Brilio.net - After several washes and uses, towels that were initially soft and well-absorbent can become stiff and uncomfortable to wear. The main cause of this change is usually the buildup of detergent residue and minerals from hard water, which makes the towel fibers rough. In addition, excessive use of fabric softener can also reduce the towel's ability to absorb water, making it feel dirtier and less effective.
But not only that, the buildup of residue and improper washing habits can also contribute to the damage to the texture of the towel. Washing towels with hot water and drying cycles that are too long can damage the fibers, causing them to wear out faster and lose their original softness. Towels that are not properly dried can also become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold, which not only makes them smell, but can also make the towel rougher and more uncomfortable to use.
To overcome this problem, there are several steps that can be taken. A Facebook user Laundry Karpet Duri once shared a simple trick in washing dirty and rough towels. Through one of the videos uploaded, he claimed to be able to make towels softer and brighter in color.
As reported by BrilioFood on Monday (23/12), this Facebook user Laundry Karpet Duri admitted to only using kitchen ingredients to wash towels. Well, the kitchen ingredients in question are baking soda and dishwashing soap. But not only that, he also relies on citric acid and detergent.
photo: Facebook/Dust Carpet Laundry
Then for a clearer way to wash it, you only need to put the towel in a bucket. Then add 1 tbsp of citric acid, dish soap, detergent, and 1 tbsp of baking soda to taste. If so, pour hot water until the towel is completely submerged. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
photo: Facebook/Dust Carpet Laundry
Next, soak the towel for 30 minutes only, no need for too long. Once soaked, wash the towel as usual. You can rub it or scrub it with a brush. After that, dry it in the sun to minimize moisture that can trigger mold on the towel. Well, after drying, the towel will be shinier, softer, and of course brighter in color.
photo: Facebook/Dust Carpet Laundry
This video about the towel washing trick immediately caught the attention of netizens and has been liked by more than 1,800 Facebook users. It is no wonder that many netizens then gave direct responses through the comments column. Most even admitted to being interested in trying it directly.
" I just used detergent and hot water to soak it overnight and it was clean ," said Jeanne Agnes on Facebook.
" Thanks for the tips, sis. I want to try it ," wrote the Facebook account Gitaa.
" Useful tips ," commented the Facebook account Sehatku AD
" Very cool, beautiful sister. Thank you very much for the delicious, useful tips and also the ingredients ," said Beby Fatmawati on Facebook.
"Great tips, sis," said Maryam on Facebook.