Take it from meI’m a laundry expert who has washed towels for many, many years.
Take a look at the final verdict and some additional tips on how to wash towels the right way.
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Which Temperature Proved Best for Washing Towels?
About the Tester
My towels are 100 percent cotton white terry cloth towels.
I also live in a humid, Southern state, but my home was air-conditioned during the test.
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After experimenting and smelling the differences first-hand, I would recommend only washing towels in hot water going forward.
7 Additional Tips to Wash Towels the Right Way
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