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If after washing the terry towel becomes hard, then the washing rules have been violated. Don’t worry, there is a way out. From the article you will learn how to properly wash terry towels so that they retain their softness and color. You will also learn how to restore the original appearance of washed products.
What modes are suitable for washing towels
If you load towels into the washer, fill in the usual detergent and put on a fast program, you will pull out hard and poorly washed items.
What affects the quality of washing
Looking at the surface of the terry product through a magnifying glass, you can see hundreds of loops. They give softness, good water permeability to products. A new towel always quickly absorbs moisture, while a washed one only scratches the skin. Due to improper care, the fabric is damaged. This is facilitated by:
- Hard water. The high content of salts leads to the fact that they settle on the surface of the fabric. Mahra sticks together, becomes stiff and scratches the skin.
- Unsuitable powder. For terry products, as well as for delicate, woolen fabrics, a special liquid agent is required.
- Invalid mode. The further type of product depends on the program on which the washing is carried out. High temperature (boiling) and high spin speed lead to loss of fabric quality.
- Drying in the open sun or near a heat source. As a result, the fabric dries out and becomes stiff.
- Wrong ironing mode. Only steaming is allowed, not dry ironing.
How to wash a towel at home?
What mode to wash
First, separate the white towels from the colored ones. Choose a standard program with a full cycle: it involves the use of a large amount of water, which reduces friction between products. It is advisable to install an additional spin. At what temperature to wash? Not higher than 60 degrees for white towels, and 40 degrees for colored ones. The latter are subject to molting, so it is better not to take risks and keep the color of the product.
Wash heavily soiled items by soaking in soapy water overnight.
You can use balls with pimples to “break” the terry.
Spinning
The spin power should not exceed 500 revolutions. When you select the delicate washing mode, the spin cycle runs at the minimum speed, but you can turn it off altogether. Then be sure to dry the product in the fresh air, otherwise it will rot.
How to wash terry towels
Use liquid powders in bottles or disposable soap nuts that are thrown into the drum.
To maintain softness, use folk remedies:
- Salt has emollient properties. Add three tablespoons to the compartment of the dispenser tray, or dilute the salt in a container of water and pour into the tank.
- Add XNUMX% or XNUMX% vinegar to the dispenser section. When washing by hand, add vinegar directly to the tub or basin.
- Soda makes the fibers softer. Pour three or four tablespoons into the powder compartment. So does baking soda and vinegar.
You can use a silicone-based rinse. The cleaning filter will help to constantly soften the water: good quality water will flow into the washing machine, then less detergent will be needed.
How to soften towels after washing
To make soft towels soft after washing, leave them to soak overnight in warm water. Then squeeze lightly and dry. Another option is to soften towels: after washing, soak the products in water with salt for several hours.
You can always renew and refresh terry products. But it is better not to bring things to a deplorable state.
How to dry towels
It is best to do this outdoors. Try to avoid direct sun, otherwise the fabric will dry out and become stiff. Ideal – outdoors in the shade. You can install a dryer on the balcony and hang towels there, or just spread it on the surface – but then a cotton cloth is placed under the bottom.
Care instructions
Do not fold towels together with other dirty things, the fabric quickly absorbs odors. Try to wash the products as they get dirty, separately from the rest of the linen. Use liquid products or special products for terry. The primary color and softness of the fabric can be preserved if you take care of things in a timely manner. No need to wait until the towel in the basket absorbs dirt even more. When buying products, try to choose a quality product that will last even after washing in a typewriter.