More than once you have taken a towel after taking a shower or a machine wash cycle and noticed an unpleasant smell . Even new towels can have this problem.
This bad smell is caused by the moisture absorbed by the towel . In this article, we will show you how to prevent towels from always smelling bad .
These are simple tricks that allow us to have towels that are always clean and scented , but also softer and more pleasant to the touch even for very long periods.
No matter what material towels are made from—whether fiber or cotton—they all tend to retain moisture and smell bad. Plus, moisture can also promote the growth of bacteria.
Ingredients: 250 ml of white vinegar, 125 grams of baking soda, hot water.
Simply put the towels in the washing machine and activate a hot wash, adding only white vinegar.
Once the first cycle is finished, we start another one, this time adding only the baking soda. It is very important to do two washes and not mix the two ingredients. Once the second cycle is finished, air dry the towels.
White vinegar contains acetic acid, which is effective in removing bacteria and moisture trapped in towel fabrics. Vinegar also helps soften fabrics.
Baking soda helps to thoroughly clean and disinfect clothing, also eliminating bad odors.
I always recommend scented towels
One of the causes of bad odors is bacteria, which find in wet towels an ideal environment to proliferate. Every time you take a shower, let the towel air dry so that it dries completely.
Do not use too much detergent when doing laundry. Excessive use of detergent can clog the towel fabric, making it less soft and preventing it from absorbing water.
Replace your fabric softener with plain white vinegar, it’s more natural and has a slight bactericidal effect.