After several washes, towels can lose their softness and fluffiness, become stiff and lose absorbency. How can you restore your towels to their original appearance?
It turns out that there is a very simple and affordable method that requires only two ingredients that you probably have at home.
What you will need
To make your towels soft and fluffy after washing, you will need the following ingredients.
Vinegar
Vinegar is a natural and safe product that can clean towels from detergent residue, scale, dirt and unpleasant odors.
Vinegar also disinfects the fabric, killing bacteria and fungi. Vinegar will not damage the color and structure of the towels, but on the contrary, will make them brighter and softer.
Soda
Baking soda is another natural and safe product that helps soften fabric, improve absorbency, and add fluffiness to towels.
Baking soda also helps fight stains, grease, and unpleasant odors. Baking soda will not leave white stains on towels, but on the contrary, will make them cleaner and fresher.
How to use components
To use vinegar and baking soda to wash towels, you need to follow these steps.
Fill the washing machine with towels. Do not overload the machine so that the towels can be washed and rinsed well. Select a high temperature wash cycle to enhance the effect of the components.
Add vinegar to the rinse aid compartment. Measure the amount of vinegar needed depending on the size of the wash. Usually, half a cup of vinegar is enough for one wash. Don't worry about the vinegar smell, it will disappear after drying the towels.
Add soda to the powder compartment. Measure the required amount of soda depending on the volume of washing. Usually, a quarter cup of soda is enough for one wash. Do not add other detergents, as they may worsen the result.
Start the washing machine. After the wash is finished, take the towels out of the machine and feel the difference. The towels will be soft, fluffy and pleasant to the touch. You can dry the towels in the sun or in the dryer.
This method of washing towels with vinegar and soda is very simple, cheap and effective. You can use this method not only for towels but also for other types of fabric such as cotton, linen or flannel.
