It’s a hard life, being a towel. All that hard water and friction can really wear a fabric down. Even our fluffy, luxurious Turkish towels need a little pampering now and then, to keep them feel their best.
Have you ever asked the question ‘How do I keep towels soft?’ Our company Experts have put together some tips to get your towels as good as new.
Cut Back On Detergent
Towels feel stiff because they start to build up soapy residue. By using a little less detergent than suggested, your machine’s rinse cycle will have an easier time washing out those last pesky bits of soap.
Wash in Warm Water
Replace Fabric Softeners With Vinegar
Fabric softeners contain silicon that will make towels water repellent, so they won’t get as good a wash. Instead, soften your towels by using one cup of white vinegar about every six weeks; this will remove the soapy residue that makes towels feel rough, bringing back softness while restoring them to full absorbency. Simply run the towels through a regular washing cycle, then redo them using vinegar instead of soap.
Use Baking Soda
This will help loosen up fibers and clean off any chemicals or grime, making your towels softer. Just mix half a cup of baking soda with your normal amount of detergent. As an added bonus, baking soda naturally eliminates musty odors that may have built up – say, if you left damp towels lying around in a gym bag or in a pile on the bathroom floor.
Lighten Your Load
Don’t put too many towels in your washer at once. Not only will it strain the machine, it won’t allow enough room to rinse out all the dirt and detergent from your towels. The same goes for your dryer; if you overload it, there won’t be enough air in the dryer to properly fluff the fabric. So you’ll get stiff, matted towels, instead of soft, fluffy ones. For most standard machines, try two or three bath towels at a time, along with hand towels and washcloths.
Go Easy On The Tumble Drying
True, it makes towels fluffier, but the heat from the dryer can damage the integrity of the Turkish cotton. So use a lower setting or alternate between air drying and tumble drying. You can also partially dry towels on the line and then finish them up in the dryer. If you prefer line drying, shake the towels out afterward to fluff up the fibers, or toss them in the dryer in a cool setting for additional softness.
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