Can You Wash Kitchen Towels and Bath Towels Together? Here’s What You Should Know

Can You Wash Kitchen Towels and Bath Towels Together? Here’s What You Should Know

Most households can safely wash kitchen and bath towels together—as long as you’re honest about how dirty those kitchen towels really are. Towels lightly used for drying clean hands or dishes usually wash up fine alongside bath towels when you use the warmest safe water, enough detergent, and avoid overstuffing the machine. Thorough drying finishes the job, preventing lingering moisture from becoming a breeding ground for odors and bacteria.