How to make terry towels soft and fluffy after washing?

Many people choose only terry towels for the reason that they are very soft and very pleasant to the touch. It is very convenient and comfortable to use such a product after a warm bath. But over time, all these pleasant quality towels disappear. What is the reason and how to return to the favorite product the same softness? All answers are in this material.

Before we think about how to make the towels soft again and what means to use, so that they become tender after washing, let's look at the reasons why they become rigid. When you know exactly what causes this or that problem, then it becomes easier to cope with it.

Often cheap and low-quality powder adversely affects the quality of the pile. If the low-quality detergent is not completely washed out of the fibers of the fabric, then the thing after washing will definitely become tough. Also, hard water can adversely affect the softness of the product.

In the event that you washed terry cloth products in a washing machine without observing the recommended temperature conditions, the softness of the cloth may also decrease due to too high water temperature. In addition, the pristine quality of such a product may be damaged due to improper drying or if you iron the towels without steam.

The reasons we figured out. What to do with those towels that have become tough. Is it really impossible to return them softness and make them so that they are fluffy again. To cope with the task is quite realistic even at home. We have useful tips that will help return the towels softness.

Returning the softness of your favorite towels is easy and simple, if you know some secrets. Let's start with the most common and easy way. To start the product should be immersed in clean, almost ice-cold water. They should be left in such water for at least twelve hours. Therefore, it is best to soak them overnight.

After this product should be thoroughly rinsed. This should also be done in cold water. After this procedure, slightly squeeze each towel, shake it and dry at room temperature. Ideally, they should be dried in a room with high humidity, then the villi will definitely be soft again. To do this, you can use an ordinary humidifier.

Ordinary salt and ammonia often help many women in the household. It is these two components that will help return the towels softness and brightness. For one liter of warm water you will need one big spoon of salt and a small spoon of ammonia. Once the salt has dissolved, immerse the product in the solution and leave it there for three hours. After that, rinse thoroughly with cool water and dry. When drying, follow the same recommendations that we discussed above.

If the towel becomes hard after washing, then you can immediately soak it in a saline solution for about forty minutes. And after washing, taking into account all the rules and recommendations. For five liters of water, use two large spoons of any salt.

In that case, if the product became rigid after improper drying, then an iron with a steamer will help to return the softness to the fibers. Carefully iron the canvas using hot steam, and it will again become fluffy and pleasant to the touch.

The main reason why towels become stiff is improper washing.For this reason, it is worth exploring all the details of this issue to know exactly how to wash terry towels.

The first step is to choose the right detergent. Discard the traditional powders and give preference to liquid detergents for washing. In the composition of such funds should not be phosphates and chlorine. It is these components that are detrimental to the pristine softness of the towel. In addition, you can use a special fabric softener, which includes silicone. This tool is great helps to keep the softness of products.

In that case, if you add a bit of the most ordinary table vinegar during the washing process, this will not allow the product to become tough. Nine-percent vinegar - just 100 milliliters - should be poured into the compartment intended for the conditioner or rinse. And if you add a spoonful of sea salt with the powder, it will help soften the water, which will positively affect the quality of the washed towels. If sea salt is not, then it is possible to add a small spoonful of the most common baking soda.

During washing, it is recommended to use special “spiky” balls in the machine, which help to beat the towels and keep them soft. Such special balls can be found in any store, they are often used for washing down jackets or wool products.

In the event that you wash clothes by hand, then you need to follow other recommendations. Before the main washing process, be sure to soak the product in cold water for an hour or two. For hand washing, it is also better to use gel or any other liquid detergent. During the wash can not be much rubbed terry towel. It is necessary to erase it with smooth and light movements.

After that, you can soak the product for half an hour in water with salt, and then start rinsing it. During the rinse, you should change the water at least three times, so that exactly no detergent particles remain. During the last rinse, add a little table vinegar to the water to help soften the fibers. Squeezing the towel, do not unscrew strongly the product.

We have some more tips that will come in handy if you have new towels that have not yet lost their softness. Our recommendations will help you maintain their softness for a long time.

1. Never send a used towel to the laundry basket if it is slightly damp. In the crumpled form, a damp cloth will precisely lose its fluffiness. Be sure to dry the towel after each use, carefully straightening it.
2. When sending towels to the washing machine drum, make sure that there are no items with zippers, metal buttons or rivets among the things. Such metal products will ruin the terry cloth.
3. Before you start drying these types of towels, be sure to shake them several times and then hang them up.
4. Do not dry these products in hot sun or a hot battery. From high temperatures, the fabric loses its fluffiness and becomes stiff.
5. Do not fold towels more than four times for storage in the closet. It is best to store terry products in shelves or wicker baskets.

Having clarified all the recommendations and taking useful advice to action, you can be sure that in a few days in your house all terry towels will please you with their softness and fluffiness.

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