mislaunder

Etymology

From mis- + launder.

mislaunder means to launder incorrectly. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 80 out of 100.

verb

To launder incorrectly.“He notes that while a good quality hotel towel is good for 250-300 washings, most "don't reach the end of their life cycle" because they are either taken by hotel guests as "souvenirs" or are mislaundered.”