Kitchen towels absorb not only moisture, but also traces of culinary experiments.
Grease, berry stains, tea stains - these stains seem indelible. But there are tricks that will make the fabric shine again.
A shock dose of whiteness
Chlorine solution is an emergency solution for white towels.
Dilute 100 ml of the product in 0.5 l of cool water. Soak the fabric for 15 minutes, then wash as usual.
Important: this method is not suitable for colored towels - chlorine will destroy the pigment.
Vinegar against odors and stains
The acid dissolves fat and kills bacteria. When hand washing, soak the fabric for an hour in warm water with 100 ml of vinegar added.
For the machine, pour a glass of vinegar into the conditioner compartment and run a cycle at 30°C. If the unpleasant “aroma” remains, repeat the wash without additives.
Citric acid + soap
Combo for fruit and vegetable stains. Grate 50 g of laundry soap, dissolve the shavings in a basin of hot water.
Immerse the towels for 60 minutes. Wring out, sprinkle the stains with citric acid, rinse after 20 minutes.
After washing, dry towels outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Once a month, treat them by boiling them with soda (1 tbsp. per liter of water) - this will remove ingrained odors and prevent the growth of bacteria.
Follow these tips and the stains will remain only in your memories.
