This is a
quick and easy way to get soft towels.
Do you know
those scratchy, stiff towels that feel like they scour your skin clean after
you have a shower? While some people enjoy the feeling, others would rather
have a softer towel, like what you would get in a hotel. Because of this,
plenty of people add a load of fabric softener to their laundry, but you really
shouldn't do that!
What
causes towels to stiffen up?
We all know
it occurs, but we're not sure why: why do our towels become harsh and stiff
with time? The reason the fibres are roughened is due to the minerals in our
water. Accordingly, towels can be used for two to three years before they start
to wear out. But if you follow these suggestions, you can prolong their lives.
Quality
It actually
doesn't matter if you purchase the pricey or inexpensive version of various
household items because they are essentially of the same quality. However, it
isn't the case with towels. Investing in the more costly alternative when it
comes to towels is undoubtedly a wise choice. They will endure a lot longer
than inferior ones. It's
crucial that they are nice and thick and made completely of cotton.
Fabric
softener
You may be
accustomed to adding a significant amount of fabric softener to your washing
machine in order to ensure that your towels are soft after washing. But since
it has the opposite impact, this is precisely what you shouldn't be doing. The
fabric softener damages the fibres and forms a coating on the fabric, making it
harder for the towel to absorb water. Additionally, when the fibres are harmed,
your towels will get rougher more quickly. Choose a natural fabric softener
from a nature store to give your towels a pleasant smell.
Ironing
Although
ironing your towels may initially seem to make them softer, over time the
fibres will be harmed. Furthermore, why would you ever iron your towels? They
don't really wrinkle.
Soaking
Soak your
towels in a solution of lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and water before
washing them. After that, simply wash them as you normally would, and they will
emerge wonderfully soft. The vinegar and lemon juice's sour scent will be
completely eliminated in the washing machine.
Dryer
Towels that
have been tumble dried appear pleasant and silky, but in reality, this makes
them less absorbent of water. This also makes them more prone to damage,
necessitating replacement purchases earlier. It might be best to let them dry
outside in the breeze. They will stay soft because of the way the wind moves
them as they wave. Set the dryer to the coldest setting if you must use it to
dry them.