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Learn how to whiten your towels, as well as keeping them super soft and beautiful for longer: Easy, quick and cheap tips
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Over time, bath towels tend to become rough and dirty. This happens because some care is forgotten during washing. Learn how to whiten your towels, as well as keep them super soft and beautiful for longer. Of course, all this while spending little and using only non-toxic and easily accessible products.
How to whiten bath towels and prevent them from getting dirty again
Vinegar and baking soda
Of course, this duo couldn't be left out here, since it's one of the most powerful when it comes to cleaning. Especially when it comes to clothes, because its mixture eliminates any ingrained stains. In addition to cleaning and whitening, it also kills germs and leaves the towel super soft, regardless of color.
How to use
In a basin with very hot water, mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1/2 cup of baking soda. Add the light-colored towels and let them soak until the water is lukewarm. If they are very dirty, rub them a little before putting them in the washing machine. Now just add the same amount of products to the washing machine and wash as usual.
Hydrogen peroxide
This is a perfect solution if your towels are not only dirty but also moldy. Hydrogen peroxide helps remove heavy stains and clean clothes. It also eliminates most germs, leaving the towel perfect for use. It should only be used on light-colored towels without patterns that bleed dye.
How to use
Add 125 ml of hydrogen peroxide directly to the wash water during the soaking phase. Open the lid, let it sit for 30 minutes, then close it. Let the machine do the heavy lifting and enjoy your white towels. Instead of fabric softener, you can use vinegar.
Lemon Juice for Colored Towels
If you want to get rid of colored towels, this is the best option. This is because, in addition to removing the dirt, it enhances the color. Not to mention the citrus aroma during the wash, which is wonderful. It is a gentle, safe cleaning and perfect for those who love citrus fruits.
How to use
In a basin, add hot water and half a cup of lemon juice. Dip the towels one by one, using a wooden spoon, for example, to avoid burning yourself. Let them soak until lukewarm and then put them in the washing machine for a full wash. Instead of fabric softener, you can use vinegar.
Salt to whiten white and colored towels
If you’re looking for a cheap and effective ingredient, then you need to try salt. It not only helps whiten clothes, but it also restores the softness of even the most worn-out fabrics. So, it’s perfect for those rough bath towels that seem impossible to rescue.
Vinegar and baking soda
Of course, this duo couldn't be left out here, since it's one of the most powerful when it comes to cleaning. Especially when it comes to clothes, because its mixture eliminates any ingrained stains. In addition to cleaning and whitening, it also kills germs and leaves the towel super soft, regardless of color.
How to use
In a basin with very hot water, mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1/2 cup of baking soda. Add the light-colored towels and let them soak until the water is lukewarm. If they are very dirty, rub them a little before putting them in the washing machine. Now just add the same amount of products to the washing machine and wash as usual.
Hydrogen peroxide
This is a perfect solution if your towels are not only dirty but also moldy. Hydrogen peroxide helps remove heavy stains and clean clothes. It also eliminates most germs, leaving the towel perfect for use. It should only be used on light-colored towels without patterns that bleed dye.
How to use
Add 125 ml of hydrogen peroxide directly to the wash water during the soaking phase. Open the lid, let it sit for 30 minutes, then close it. Let the machine do the heavy lifting and enjoy your white towels. Instead of fabric softener, you can use vinegar.
Lemon Juice for Colored Towels
If you want to get rid of colored towels, this is the best option. This is because, in addition to removing the dirt, it enhances the color. Not to mention the citrus aroma during the wash, which is wonderful. It is a gentle, safe cleaning and perfect for those who love citrus fruits.
How to use
In a basin, add hot water and half a cup of lemon juice. Dip the towels one by one, using a wooden spoon, for example, to avoid burning yourself. Let them soak until lukewarm and then put them in the washing machine for a full wash. Instead of fabric softener, you can use vinegar.
Salt to whiten white and colored towels
If you’re looking for a cheap and effective ingredient, then you need to try salt. It not only helps whiten clothes, but it also restores the softness of even the most worn-out fabrics. So, it’s perfect for those rough bath towels that seem impossible to rescue.
How to use
Bring the amount of water needed for your basin to a boil in a pot. For every liter used, add a tablespoon of salt. Dissolve it very well, place it in the basin and carefully add the bath towels. Let it soak until lukewarm, scrub and wash as usual in the machine.
How to avoid getting dirty again
In addition to whitening your bath towels, you can also prevent them from becoming dirty. To do this, it is important to follow a few simple rules:
Wash light-colored towels separately from colored towels;
Do not use a towel for more than 5 days, but if you want to use it for more than that, do not use it for more than a week;
Use the right amount of washing powder. Using too much will cause grease to accumulate instead of cleaning, given the reduced absorption of the fibers;
Place to dry in a ventilated place – outside the bathroom – after use.
Care when washing towels
Always try to separate towels from other clothes.
Don’t use too much fabric softener, as it can ruin your towels and harm your health. Replace it with white vinegar or this homemade fabric softener
Always store towels in a dry, airy place.
For new towels, soak them in a bucket of water and three tablespoons of baking soda.
When folding towels, spray them with ironing water to make them smell nice.
With these tips, it will be easy to keep your towels in good condition and with a pleasant smell.
