How to wash terry towels?

A towel is an item that people use every day and more than once. Accordingly, they quickly get dirty. So that frequent washing of terry towels does not become a big problem, you need to follow some rules.

The appearance of a terry product over time should not differ in any way from the original. You should not write off everything for a long service life - you need to properly care for such things. In fact, there are several reasons why a towel can become rough:

• non-compliance with the temperature regime - hot water, overdrying;
• ironing without steaming and with a very hot iron;
• rough spin;
• unsuitable detergent and rinse;
• increased water hardness.

Instead of soda, you can use vinegar (only 9%). Such means, in addition to changing the composition of water, will enhance the effect of the powder. Rigid hairs are not only unpleasant to the touch, they can irritate sensitive skin.

If the towel has become more like sandpaper, do not rush to get upset and throw it away. There are two ways to restore the former softness:

• Prepare a special solution - 100 grams of salt and 3 tablespoons of ammonia per 10 liters of water. Fill them with the product and leave for three hours. Then wash as usual.
• Try a long soak (up to 12 hours).

Not all washing powders completely dissolve in water, especially in a typewriter where you cannot control this process. They remain inside the product, and its surface becomes harder. In addition, powder residues can cause allergic reactions. To avoid this, you should pay attention to liquid alternatives. There are many time-tested manufacturers and newcomers on the household chemicals market.

Of course, preference should be given to the first, as they have more opportunities to control their products, create new effective formulas, and conduct tests. The most famous brands are Procter&Gamble, Henkel, Neva Cosmetics. All of them produce not only solid, but also gel-like products. Among them, according to customer reviews, popular:

• Ariel;
• Tide;
• "Weasel";
• Drift;
• perwoll;
• "Myth";
• Frosh.

All things used by children must undergo special processing. Household chemicals should be as natural, hypoallergenic, and environmentally friendly as possible. The brands representing such products are: Our Mom, Eared Nyan, Umka, Cotico, Burti, Meine liebe, Sodasan, Sonett, Klar, AQA Baby.

For rinsing in order to make the linen soft, retain its shape and create a dirt-repellent effect, air conditioners are used. Their composition should ideally consist of surfactants, silicones and perfume.Silicones prevent the formation of pellets, retain brightness, softness, volume.

The aroma should be as natural as possible, with an unobtrusive smell. In demand: Vernel, Lenor, E, Eared Nanny, Frosch, Help. Whether baby rinse is necessary and how safe it is is a moot point.

If there is a fear of allergies, you can use a home remedy. To do this, mix 500 ml of boiling water with 200 g of soda and the same amount of table vinegar. The mixture will sizzle and foam, so the bottle needs to be larger. You need to add 10 ml for every 1 kg of laundry.

All information about washing, as a rule, is on the tag or label of the product. If you follow it, the product will not lose its properties and will last a long time. Before washing it is necessary to shake off the item and remove all stains.

Everything can be hand washed. The only nuance that must be taken into account is that the washing basin must be large, since the terry cloth absorbs a lot of water. However, it is good absorbency that is its main advantage.

The sequence of actions with this method should be as follows:

• Fill the container with water. It should not be hot for hands (approximately 40 degrees).
• If the water is hard, soften it with baking soda and dissolve the detergent. The required amount is usually indicated on the package.
• With heavy soiling, soaking from two to three hours is necessary.
• Directly during washing, you do not need to strongly compress the fabric.
• Rinse carefully, changing the water until you are sure that it remains clear. If required, dissolve the balm in the basin in advance.
• Carefully wring out, shake, straighten - now you can hang.

Machine wash saves time and effort. In this case, the following rules must be observed:

• Do not fill the drum too tightly, even if the permissible weight is not exceeded. It is better if your palm fits between the linen and the top edge.
• You can not throw things in one lump, they must be laid evenly.
• In order for the pile not to wrinkle, special balls or other devices should be used.
• Spinning at high speed can cause things to stretch and the fiber structure to break.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

• Load your laundry using the tips above.
• Pour the detergent, soak and rinse into the appropriate compartments. To do this, use a measuring cup.
• Select a mode that suits the material or gentle (delicate). The temperature should not exceed 40 degrees, and the number of revolutions - 400. Modern models of washing machines have modes that allow you to reduce the amount of water consumed. So, here such a program cannot be chosen.
• After completion, select an additional rinse, this will get rid of the remnants of the powder completely.
• Hang the straightened product on a rope or dryer.It is advisable to stop using clothespins, they can leave marks.

If there are stains on the towel, do not rely on the action of the detergent. It is better to spend a little time and withdraw them first. The main thing is to do it as soon as possible. After all, old dried spots (and even more so remaining after washing) will be much more difficult to remove.

In any case, white items should be washed separately from dark or multi-colored items. Otherwise, as a result, you can get stains or complete staining in a different shade. Many people find such things in everyday life impractical and refuse to use them. They get dirty like all other towels. But they look much better.

This color is universal and aesthetically pleasing, as an additional symbol of purity. It is not for nothing that only white textiles are used in hotels, hotels, restaurants.

If the towel has ceased to be snow-white, a gray tint or yellowness has appeared, bleaches will come to the rescue. There are many types on sale, of which oxygen-containing ones are the most suitable. If the bleaching product contains chlorine and other aggressive substances, it must be discarded in order to avoid tissue damage. Auxiliary particles, designed not to remove the stain, but to mask it (due to their reflective effect), are poorly rinsed out of the pile.

For security-conscious housewives, there are several ways to get rid of pollution using folk methods:

• For 5 liters of water you will need 25 ml of ammonia, 100 ml of salt and the same amount of hydrogen peroxide.
• Combine salt, 2 tablespoons of starch and 1 heaping tablespoon of citric acid with a warm aqueous solution of laundry soap.
• Weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Colored terry things also need special care. After purchase, each product requires a color loss test. To do this, the first time they should be washed by hand with added salt.

It happens that after washing the color remains saturated, and the water is colored - this indicates an excess of dye. For allergy sufferers, this is a reason to stop using them. If the color of the product itself has faded, it will help to refresh it. vinegar. It will also get rid of the bad smell.

Particularly dirty areas can be treated with a stain remover specifically designed for colored laundry, or one of the home remedies:

• Tea and coffee are removed with a mixture of 1 part ammonia and 4 parts glycerin.
• Wet traces of fruits and vegetables are covered with citric acid.
• Grease is perfectly washed with dishwashing detergent.
• Mustard, diluted to the consistency of liquid porridge, is applied to worn places and traces of stains left after washing.

The funds are applied topically with a clean white cloth. Do not intensively rub the same place, so you can stretch the loops. It is better to leave the product on the fabric for a while, and then gently rinse it off, making movements in one direction.

We recommend that you adhere to the following recommendations:

• Terry towels are washed separately from bed linen and clothing items (socks, sweaters, underwear). This is, firstly, due to the fact that they require different washing modes. Secondly, the mahr absorbs a lot of water, therefore, everything else does not stretch well. Thirdly, there may be metal or plastic fasteners or buttons on the clothes, which can damage the appearance of the product.
• They should never be left wet to prevent mold or other bacteria from growing. After use, the towels are dried and put into the laundry basket.
• Dry such things in an upright position. If this happens outdoors, it is better to place them in the shade. Watch the process to prevent overdrying. They need to be ironed with steam. The surface of the iron must not be hot.

• The main condition for all procedures is compliance with the temperature regime. Even kitchen and dish towels should not be boiled. Contaminated areas are treated separately by special means. After all, only soft towels absorb water well and are pleasant not only to the touch, but also visually.
• You can store towels by folding or rolling them into rolls. It is not necessary to fill the shelf from top to bottom so that the pile does not wrinkle.

How to wash so that your terry towels are always soft and fluffy, see the following video.