Try these methods to make the towel as clean as new

by 人生
October 22, 2021

Why does the towel become sticky and smelly?

The reason for the sticky 快乾毛巾 towel is that it is covered with oil, dander and dust left by human skin. Over time, the dirt can make the towel dirty, slippery, and even a little sticky. The stinking odor is due to the growth of bacteria on the towel, especially in cold and humid weather, the bacteria stay on the towel and turn into an unpleasant smell.

If you feel that the towel is hard, it is probably because you use hard water where you live. The hard water contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Water sediments, over time, these sediments will accumulate in the fibers, making the towel dry and hard.

Method 1: Soak the towel in strong salt water

Concentrated brine is conducive to sterilization and color fixation. We can use a basin of strong salt water soaked towels, the concentrated salt water can effectively wash away the stain residues on the surface, and the use of high-concentration salt water can make the cells lose water, which is not conducive to the growth of bacteria. Soak for 10 minutes, take out the towel, and rinse with clean water, preferably tap water, for high cleaning efficiency.

Method 2: Steaming towels with baking soda

If students feel that Chinese towels are hard and dry and want to remove the insoluble sediment on the towels, they can boil a pot of water, melt the alkali into the water, and then wash the towels. The alkaline environment material culture that we often get in our daily study and life is to use baking soda, so it is the most convenient to use baking soda to cook towels.

Method 3: White vinegar soaked towel

If you can accept the taste of white vinegar, you can also soak the towel with white vinegar, or dilute the white vinegar in clean water and soak the towel for more than half an hour. White vinegar helps to soften the dirt on the towel. After soaking, rub it with clean water and place it in the sun to remove the peculiar smell and help sterilization.

Method 4: Wash rice and boil the towel

The remaining rice washing water after washing the rice can also be used to wash towels. Taomi water is a kind of natural weak alkaline water, which is very suitable for washing clothes. It has a soft texture and is not allergic to the skin. After the rice water is boiled, throw the towel into the water and continue to cook for 10 minutes. The dirt on the towel will be cleaned, and the taste will be much better than white vinegar.

Do not use your own laundry detergent or powder to wash towels

Many friends will say, living in a dormitory, can you use detergent or detergent to clean the towels? I suggest that you do not choose these chemical reagents, because the towels after cleaning with these chemical reagents are used to wipe your face. First, consider whether you have sensitive skin. If your facial skin is more sensitive, it is best to clean with strong salt water or baking soda. towel.

How to choose durable antibacterial towels?

Generally, there are two kinds of towels on the market: pure cotton and bamboo fiber. We generally use pure cotton, but I recommend bamboo fiber towels. From a health perspective, bamboo fiber towels are the best, followed by pure cotton "long-staple cotton", and pure cotton "fine-staple cotton" the worst.