You come home from work; and when you leave you dry yourself with a new, fluffy, absorbent, and very soft towel. There is no greater pleasure in life than this, right? However, with time and as we use and wash the towels, they lose quality and this comfortable and delightful moment becomes a daily gesture that does not bring us the slightest delight. The towels become rough and are no longer able to absorb water droplets in the same way as before.

This is somewhat frustrating because spending all our salary to buy millions of new towels to always experience this satisfaction is not part of our plans, right? However, what you probably did not know is that there is an infallible trick to keep the towels as impeccable as the first day after using them for a while.

If you make an effort to take proper care of your swimwear, you will be able to enjoy years of silky and irresistible garments. You just have to follow the following tips to wash the towels correctly. Are you doing it right? Take note

Wash towels correctly: Ideal products

Did you know that not all types of products are suitable for washing your towels? Take note of the types of soaps that ARE suitable for this:

• Conventional detergent: To wash your towels you can use the same detergent that you use to wash normal clothes. However, be careful, because it is recommended that you use half the standard size. Because? Well, because excess detergent is one of the main reasons why towels fade.
• Mild detergent: If you are going to wash delicate towels, it is better to separate them from the rest of the clothes before putting them in the washing machine. Yes, it is preferable to wash these types of towels on their own and with a mild detergent (remember to use only half the standard size to better maintain its fabric).
• Vinegar: A very effective trick to prevent discoloration of the fabric of the towels is to add white vinegar to the detergent. This product will help you keep your towels for much longer and, in addition, it is also a great help to disinfect. Use vinegar every two washes and you will keep your swimwear away from bacteria!
• Chlorine-free bleach: Did you know that bleach is an ideal product to disinfect and keep your towels looking like new? Of course, if you decide to use bleach you must use one that does not contain chlorine since this component could cause it to discolor. You can pour a glass directly on the towels five minutes after starting the wash.
• Avoid fabric softener! Contrary to what many people think, this product is not the most suitable if you want to keep your towels looking like new. It contains chemicals that deteriorate its quality during.

Tricks to take care of the towels and that they remain as new

If you want your swimwear to stay like the first day, there are a number of tips that you should keep in mind. Grab a pen and paper and write down!

• Temperature: Temperature is one of the most important factors that you should pay special attention to when washing towels at home. Say goodbye to cold water. Towels, regardless of whether they are white or pastel in color, should be washed in very hot water if you want to maintain their color. In the event that your towels have bright colors, it is best that you use warm water for proper washing. Only in the case that the towels are very delicate should you use cold water to prevent them from shrinking.
• Wash separately : As we have already mentioned before and taking into account that the color and material of the towels influences the type of washing that should be used, the most appropriate thing is to separate the towels from the rest of the clothes. In this way you will also prevent your other clothes from ending up full of the typical lint that towels usually release during the wash cycle.
• Wash the towels once a week : To take care of the towels and keep them in perfect condition, the right thing to do is to wash them once a week since their type of fabric and their constant humidity facilitate the proliferation of bacteria and microbes in them. Therefore, to avoid it, it is best to wash them with this periodicity. Of course, we must also take into account the type of towel that we are going to wash. Fancy towels or hand towels may not need to be laundered as often as a regular towel or bathrobe.

How to dry towels to keep them longer

Drying is another of the fundamental points in the conservation of towels. These garments remain damp and wet for a long time and the most common thing is that over the years they acquire strange odors and even mold. Therefore, the most recommended is the use of the dryer.

If you don’t have a dryer, nothing happens; another option is to hang them outdoors in a place where they receive direct sunlight. When you take them out of the washing machine, you will notice that your towels have become clumped. For this reason, it is advisable to shake them before hanging them so that the and the garment recovers its flexibility.