The towels we use at home can get hard from time to time depending on usage or washing in the washing machine. A hardened towel can be quite annoying. So how can we make hardened towels soft back?
Are you familiar with terry towels that seem to rub off your skin when you use them after a shower? Some people like the feel, but others prefer a softer towel like the one you get in a hotel. That's why so many people spill fabric softener on their laundry, but that's exactly what you shouldn't be doing! With these methods, you will get soft towels in a short time.
WHY DO TOWELS HARDNESS?
We all know this happens, but we have no idea why: why do our towels get stiff? This is because our water contains minerals that roughen the fibers. This means the towels have a shelf life of about two to three years before they wear out. You can still extend their life by following these tips.
1. QUALITY
It doesn't really matter whether you buy expensive or cheap for some items in the house; the quality is almost the same. However, this is not true for towels. Choosing the more expensive option with towels is definitely a smart move. They last much longer than the cheaper ones. It is important that they are made entirely of cotton, that they are beautiful and thick.
2. SOFTENER
You may be used to pouring a lot of fabric softener into your washing machine to keep your towels nice and soft. This is exactly what you shouldn't do, because it has the opposite effect. The softener damages the fibers and creates a layer on the material that will prevent the towel from absorbing water easily. It also means your towels will harden more quickly as the fibers are damaged. If you want to add a nice scent to your towels, buy a natural fabric softener from a nature store.
3. IRONING
Ironing may seem like it softens your towels at first, but in the long run you're actually damaging the fibers. And why would she iron her towels?
4. WET
Before washing your towels, soak them in a mixture of lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and water. Then wash them as you normally would and they will come out perfectly soft. The sour smell of vinegar and lemon juice will be washed away in the washing machine immediately.
5. DRYER
Drying the towels in the dryer seems to make them nice and soft, but it actually causes them to absorb less water. They'll also be damaged more quickly this way, which means you'll have to buy new ones sooner. You're better off drying them outside in the wind. Waving in the wind will cause them to stay soft. If you really want to tumble dry, put it on the coldest program.
6. SUN
Towels that are laid out in the sun and left to dry too much also harden. So don't leave your towels in the sun too long.
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