After a bath or shower, nothing is more pleasant than wrapping yourself in a warm, fluffy towel. The problem is that laundry can quickly become rough over time. Towels are particularly prone to losing softness and absorbency over time. They quickly become rough and unpleasant. However, this roughness and wear of bath linen is not inevitable! First of all, choosing quality cotton towels is very important. And very often, you just need to adopt the right actions to finally obtain soft, absorbent and fluffy towels. Here are grandma’s maintenance and cleaning tips to do it without chemicals. No more feeling like you have to wipe yourself with cardboard or sandpaper!
Remember that you should always clean your new towels for reasons of hygiene and optimal absorption. This goes for all linens, bathrobes and washcloths. In addition, there are tips to restore the absorbency of your bath towels.
What to never do for soft towels
– Using too much product doesn’t clean any better! On the contrary, this clogs and hardens the fibers. Limit the doses of detergent and do not use chemical softeners. The latter removes the absorbency of sheets and towels.
– Do not overload the drum of the washing machine. The friction of the towels against each other has the effect of hardening them.
– Also, only wash bath linen (bath towel, washcloth, towels, bathrobe, etc.) without mixing it with clothes. This could damage the fibers, particularly because of the buttons and zippers.
– Avoid ironing and high temperatures for washing and drying: heat can damage towels and make them less soft.
The right actions for soft towels
– As for the washing machine, never exceed 60°. If possible, wash them at low temperature (40°), which is more ecological, economical and protective for the fibers in the long term. Add a tennis ball or wash balls in the drum to soften towels without adding product.
– Si possible, put your towels in the dryer. This device restores their plumpness, flexibility and softness. No dryer? Shake your towels manually for a long time after washing to air out the fibers!
White vinegar, a must to bring sweetness
White vinegar easily replaces fabric softener to soften towels! In fact, he removes limescale which makes towels less soft and dull. Furthermore, he deodorizes bad odors unpleasant moisture and helps remove stubborn stains. And luckily, it doesn’t leave any odor on the laundry after washing. The bath linen simply smells clean! To use it, simply slide it into the compartment dedicated to fabric softener.
Other natural products to make towels soft
More alcohol vinegar on hand? No worries: other natural ingredients may do the trick! This is particularly the case of lemon juice which has exactly the same effect as vinegar. Instead of chemical softener, it will also purify the laundry very effectively. Otherwise, it is also possible to add baking soda: 2 tablespoons with the detergent and a little in the drum. Air freshener, this one will preserve and revive rough colored towels by removing limescale. Also think about vegetable glycerin, excellent for saving a felted sweater. Dilute 5 tablespoons in mineral or distilled water. Then mix well and pour everything into the washing machine. Finally, our last tip: a two-hour bath in a basin of water with aloe vera gel. Magic!