Over time, terry towels can lose their softness and become stiff. This may be due to improper washing, drying or storing of towels. How can you restore terry towels to their original appearance and softness?
Why do terry towels become stiff?
Terry towels are made up of many small loops that create volume and fluffiness. However, these loops can be damaged by various factors.
• Too much detergent or fabric softener. These products can remain in the towel fibers and stick them together, making the towel heavy and sticky.
• Water or drying temperatures are too high. This may cause the fibers to shrink and deform, and the towel to lose its color.
• Drying in the sun or on a radiator. This can cause drying and burning of the fibers, as well as their oxidation and darkening.
• Storage in a damp or dirty place. This can promote the growth of microorganisms and mold, which spoil the appearance and smell of the towel.
How to Make Terry Towels Soft with Salt
Salt is a simple and affordable remedy that can help restore softness to terry towels. Salt has the following properties.
• Dissolves residues from fabric softeners that stick towel fibers together.
• Moisturizes and softens the fibers, making them more elastic and fluffier.
• Disinfects and refreshes the towel, killing bacteria and fungi, and neutralizing unpleasant odors.
To make terry towels soft using salt, you will need the following ingredients and supplies.
• Salt (preferably sea or Himalayan, as they contain more minerals and microelements).
• Water (preferably warm or hot, as it dissolves the salt better and penetrates the fibers).
• Bucket, basin or sink (depending on the size and number of towels).
• Drying rack, rope or hanger (for drying towels).
The process of restoring the softness of terry towels with salt consists of the following steps.
1. Dissolve salt in water in the proportion of 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 liter of water. Pour the solution into a bucket, basin or sink.
2. Place the towels in the solution and leave them for 2-3 hours. Stir the towels occasionally to ensure the solution penetrates the fibers evenly.
3. Remove the towels from the solution and wring them out. Do not rinse the solution off the towels as it will continue to work during drying.
4. Hang the towels on a drying rack, line or hanger and leave them to air dry. Avoid drying in the sun or a radiator, as this can make the towels stiff again.
