How to wash terry towels

Housewives are well aware that washing wool is a rather difficult task. But did you know that the most ordinary terry towels can deliver no less trouble. The wrong approach will completely lead to the loss of their properties.. How to wash terry towels in a washing machine and in manual mode? How to keep their excellent performance and softness?

In this difficult task, simple rules will help us, following which we can keep terry towels soft and fluffy. There is nothing complicated here, so there is nothing to be afraid of - this is not wool and not delicate fabrics that require a special approach. So, how to wash terry towels?

Why does a terry towel become hard after washing

In order to answer this question, we need to imagine the structure of a terry towel - looking at it under a strong lens, we will see that it consists of many loops of villi. They are responsible for excellent sensations, softness, elasticity and good absorption of moisture. Being subjected to improper washing, these loops go astray, losing the ability to keep their shape. As a result, once the soft surface of the towel becomes hard, it loses its ability to absorb water.

The wrong choice of washing powder, wrong washing and even wrong drying lead to damage to the structure of the fabric. Are you used to drying everything in the hot sun? Then get at your disposal hard terry towels, unpleasant to the touch and hardly absorb moisture.

Also, terry towels become hard due to washing in hard water - you need to soften it or choose the right detergent. You can also use ordinary vinegar for this.Just add it to water and rinse terry towels in it - they will become softer and silkier. And then we will consider how and with what to wash towels.

Rules for washing terry towels

First of all, we will deal with washing terry towels in an automatic washing machine, since they are rarely washed by hand. So what do we need to know? First of all, you should carefully read the characteristics of your washing powder and make sure that it is suitable for our purpose. But it's best to throw away the powder and get a good liquid product, which, by the way, will come in handy for you too. washing the blanket in the washing machine.

Liquid washing gel is good because it is well removed from the fibers of fabrics - and we remember that terry towels have a complex structure with many loops of villi. Detergent particles can get stuck in these loops, causing stiffness. Over time, the towel will not be used at all.

If we use the gel, then the problem with good washing out of the powder will be solved. By the way, do not forget to get rid of bleaches - they harm terry towels. If you want to make your towels softer and cleaner, use vinegar and a good liquid cleanser. Vinegar will make towels soft, and liquid detergent will remove stains. Vinegar should be used in manual soaking mode (for example, in a basin). Interestingly, soaking in vinegar solution helps to cope even with stubborn stains, for example with traces of grease on clothes.

It is better to wash colored and white terry towels separately - this way we will exclude accidental coloring of white fabric. Modern dyes are very resistant, but practice shows that towels are sometimes prone to staining. Also, do not wash terry towels with things that have any metal or plastic fittings - they can damage the pile.

The next step is choosing a program. Here we must focus on the following parameters:

• Washing temperature - not higher than +60 degrees;
• Spin - up to 800 rpm;
• The type of program is standard (no economical or similar programs).

Why can't you use economical programs? The thing is that they suggest a reduced amount of water in the tank, and terry cloth absorbs moisture too well - it needs more water to rinse it (programs for washing baby clothes are often endowed with such properties). Also, do not neglect the additional rinse - this will help to better remove the remnants of washing powder.

After we have chosen the program, we need to use pre-soaking - this contributes to a better removal of stains and dirt. Also, in the process of washing terry towels in automatic washing machines, attention should be paid to the use of air conditioners.Many housewives neglect this, but in vain - air conditioners restore the structure of tissues well, making them softer. The same applies to washing terry towels in automatic washing machines.

We already know on what mode to wash terry towels. To do this, we will use programs that most closely match the above characteristics. Now let's talk about hand washing.

The first stage of hand washing terry towels - this is a mandatory soak in a soapy solution (only not hot). If necessary, use a soak in a weak solution of vinegar, which will make the towels softer (add 15-20 ml of vinegar per liter of warm water).

At the second stage, we produce the main wash. To do this, carefully massage the towels in a basin or in any other container, using a suitable liquid agent. If you want to make towels softer, add salt to the water. After the wash is completed, we proceed to rinsing - here you need to do at least three approaches, each time changing the water. We can carry out the very first rinse in lightly salted water (for softness).

After washing is completed, we proceed to an equally important stage - to drying. This stage is no less responsible than others. And this is where housewives make mistakes. But we will talk about them a little later.

How to wash terry towels

Now we know how to wash terry towels in washing machines and by hand. It remains only to figure out - but how to wash them? As we have already said, liquid products (gels) should be used for this.

Take a look at any household supermarket - there you will certainly find a whole bunch of all kinds of products focused on washing a wide variety of fabrics and products. Also carefully review the capabilities of your washing powder. But it is best to give preference to liquid products.

How to dry towels

In order to properly dry a terry towel, you need to remember one simple rule - you can not dry terry things in the sun itself. The hot sun tends to damage the fibers of the fabric, making them more rigid. It will be very problematic to return the properties of terry towels after such drying.

It is best to dry them in the wind, from the side of the shade. The wind will quickly remove the remaining moisture and preserve the properties of the fabric. Also, do not use the dryers built into some washing machines - they will only ruin your terry towels, making them hard.