Unexpected benefits of putting wet towels in the washing machine

🧺 Bonus Tip: Pre-Soaking Made Easy

Have clothes that need soaking before a deep wash? Wrap them in a wet towel, toss the bundle in the machine, and run a rinse or soak cycle. This helps:

• Pre-treat stains naturally
• Loosen dirt before the main wash
• Save time and water versus soaking items in a separate basin

⚠️ When Not to Use This Trick

While adding wet towels can be beneficial, it’s not ideal for:

• Delicate cycles – Towels may be too rough for fine fabrics
• Very light loads – Can overload the drum if towels are too heavy
• Machines with weight sensors – Some high-efficiency washers may misread the load size

🧽 Final Thoughts

It might sound strange, but putting a wet towel in the washing machine can actually enhance your laundry game in surprising ways. From improving balance and cleaning performance to aiding softener distribution, this simple trick is easy, effective, and totally worth trying.

So next time you’re loading the washer and thinking about that wet towel—go ahead and toss it in (with intention). It might just be the laundry hack you didn’t know you needed.

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