BritishBasics - Towel Softener | Improves Absorbency and Restores Natural Softness 1 Litre Clear

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You can buy dryer balls or use clean tennis balls which can be placed in the dryer with the towels. As the drum spins, the balls bounce around and give your towels a good bashing. This will help to soften the fibres and make the towel softer. Shake Towels Baking soda is a great natural detergent and a kitchen cupboard essential. It's non-toxic, works wonders at getting rid of grease or stains (it's great for cleaning mattresses), and it can help to neutralise any odours that might be lingering on fabrics. It's also a great option if you’ve got sensitive skin or any allergies. Always wash new towels before you use them. This is essential, so don’t skip this stage! You don’t know what germs or product residue could be lurking on your new towels, even if they look spotless.

Optional: Add half a cup of bicarbonate of soda to the drum to deodorise towels. This can be done now and again, or when your towels are extra smelly. Coloured and patterned towels should be washed at a lower temperature to prevent colour fade or running. Use Fabric Softener Fabrics soften over time, and towels are no different, so be patient. ‘Your favorite worn-out T-shirt wasn’t as soft on day one as it is today,’ says Brian Delp. ‘Assuming that your towels are cotton, linen, or some other natural fiber, they will get softer with each wash.’ FAQs Why are my towels hard and scratchy?Make sure that when washing towels, you always keep the temperature above 85°F (30°C). This is because towels carry a lot of bacteria, considering they are used to dry your body and can be left damp for reasonable periods of time. Always take your freshly washed towels out of the washer and dry them immediately. If you leave damp towels in a washing machine, they can start to smell stale! Some communities have hard water, which means the water has extra minerals in it. Hard water can make fabrics hard and dull. Consider adding a water softening system to your home. If you do not have this option, add one cup of ammonia instead of vinegar to the washing. Dryer balls are a great way to reduce static, matting and stiffness. These balls bounce inside of the machine, which rolls out lumps and softens the fabric. If you do not have dryer balls, you can use tennis balls for the same effect. You may also want to try and air-dry towels every so often. You don’t want to over dry towels and permanently damage the fibres. All you need to do is choose a product(s), add it to some water, and pop the towels in the water for a few hours at a time. You can use a mix of Borax Substitute, soda crystals and detergent or bicarbonate of soda, water, and vinegar to strip your towels.

All you need to do is read the tag on your new towels, find out how they need to be washed, add them to the washing machine’s drum, and start a cycle. You don’t need to add anything else to the drum during this cycle – you can even leave out the detergent! The second way you can have softer towels is a rather old-fashioned method of drying your clothes. Just wait around for a nice, windy day and hang your clothes out on a clothesline outside. Wash only towels together: Wash towels with towels and separate towel colours. This will extend the life and quality of your towels. Spoiler alert: If you have had your towels for a long time or your towels are poor quality, there probably won't be anything you can do to make your towels soft again. And it's most likely about time you replaced them!

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Our goose down duvets have high 700 fill power. Fill weight is measured in GSM (grams per square metre). For example view our 9 tog king size goose down duvet for more duvet details. Over time, it is normal for towels to lose some of their softness and absorbency. Regular use means your towels might become stiff, scratchy, and discoloured over time due to body oils, detergents, and the minerals found in hard water. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to plump up your items. 1. Change Laundry Technique Make sure you don’t confuse baking soda with bicarbonate of soda,' warns Deyan. 'You can find baking soda at any regular supermarket. Add half a cup of baking soda directly to the washing machine drum, sprinkling it over your towels, to keep them naturally clean. Do not add laundry detergent.' 4. Add half a cup of white vinegar to your rinse cycle It’s fair to assume, because your towels are being used to dry your body after you get out of the shower or bath, that they’re going to be clean. Non-bio detergents work best at 60 degrees, so if you’re using non-bio, wash at a higher temperature accordingly.' 2. Don’t overfill the washing machine drum

There are many chemicals in fabric softener that have been linked to forms of cancer and other nasty diseases. Many say that fabric softener can make clothes more brittle and so they do not last as long. The truth, however, is that these people may have just been using too much fabric softener in their washes. Some scientists would recommend avoiding the use of fabric softener completely due to their chemical content. Is fabric softener bad for clothes? Separate your coloured towels from your white towels. Wash each pile separately, so you don’t have any colour run mishaps!There’s no better sensation than slipping out of the shower after a long day and wrapping yourself in the comforting embrace of a warm, soft, snugly towel. Using long strokes in one direction, brush the entire side of your towel, flip it over, and brush it again. If you did it right, your towels should be as soft as the day you bought them home. Don’t add too much detergent: "Be careful to only use the recommended amount of detergent (or use less) as this can clog up your machine and towels," warns Emily. "It can also result in bright white towels becoming slightly grey."

You can slow this process down in several ways. By far the simplest method is to use less detergent. It’s a good idea to wash new towels before using them for the first time. This will remove any chemical coating and make them more hygienic to use. If you plan on drying your towels outdoors, remove your towels from the line before they over-dry and go stiff, pop them in the dryer, and start a 15-minute cycle. This’ll help to fluff the towels up. One of the leading causes of stiff towels is leftover detergent residue from a wash. You don’t necessarily need the amount of detergent recommended on the bottle for each wash. Many people fall into the mistake of just choosing a fabric softener based on the price and scent, but there are other factors that should be taken into consideration. Brand

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Notably, some fabric softeners can make certain fabrics more flammable by reducing the effectiveness of flame retardants, so exercise caution if and when this is a concern. You'll find this in particular with children's pajamas and other garments meant to be flame-resistant.