Often people are worried that household towels become hard, rough and lifeless after just a few uses. On the other hand, hotel towels always remain soft, fluffy and velvety even after long periods of use. After all, what is so special about hotels, due to which their towels remain so soft? The answer lies in a special care and washing method.
Why do household towels become hard?
According to experts, there are many reasons behind household towels becoming hard. The biggest reason is excessive use of detergent and improper rinsing (not cleaning properly after washing). When detergent remains in the fabric fibers, it gradually makes the towel stiff. Apart from this, hard water (which contains more minerals), wrong use of fabric softener and drying it in the sun for too long also spoils the quality of the towel.
What is the ‘secret’ of the hotel?
A special professional laundry system is adopted in hotels to take care of the towels. There the towels are washed with the correct amount of detergent, hot water and the correct rinsing cycle so that no chemicals are left in the fibers. Apart from this, hotels make limited and controlled use of fabric softener, which keeps the towel soft but does not form a coating on it. This is the reason why hotel towels remain velvety for a long time.
Follow this easy trick at home
If you also want to keep your home towels as soft as hotels, then some easy measures can be adopted:
First of all, do not wash the towels in too much detergent. Use mild and appropriate amount of detergent. After every wash, rinse the towel thoroughly with clean water two-three times so that no chemical remains.
Another effective method is to use white vinegar. Adding half a cup of vinegar during the wash once a month cleans the detergent and minerals accumulated in the towel fibers.
Along with this, use of baking soda is also considered very beneficial. Along with removing the odor of the towel, it also maintains its softness.
Correct method of drying is also important
The towel should always be dried in shade or mild sunlight. The fibers become hard when exposed to strong sunlight for a long time. Also, when using a dryer, it is best to dry on low heat.