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Trouble starts when kitchen towels handle raw meat juices, greasy pans, or heavy food spills. Those should be treated like a separate, dirtier category, washed on a hotter cycle or alone so residue doesn’t transfer to bath or hand towels. Bathroom hand towels can join bath towels; kitchen hand towels should follow kitchen rules. Instead of chasing perfection, aim for a realistic routine: separate the truly grimy, wash the rest well, and replace worn, smelly towels when they stop feeling clean.
