How to bleach white terry towels?

Who hasn’t encountered at least once in their life the problem of the spoiled appearance of white terry towels? Our cozy, warm bath should be just perfect, but gray, yellowed or washed-out towels spoil its image and our mood. Read on to learn how to restore them to their former attractiveness and freshness.

How to wash to maintain whiteness?

Agree that maintaining the original look is much easier than returning it. And for this we need reasonable care and washing. After all, if you do it wrong once, all the beauty and softness will disappear. We hope our tips will help you:

• When putting a newly purchased item into the drum, do not be lazy to study the label, which contains all the care recommendations. It indicates acceptable manipulations with the product. Such as using maximum temperature and washing, ironing and dry cleaning options;
• Avoid fully loading the drum, wash separately from other laundry;
• It is advisable to soak heavily soiled towels in a baking soda solution for several hours before washing;
• If the water hardness is high, it is necessary to add softening components to the drum. If it is hand washing, a vinegar solution works well;
• use liquid detergents, add conditioner when rinsing;
• use special laundry balls, they will keep the looped fibers soft and airy;
• When washing, set the delicate mode with an additional rinse cycle, this will save the structure of the fabric and protect it from deformation;
• Dry preferably in a well-ventilated place, avoiding overdrying.

Ways to whiten terry towels

If, after a certain time, it was not possible to maintain the whiteness, then you can try bleaching in several ways.

Mustard

This method not only helps whiten, but also has an antimicrobial effect. Dilute mustard powder with boiled water to the consistency of sour cream. Apply this mixture to the laundry and set aside in any container for five to seven hours, covering with a lid. After this time, rinse thoroughly and place in a regular wash.

Vegetable oil

Quite an effective remedy, despite the unusual nature of its use. The oil helps soften and remove any contaminants from the fabric fibers.. Boil water in a ten-liter bucket, add half a glass of washing powder, a quarter glass of 9% vinegar, oxygen bleach and the same amount of refined oil. Stir thoroughly and soak the towels overnight. In the morning, wash as usual in the machine.

Important! Add the oil last, since the film formed on top prevents the effective dissolution of other components.

Soda and soap

Boiling in this solution is a fairly simple and safe method. Dissolve a two-hundred-gram piece of 72% laundry soap, grated, in three liters of warm water. Add fifty grams of soda ash and mix well. Pour into towels and boil for an hour.

With boric acid

Dissolve two tablespoons in three liters of water. Let the towels sit for two hours, then wash with liquid detergent in the washing machine or by hand.

With potassium permanganate

Prepare two containers half filled with boiling water. In one we rub ½ part of a signet of soap, in the other we pour potassium permanganate powder until the solution turns red (about a teaspoon). Mix the contents of both basins and soak our towels for 5-6 hours. Rinse thoroughly and send to dry.

With chlorine

Use "Whiteness" with chlorine to remove stains. Take a tablespoon of solution per liter of hot water. Soak until completely cool, rinse thoroughly when finished.

Important! Try to resort to this method as little as possible, since chlorine has the ability to destroy fabric fibers, which will lead to rapid wear.

With hydrogen peroxide

Peroxide gives remarkable whitening results, and in a completely harmless way.. For a ten-liter bucket of hot boiled water, take 50 milliliters of peroxide and a tablespoon of ammonia. Place the products in this mixture for 30 minutes. The result will amaze you. Snow-white, stain-free towels will look like new again.

How to dry and store?

In order for soft, clean towels to have their original appearance after bleaching and washing, they must be stored correctly.To avoid overdrying, it is unacceptable to place them on heating devices or under scorching sunlight. It is better to do this in a cool, well-ventilated place.

It is advisable to place them for storage on cabinet shelves in a free state, without filling the space to capacity. Terry fabric must “breathe” and then it will remain voluminous and soft. There are removable shelves with a mesh structure on sale, you can use them.

By following all the above rules, you can extend the life and appearance of snow-white terry towels. What will give you unforgettable pleasure at the time of taking morning hygiene procedures and will lift your spirits for the whole day.