To destroy bacteria and potential mold, towels should be washed at a reasonably high temperature. 40 degrees is a reasonable temperature for washing towels but a 60-degree wash will eliminate more germs. It’s recommended to wash your towels once a week and change the towels as and when needed. Often, different people will tell you a variety of things about doing the laundry, until what should be a simple task becomes a nightmare. One of the most difficult decisions to make is, at what temperature to wash clothes. Before you start washing, make sure to check for care labels on your towels and fabrics. This will give you a fair idea of the maximum temperature at which you can wash your clothes. Because we spend so much time in contact with towels, they become dirty faster than any other fabric.