Throwing kitchen and bath towels into the same wash may seem harmless, but it can lead to cross-contamination.
Kitchen towels often carry grease, food residue, and bacteria like Salmonella or E. coli, while bath towels collect skin cells and moisture. Washing them together can transfer microbes between fabrics.
To stay safer:
- Wash heavily used kitchen towels separately
- Use hot water and a strong cycle when needed
- Dry towels completely to prevent bacteria and mold growth
- Replace towels that stay smelly or stained
