No feeling compares to stepping out of the bath into a clean, fluffy towel. But keeping those towels clean and soft can be harder than it sounds. We’ve all been there: Our favorite bath towels turn lifeless and rough after a few washes. Maybe you just accept that fate or start washing them less, but those aren’t the only options to make them last longer.

How to make your towels last longer?

According to South East Chemicals, a detergent powder manufacturer in Jharkhand & West Bengal you can make your towels last even longer by following these easy tips mentioned below.

  • Wash towels with towels—only. This seems extreme, but it will extend their lives
  • Wash them with cold water
  • Wash whites with whites and colored towels with colored towels to bypass color bleeding

Use no more than the recommended detergent amount. This is particularly important for white towels. Overdoing it on the laundry detergent can make your towels turn a slight grayish color, losing their bright white hue, says the detergent powder manufacturer in West Bengal.

Preventing Mildew

Some people find that their towels will start to smell a bit stale or get mildewy with time, even after the towel is freshly washed. Often, this smell results from towels not thoroughly drying between uses, likely due to a lack of airflow.

Hang towels between uses—instead of storing them folded in a cabinet—to avoid any mildew. If the smell lasts, here’s a simple solution: We recommend washing those towels with one cup of white vinegar and half a cup of baking soda; the vinegar breaks down build-up while the baking soda neutralizes odor, says the washing powder manufacturer in Jharkhand.

How To Wash New Towels?

Make it a habit to wash new towels before using them. This is an important step because it is necessary to remove the factory-applied silicone coating, which can significantly reduce absorbency. When washing new towels, it is also good to use only half of the recommended amount of laundry detergent. In addition, for the best cleaning results, add a cup of white vinegar to the wash water. Using vinegar in conjunction with laundry detergent will set the colors and remove any detergent residue, leaving your new towels soft, fluffy and ready to use!

How Frequently Should You Wash Your Towels?

Every three to four days, your towels should be washed. Using towels for an extended period can unnecessarily expose you to bacteria.

Replacing

Unfortunately, even with the finest care, towels don’t persist forever, says the detergent powder manufacturer in West Bengal. Most regularly utilized towels will have to be replaced after 1-2 years. The tell-tale sign a towel needs to be replaced is that musty smell or when it has lost its fluffy, absorbent qualities—even if you’re doing all the above. Snip them into rags. Then it’s time to shop for more.