A third said: “Always wash my towels and tea towels separately at 60 degrees with my own home made washing detergent and white vinegar fabric softener.
But it’s not just leaving wet towels in the laundry basket; it’s also having them mix with your other towels.
From bacteria-laden bath towels to E. coli-infested tea towels, she explains why you should always separate them from your regular wash.
The personal hygienist says: “Never mix your laundry towels with your clothing hamper; I'm going to tell you why.”.
“The same rule applies to tea towels: never put them in a hamper when wet.
