Towels are dull and smell musty? Here's how to wash them to make them smell good again using 1 additional kitchen ingredient

Dull and musty-smelling towels can be a problem that interferes with comfort and cleanliness. The main cause is improper usage and care habits. When towels are not dried properly after use, the moisture trapped in the fabric fibers can become a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. This is what often causes towels to smell musty.

Excessive use of detergent can also worsen the condition of the towel. Detergent residue left in the towel fibers can cause buildup, making the towel feel rough and dull. In addition, drying it incorrectly, such as stacking it while damp, can damage the fabric fibers and reduce the absorbency and softness of the towel. This condition makes the towel less effective in absorbing water when used.

To keep towels clean and fresh, it is important to wash them regularly with the right amount of detergent and make sure the towels are completely dry before storing them. In addition, the use of additional ingredients can also be done to make towels cleaner and more fragrant. To be more precise, you can imitate the method used by the owner of the Instagram account @skill.rumahan in washing towels.

Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted that he did not only use detergent to wash towels. There is one kitchen ingredient that is also added in the washing process. Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @skill.rumahan on Saturday (12/10), the kitchen ingredient used is salt. In addition to salt and detergent, he also uses citric acid.

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Well, the washed towel looks cleaner, smells better, and has a brighter color. You can dry it in the sun to dry it quickly. That way, the towel can be reused. Basically, salt plays an important role in the process of removing dirt from towels. Reported from thespruce.com, salt can help remove dull stains and musty odors from towels because of its absorbent and antibacterial properties. When salt is added to the water when washing towels, it works to draw moisture and bind odor particles trapped in the fabric fibers. Salt can also help neutralize unpleasant odors in towels caused by bacteria and fungi.

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