2. Rust and Iron in Water
Not all orange marks are chemical burns from skincare. If you have iron-rich water — especially well water — it can leave rusty freckles on fabric. I learned this after visiting a friend in the countryside. Two washes later, my white towel was dotted with tiny orange specks.

The fix wasn’t more detergent, but a rust-removing laundry additive. It binds to iron before it settles into fabric.

3. Hair Products and Self-Tanners
Some hair products and self-tanners leave stubborn orange or brown stains, even when “dry” on skin or hair. Friction from drying transfers pigments onto towels. My clue? Faint orange marks on my hair towels despite never using self-tanner. Turns out my “warmth-enhancing” shampoo contained just enough pigment to do the damage.

4. Cleaning Products That Bleach
Bleach and hydrogen peroxide aren’t limited to laundry. They’re also in surface sprays, toilet cleaners, and disinfectant wipes. If you use them and wipe your hands on a towel, you may create bleach spots without realizing it.

A friend thought her washing machine was turning towels pink. In reality, she was cleaning with spray and then drying her hands on them.

How I Prevent It Now
Once I learned the causes, I treated towels like prized clothing:

Use white towels for face care — Benzoyl peroxide stains won’t show.

Wait for products to dry — Especially acne treatments or self-tanner.

Use filtered water or rust remover — Stops mineral stains before they set.

Keep a dedicated hair towel — Old towels catch pigment from shampoos and dyes.

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