Don't just wash them, here are some tips for cleaning kitchen towels so they're free of musty odor and don't get stiff when they dry.

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Even after washing, kitchen towels often still have a musty odor and become stiff when dry.

Brilio.net - Washing kitchen towels often seems like a simple household task, but it often brings its own challenges. Kitchen towels, which are often used to wipe kitchen surfaces, hands, and even cover food, tend to absorb various aromas and stains. As a result, even after being washed, kitchen towels often still give off a musty smell and become stiff when dry.

The problem of musty odor in kitchen towels is usually caused by the accumulation of bacteria and moisture that is not completely removed during the washing and drying process. If the napkins are not washed immediately after use or not dried properly, bacteria can grow and produce an unpleasant odor. In addition, the use of inappropriate detergents or rinsing is not clean enough can also cause napkins to become stiff after drying.

To solve this problem, some extra steps are needed in washing kitchen towels. An Instagram user @rumah_stia once shared the trick through one of the videos uploaded. She admitted that washing alone is not enough to completely remove odors and stains.

As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @rumah_stia on Tuesday (10/15), kitchen towels that have been washed must be soaked again. However, not with soap, but using vinegar. Well, this kitchen ingredient can make the napkin fabric softer.

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For a clearer way to clean it, prepare water until it fills half the pan. Then boil it until it boils if it does, put 2 tablespoons of baking soda into it. Stir and put in the kitchen towel to be washed.

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Press the napkin until all parts are submerged. Then boil for 10-15 minutes. This process will help remove dirt and various stains on the napkin. Therefore, do not be surprised if the boiled water is dirty and cloudy.

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After that, throw away the remaining boiled water. Then rinse with vinegar. The method is, prepare a small bucket, then pour vinegar into it. Stir and put in the boiled kitchen towel. Well, vinegar will help dissolve dirt and soften stiff kitchen towels.

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Next, you can immediately wring out the kitchen towel without having to rinse it again with water. If so, dry the kitchen towel. That way the kitchen towel will not be stiff when it dries later.

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