It’s tempting to throw towels and clothes into one load—but this common shortcut can damage your fabrics, dull your clothes, and even spread germs.

1. Towels Need Tougher Cleaning
Towels soak up oils, soap, and skin cells. They need hot water, longer cycles, and heavy agitation—too harsh for delicate clothes. Mixed loads mean under-cleaned towels or ruined clothes.

2. Lint Gets Everywhere
Towels shed lint that sticks to dark clothes and builds up in dryer vents. Keeping loads separate reduces lint and helps towels stay plush.