Laundry pros warn 6 combos of items you should never wash together in order to avoid damage

A washing machine fitted next to wooden cabinets on the left with a washing basket on the right.

We are always on the lookout for ways to save time when doing laundry and sometimes shoving everything in one wash together can feel like the best approach. However, there are some things you should never wash together in the washing machine – and we are not just talking about lights and colors.

Laundry experts and fabric care pros have revealed that washing certain types of fabrics together can lead to irreversible damage and a subpar clean.