Towels are an essential tool in the bathroom and one of the most used in our daily lives. Not only does it allow us to dry ourselves after bathing, but it also protects us from the cold and prevents us from experiencing very sudden temperature changes when getting out of the shower.
However, it is important to preserve the swimsuits as best as possible. Incorrect washing could not only cause greater wear and tear on the towels, reducing their useful life, but it would also give a greater feeling of roughness and stiffness after use.
Although the deterioration of clothes is inevitable, there are a series of tips and tricks that allow us to extend the life of fabrics as much as possible. In this way, we will not only amortize the use of our favorite towels, but it will also allow us to save on the purchase of new ones.
Wash your towels efficiently
Washing towels properly is essential to improve their conservation. Sometimes it is common to classify this fabric as resistant and put it in the washing machine with other garments that do not require much maintenance. This is a mistake, since washing them with the rest of the laundry could facilitate the accumulation of lint and other residues.
It is therefore advisable to wash the towels independently in the washing machine, alternating between hot and warm water programs. In fact, continuous washing in hot water contributes to the wear of the fibers and therefore to a greater feeling of roughness.
Towels are a reservoir of germs and bacteria, which is why frequent washing is so recommended. So, use a mixture of baking soda and white cleaning vinegar every two to three months to disinfect the fabrics and leave them looking like new. In addition, this mixture will not only reinvigorate your clothes but will also eliminate bad odors that have settled on them.
It is also possible to reduce bad odors by controlling the washing cycles. In this way, it is advisable to put the towels in the washing machine every three or four uses. In this way, we will not only avoid wear and tear, but we will also reduce contact with bacteria, fungi and remains of dead skin.
It is also advisable to use mild detergents, as these could also permanently damage the fibers of our towels. Use mild detergents and avoid using fabric softeners to make your towels last as long as possible.
Air your towels
Keeping your swimsuit clean is just as important, if not more so, than washing it when it gets dirty. Therefore, select a suitable place to let your towels dry after each use so that they do not retain moisture. In this way, we will not only prevent the spread of fungus, but we will also avoid finding them dirty the next time we need them.
When storing, avoid small and humid places. Stacking clothes in bathroom closets, especially if they are not yet completely dry, can damage their fibers and increase their deterioration.
It is advisable to shake the towels after each use. This will not only allow us to remove the excess water that remains and air the garment, helping it to become fluffier over time.
Avoid contact with cosmetics
Cosmetics and beauty products usually share space with towels in the bathroom. However, it is advisable to avoid putting them together, as they can cause several problems that could reduce the life of our shower clothes. Makeup products can leave very persistent and difficult to remove stains, the main ones are:
- makeup bases
- Eyelash Mascara
- Eyeliner
- lipstick
Direct contact of these cosmetics with our towels will not be harmful. However, the complexity of washing could lead to the use of specific care products, repeated washing cycles and excessive rubbing, permanently damaging the fibers.
Additionally, these products are largely made up of ingredients like oils, silicones, and chemicals that can discolor and weaken the fibers in our towels, giving them a worn-out feel.
These tips are not only useful for the maintenance of towels, but also for other shower linens such as bathrobes or dressing gowns. However, even though they help to extend their useful life, it is advisable to buy new towels every few years or when there are obvious signs of wear and tear.
