Brilio.net - Towels are objects that are used almost every day to wipe the surface of the skin. It has a soft and thick material texture, making the towel easy to absorb water perfectly. However, because of its use, the towel is always damp. If you don't wash and dry it often, it will look dirty. In fact, it is not uncommon for black spots (fungus) to grow on the surface.
Towels that are already moldy certainly have an unpleasant odor. If it's like this, maybe most people will be reluctant to use it again.
To prevent this, make sure you wash your towels regularly. But even though you wash it regularly, sometimes black spots on the towels are still clearly visible.
Knowing this, some people deliberately soak towels in a citrus solution before washing them with detergent. After soaking for a while, the black spots on the towel will appear faint and even disappear.
But you know what? If you soak your towels in a citrus solution too often, you risk making the fabric fibers loose. As a result, the towel will quickly become damaged.
To get around this, you can imitate the method for washing smelly and moldy towels shown by TikTok user @bundaaqil. In the video upload, you can see a mother who only relies on simple cleaning ingredients to wash her towels.
Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @bundaaqil on Friday (22/3), the mother mixed 1 tablespoon of detergent with one kitchen ingredient, namely 1/2 tablespoon of dish soap, in a bucket. Then pour hot water as a cleaning mixture. Stir evenly.
photo: TikTok/@bundaaqil
If so, put the towel in the bucket. Make sure all parts of the towel are completely submerged in the cleaning solution. Once the soaking water is cold , immediately wring out the towel. Then scrub the entire surface using a brush.
photo: TikTok/@bundaaqil
Without expending extra effort, the black spots on the surface of the towel appear to be gone. Immediately rinse the towel using clean water. Then dry using the washing machine spin.
photo: TikTok/@bundaaqil
So that it doesn't get damp and smelly, dried towels can be dried in the sun. Wait a few moments until the towel is completely dry. If so, the towel can be used straight away as usual.
"Please try it, bro, because I have proven that my towels don't smell and get moldy easily," said the video owner.
photo: TikTok/@bundaaqil
Tricks for using a towel to keep the texture soft.
To keep the texture of your towels soft, here are some tricks you can try.
1. Avoid using bleach.
Don't use bleach or harsh cleaning products, as these can damage the fibers of the towel and make it rough.
2. Use less washer.
Use the recommended amount of detergent or less than recommended. Too much detergent can leave residue that makes towels feel rough.
3. Avoid using fabric softener.
Fabric softener may make towels feel soft at first, but over time it can leave residue that makes towels feel less soft. Instead, try using white vinegar as a natural softener. Add about half a cup of white vinegar to the final rinse when washing towels.
4. Don't overheat when drying.
Avoid drying towels at too high a temperature. Drying at high temperatures can damage towel fibers and make them feel rough. It is better to use medium or low temperature settings.
5. Don't overuse the dryer.
Leave the towels slightly damp after drying them in the sun or drying them in the dryer. Don't let them dry completely in the dryer, as this can stiffen the towel fibers.
By paying attention to the tips above, you can help keep your towels soft and comfortable to use.