How often should terry towels be washed: only experienced housewives know the answer
Fun fact: When you dry yourself with a terry towel, it is not the fibers that make up the towel that absorb the water, but the air bubbles between the threads.
Let's continue sharing useful information. Thus, the optimal pile length of a terry towel is 5 mm. Those with a pile of up to 3.5 mm are characterized by poor hygroscopicity, while too long a pile will quickly felt and the towel will become unattractive after the first wash.
Do you want a life hack that will help you choose a quality product?
Easy: before buying, pull the threads of the towel. If you can easily pull them out, and the loops unravel, this means that you have a low-quality product in front of you.
Let's also talk about the rules that should be followed when washing terry towels so that they retain their softness for as long as possible.
Firstly, the so-called "three-wipe rule" applies to such textiles. It states that after the third use, the towel should be washed.
Secondly, to keep your terry towels soft, use salt water and throw a couple of tennis balls or laundry balls into the drum.
And thirdly: you cannot boil terry towels or iron them.
