Should you wash your sheets and towels together?

Should you wash your sheets and towels together?

It’s tempting to throw your sheets in with your towels, but not so fast! As laundry pros, at OrangeBag we can tell you the answer is NO!Read on to find out why.

1. Towels And Linens Have Different Material Weights

It’s clear when you compare towels to sheets - their thickness/weight of material - is different, and that affects how long they take to dry in the dryer. 

Linens are a lighter weight and will dry faster than towels.. This means either towels won’t dry fully–which could lead to the formation of mold or mildew–or sheets will be over-dried resulting in damage and shortening their lifespan.

2. Cotton towels produce lint

Because towels are usually made out of cotton they’re more likely to produce lint. Because of thisl, your sheets can end up covered in lint, leaving them unsightly and unusable (especially if you have an Airbnb!) New towels in particular produce a lot of lint.

3. They Require Different Temperatures

Because towels are frequently damp, they have a higher likelihood of bacteria. For this reason, you should wash them with hot water. However, sheets don’t need to be washed in hot water, and can become damaged when washed at the wrong temperature.

4. They’re Different Sizes

Due to their size and weight differences, it’s easy for a towel to become tightly wrapped in a sheet, causing it to not dry properly resulting in mildew and mold. Additionally, due to their different sizes and weights, they require different drying times.

So whether you are managing an Airbnb rental property or just want to make sure your getting the best results for your own laundry, be sure to separate your towels and sheets when you wash them!

Or if you don’t want to do the extra load of laundry, use a convenient laundry service like OrangeBag! As a toxin-free, sustainable professional laundry service, we know what it takes to get the best results whether you're washing your sheets, towels, or clothes.