salmonella. They require a heavy-duty, high-heat wash to truly sanitize them.
Bath Towels, on the other hand, are mostly collecting dead skin cells, natural body oils, and moisture. While they do have bacteria, it’s mostly your own natural flora. Bath towels also require a gentler touch to keep the cotton fibers soft and plush.
If you wash them together, you risk cross-contaminating your bath towels with kitchen bacteria, and you might have to use water temperatures that are too harsh for your nice, fluffy bath linens. Keeping them separate is the ultimate no-fuss rule for a healthy home!
“Ingredients” for the Perfect Towel Wash
To get your towels truly clean and smelling amazing, you don’t need expensive, harsh chemicals. Here is your simple, pantry-friendly laundry “recipe.”
The Cleaning Base:
- High-Quality Laundry Detergent: You only need about half the amount the bottle suggests! Too much soap leaves a residue that makes
