Hard hard to be a towel!
All those hard water washes…
All that rubbing in the washing machine that wears out the fabric...
Terry towel, hand towel or bath towel:it doesn't matter!
Over time, all the towels become rough and tear the skin.
But then, how do you get towels that are as cozy as at a hotel?
Here are 7 easy tips to keep your towels soft and fluffy :
If the towels are rough to the touch, it is mainly because of detergent residue that accumulate in the fibers of the fabric.
The solution is to use a little less detergent than the amount recommended on your detergent package.
This will make it easier for your washing machine to remove the last soap residue that makes the towels harder and less absorbent.
If the washing water is hot, it softens the fibres and absorbs detergent better.
This removes dirt and residue that clings to the towels.
To find the ideal washing temperature, check the washing label on your towels before washing them.
It's paradoxical, but in the long run, fabric softeners make your towels more rough and less sweet!
Indeed, they contain silicone, which forms a film around the fibers and prevents water absorption.
Instead, to replace Soupline, use white vinegar to make your towels softer .
And the same goes for your beach towels.
White vinegar removes soap scum that makes towels feel rough.
Thus, they regain their softness and their absorption power.
You see making your own fabric softener is easy.
Approximately every 6 weeks, run a cycle with 250 ml of white vinegar and no detergent.
Then, make a second cycle with 150 g of bicarbonate. The tutorial is here.
Baking soda helps to relax fibers and to remove detergent residues .
This makes your towels softer and fluffier.
It's another way to make your own fabric softener.
Just add 100g of baking soda to your normal amount of washing powder.
A little extra, baking soda has powerful deodorizing properties.
Thus, it naturally eliminates musty odors from wet towels left in a gym bag or on the bathroom floor.
Don't fill your washing machine to the brim!
Indeed, if the washing machine drum is overloaded, there is not enough space between the towels.
And if the towels are too tight, the washing machine is less efficient for rinsing off dirt and detergent residue.
This rule also applies to the dryer. By overloading it, there is not enough air to soften the fibers of the fabric.
As a result, even after machine washing and drying, your towels become hard and rough.
For best results, it is recommended to fill your drum halfway , about 2-3 towels per wash depending on the size of your washing machine.
Similarly, wash your bath linen together in the same machine:bathrobes, towels, washcloths, bathrobe, bath mat, etc.
Separate them from other clothes that can damage the terry fabric (zipper, button, etc.).
To discover: The 6 Tips for a Complete Cleaning of the Washing Machine.
Here, the trick is to put one or two tennis balls with your towels when you dry them in the dryer.
As with commercial dryer balls, tennis balls help to soften the fibers s towels by limiting the effect of friction between them.
It is an excellent natural fabric softener.
Don't have any tennis balls handy?
Click here to find out how to make dryer balls with a simple ball of yarn.
To discover: Why Do I Put 2 Tennis Balls In My Washing Machine?
Those who own a tumble dryer know it:they work wonders to soften the laundry!
In the short term, your pads come out puffy, supple and very soft!
It's paradoxical, but repeated drying can also wear out the fabric towels and make them rougher.
To avoid this wear and tear, set your dryer to a lower temperature and a slower speed .
Similarly, it is also advisable to alternate between drying on a clothes line and drying in the dryer.
You can also partially dry the towels on a drying rack before refreshing them with a quick blow of the dryer.
You don't have a dryer? So, before putting them on the drying rack, don't forget to shake your towels well to make the fibers swell.
To discover: 5 Tricks To Dry Clothes Indoors MUCH FASTER.
Now you know how to make your bath and hand towels super soft.
And these tips are effective for all towels:terry, premium, honeycomb...
You've tried these pro tips to make towels softer and fluffier ? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
