The feeling of wrapping yourself in a soft towel after a bath is very pleasant and relaxing. However, towels can become rough and hard after a while. How can you change this?
It’s natural for towels to wear out, too. After several years of use, they may not be as soft to the touch as they were at first. There are proven ways to change that. Just follow a few rules to refresh your towels and give them that nice texture they’ve lost.
Fresh, clean towels ensure that your body is well cared for and that water is well absorbed after bathing. It’s best to wash them regularly – every two weeks or so, depending on individual preferences. This helps prevent the growth of bacteria, dust mites, and other microorganisms that can thrive in a warm and humid bathroom environment. Allergy sufferers and those with sensitive skin should do laundry with mild detergents more often so as not to irritate the skin.
Normally, we use an appropriate washing powder and softener. This combination will provide the best results. It is best to prepare a separate wash for just towels and bed linen, without exposing clothes or other textiles to damage. Many people mistakenly believe that softener is good for every fabric. To do this, always check the descriptions on the back of the package carefully. A common mistake is adding too much powder or fabric softener to your laundry
Unfortunately, the effect is completely opposite to the one intended – adding powder or liquid in inappropriate proportions causes the excess of substances to settle on fibres and stick to them. As a result the fibres do not absorb moisture in an appropriate way
As a result, they take longer to dry and are definitely stiffer. Resigning from the option of spinning, we can definitely prolong the freshness and good condition of towels. Intense spinning weakens them and makes the towels quickly become rough and unpleasant to the touch
If you have light-colored and white tow els, it is worth resigning from bleach. These are very intensive preparations that accelerate the aging of the material. Instead, take care to wash bright items only with others of similar color
In stores, you can find a wide range of products that are designed to help you properly care for bedding or towels by giving them the desired softness. It’s a good idea to try a few home remedies first. It’s not only more economical, but also more eco-friendly as it eliminates the use of synthetic products
For towels according to old methods, use vinegar and baking soda. In combination, they will work perfectly as a home fabric softener
Before washing, pour one glass of vinegar into the container intended for powder. In place of the liquid, place half a cup of baking soda. Then just set a normal program and wait. During this time, the vinegar will dissolve the deposits that the washing liquid previously formed on the towel fibers. The baking soda will help to remove them. This simple procedure will make the fabric much softer to the touch. Although the strong smell of vinegar should be neutralized by the baking soda, you can still run the rinse program at the end.
