Towels are an essential item in life, and they are needed for bathing, washing face, and wiping hands. It is in direct contact with the skin, so every time you use the towel, you need to wash it to ensure health and hygiene.
If it is not cleaned after use, or if it is not cleaned properly. Oil, dandruff, keratin, cleanser chemical residues and other substances that are contaminated on the towel will cause contamination to the towel. It causes the towel to turn yellow, black, and hard, and breed bacteria, viruses, and odors.
1. Prepare materials
Prepare a washbasin that is clean and not too small, making sure that the entire towel can fit in.
Prepare a glass of white vinegar, which has a sterilizing, disinfecting, decontamination effect, is able to soften the substance, and does not cause damage to the skin.
Prepare a spoonful of table salt, which has the effect of sterilization, disinfection, mite-removal, and color fixing.
Prepare a spoonful of baking soda, baking soda is a natural "washing artifact" that has a good effect on stubborn dirt and oil stains.
Prepare a pot of hot water, hot water also has the effect of sterilization and disinfection, and can soften the stains on the towel and enhance the cleaning effect.
Second, the cleaning steps
1. Make a cleaning solution
Pour an appropriate amount of hot water into the basin to make sure the towel is completely soaked.
Then add the prepared white vinegar and add a spoonful of baking soda to it. Stir well and the cleaning solution is done.
2. Soak a towel
Once the cleaning solution is ready, you can put a towel in it and soak it. Soak for about 30 minutes to soften and loosen the stains on the towel, and also eliminate the odor on the towel.
3. Scrub towels
After soaking for 30 minutes, you can take out the towel and gently rub it with your hands. Especially for those areas with strong stains, you need to use a little force.
If it is still not clean, you can add some baking soda or laundry detergent in an appropriate amount to assist in cleaning.
4. Rinse with water
Once you're done, you can put the towel under the tap and rinse it off with clean water. Make sure that there is no residue of white vinegar and baking soda on the towel.
5. Dry towels
If possible, it is best to expose the towel to the sun, which can further kill bacteria and make the towel soft again.
If there is no sun exposure, hang it in a ventilated place to dry. If left in an unventilated place, damp towels are prone to mold, bacteria and odors, as if they were not washed.
3. Precautions
1. Control the water temperature
Wash the towel with hot water, mainly to soften the stain. But the water temperature should not be too high, it is enough to control it at 50°C-60°C. If it is boiling water, it will damage the fibers of the towel.
2. The more white vinegar the better
Although white vinegar is a natural material, it is very environmentally friendly and safe. However, if it is excessive, it is easy to leave a vinegar sour smell on the towel, and it will also cause unnecessary waste.
3. Change towels regularly
Although through the above method, you can wash the towel clean. However, as a daily item, towels are used more frequently and have a limited lifespan. After a long period of use, the towel will naturally be damaged, and it must be changed every 3-6 months to ensure the health of the skin.
Summary at the end of the article
With the above cleaning methods, the towel can be washed clean, and the chemical residue caused by traditional laundry detergent can be avoided, which can irritate the skin. In addition to towels, pillows, pillowcases, bed sheets, quilt covers, and clothes can all be washed in this way.