cooking, and do not let them sit in a basket with your personal bath linens.
When you have a newborn baby or an elderly relative at home: Protect vulnerable family members by washing their items separately with extra sanitizing steps.
If you notice a strong mold or mildew smell: Wash the smelly items on their own with hot water and vinegar so the funky odor and mold spores do not spread to your fresher linens.
When using a public laundromat or
shared apartment machines: Wash your kitchen linens in a