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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

These are the 6 dirty items you should always wash in hot water for a thorough clean, say experts

A washing machine and dryer next to one another with a laundry basket and detergent bottles on top.

With such an abundance of laundry advice available, it can feel a bit of at task figuring out which items to wash at hot temperatures (that's 130 degrees Fahrenheit and up), especially without damaging them.

But hot washes certainly have their place and are brilliant for killing bacteria. From bed sheets and baby clothes to towels, there are household items that need more sanitization than others, and our experts have clarified exactly which six items you should be turning the temperature up for.

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