Why You Shouldn’t Wash Sheets, Towels, and Blankets Together

par Marina Textiles

Doing laundry might seem like a simple task, but how you wash your household fabrics—like sheets, towels, and blankets—can have a big impact on their longevity, quality, and appearance. One common mistake people make is tossing all these items into a single wash cycle. While it may save time, it can actually do more harm than good.

1. Different Fabric Weights Cause Wear and Tear

Sheets, towels, and blankets are made with different fabric weights and textures. Towels are thick and absorbent, often rougher, while sheets are lighter and smoother. Washing them together causes friction, especially during the spin cycle. This rough contact can lead to:

  • Premature wear

  • Weakened fabric strength

  • Increased pilling, which makes items look worn out quickly

2. Pilling Starts Faster

Pilling—the formation of tiny fabric balls on the surface—is accelerated when heavy, coarse materials like towels rub against smoother fabrics like cotton sheets or fleece blankets. Once pilling starts, it’s hard to reverse, and your linens can look and feel much older than they are.

3. Stitching Can Be Damaged

The different weights also affect how items move in the drum. Heavy towels and blankets can twist and tug at lighter items, potentially pulling at seams or damaging the stitching, especially on decorative or delicate bedding.

4. Cleaning Isn’t as Effective

Mixing these items can also prevent a proper clean. Towels require a hotter, longer wash to kill bacteria, while sheets and blankets often benefit from a gentler cycle. When washed together, you might not get the optimal clean for either type of fabric.

The Better Way to Wash

  • Wash towels separately: Use hot water and a longer cycle.

  • Sheets: Wash alone or with other lightweight linens on a normal cycle.

  • Blankets: Use a gentle or bulky cycle depending on the material, ideally washing them alone.

Taking a few extra minutes to sort your laundry correctly can help keep your bedding and towels soft, strong, and fresh much longer.

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