How to properly wash terry towels – tips from experienced washers!

How to wash terry towels to keep them soft?
Many homeowners may have noticed that after several washes, terry towels become stiff and unpleasant to the touch. To avoid this, it's important to learn how to wash towels properly. This is what this article will cover.

Reasons why a towel may become stiff

It's commonly believed that if a towel becomes stiff, it's due to its quality. In fact, this is far from true. Quality usually doesn't matter. Even an expensive, high-end towel can become stiff over time. If a homeowner buys a loose terry towel at a low price, it will struggle to withstand even a few washes, especially if washed at high temperatures.

Also among the most common reasons for the stiffness of terry towels is the quality of the water, which is generally hard in most regions of the country, and, naturally, the quality of the washing powder, which leaves much to be desired.

Products that can be used to make terry towels soft

Any housewife would be interested in learning about ways and means to make terry towels soft. It's worth helping her with this and explaining how to wash them properly.

It's worth noting that terry products don't like being washed with powders. Liquid detergents are now available, which are gentler on the fabric, so it's best to use them for washing towels. They effectively remove a variety of stains and don't leave the towels feeling stiff after washing.

If your region has hard water, even detergent won't help; your towels will still feel unpleasant. Vinegar can solve this problem. This product softens water perfectly, which means the problem of hard towels will be solved. During the final rinse, add a cup of vinegar to a bucket of water.

If you're washing a towel in the washing machine with regular detergent, be sure to use the extra rinse cycle. This will remove as much of the detergent as possible from the fibers, making the towel much softer.

Never set your washing machine to a high-speed cycle. This can damage the fabric.

Washing and Drying Tips

You should not resort to such a washing method as boiling. The item will become very stiff. Do not wash on a water-saving cycle.

You can add softness and fluffiness to your item by adding salt to the water in which you soak the terry towel for half an hour. If the towel is old or very stiff, you should also wash it in salty water.

Another good way to soften towels is to fill a bathtub or other container with cool water. Place the towels in the water and let them soak overnight. Then, in the morning, rinse them in fresh water and dry them. This will remove any detergents from the towels, which can also make them softer.

Terry towels should be dried in the fresh air, which they love so much.

It's recommended to shop around and find a special ball designed to break up terry wool during machine washing. This is a good, and most importantly, natural way to fluff up terry wool.

Regular mouthwashes should be used as sparingly as possible. Instead, it's recommended to purchase a mouthwash containing silicone.

It's best to wash colored towels together. This will cause them to lose their original brightness at roughly the same rate, resulting in a uniform appearance.

And a few more tips

It is very important for a housewife to know not only how to wash towels correctly so that they remain soft, but also how to care for them afterwards.

So, ironing items made from this material is strictly prohibited. There's no point. Some towels often indicate that this is not acceptable. If you really want to iron an item, you can use steam.

Don't throw dirty terry towels where you wash your laundry. This is because these items quickly absorb unpleasant odors and moisture, which can lead to mold growth. Once you need to wash a towel, it's best to do it quickly. Instead, schedule the wash for the very near future.

Don't let your towel get so dirty that you have to scrub it thoroughly with harsh detergents. If it's noticeably lacking its freshness, it's best to wash it. Furthermore, hygiene rules dictate that it should always be clean.

By following the tips and recommendations above, any housewife will be able to keep their towels looking great for a long time, and ensure they always stay soft and fluffy—a real treat. Good luck with this chore!

   

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