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At what temperature do you wash towels?

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  • harrys_nan wrote: »
    I wash most things at 40 but now and then i put towels and bedding on a 60 wash

    Me too, 40 is as low as I go though. Although my machine has a rapid cycle (30 degrees for 14 mins), I have never used it....doesn't quite seem long enough or hot enough.
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  • I use the 30 wash for a lot of stuff 40 for other and 60 for bedding 70 for towels, dishcloths, face flannels etc.
  • purpleivy
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    Towels on 3hr 30C wash. When needed.
    Underwear and PJs on 3 hr 30C wash.
    Pillowcases and white shirts on 30C 3 hr wash.
    Duvet covers and bottom sheets on 15 min wash or 1 hr 30C, depending on how often, usually weekly.
    Husband's remaining stuff on 30C 1 hr wash.
    My separates and daughters separates generally on 15 minute wash. Just need freshening up.
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