Poorly dried towels are prone to mildew and musty odour and even bacteria growth.
If they are dried the wrong way they are also more likely to stiffen, show wear and tear, and become less absorbent.
To avoid this happening, Kerry Hale at Mira Showers has shared some laundry tips on how to dry towels “correctly” to achieve “soft, fluffy towels”.
While it is a popular method for drying towels, especially during wet weather, using the tumble dryer could be
There’s nothing worse than going to use a towel only to find it’s hard, scratchy and uncomfortable.
New towels are usually soft, comfortable and luxurious but after being washed in the washing machine a few times they can quickly turn hard.
One of the reasons for this is the material of the towel. Cotton towels will retain water and this residual water binds the fibres together making them feel stiff after being washed.
Even when the towel feels dry to
The reason laundry, particularly towels, gets that musty smell is because there is mildew growing on them.
Mildew and other bacteria grow rapidly on soft, moist surfaces, so towels are an ideal breeding ground for them.
Mildew is what happens when bad bacteria evolve, but it’s very easy to get rid of, according to Christin Cieslarski, the creator of My Homier Home.
He said: “For the best method to remove musty, damp odours from towels, I’d like to share the
Deyan Dimitrov, CEO of Laundryheap, told Express.co.uk: “Baking soda is like a superhero when it comes to tackling tough laundry challenges.
“Just add half a cup of baking soda along with your regular detergent when washing your towels. It works wonders in freshening them up, removing stains, and neutralising any unwanted smells.
“It is not only great for freshening up your towels; it also helps brighten white fabrics. If you have dingy or yellowed towels, adding baking soda to your
Spanish locals have been spotted out before dawn to lay down their towels in a prime spot on a Costa Blanca beach – as holidaymakers are waking up earlier and earlier to claim sun loungers.
Early-risers in Torrevieja on Thursday proudly planted their flags in the sand even before the sun rose.
They started setting up at 5.30am just after council cleaners had finished their night shift as similar scenes also played out just over an hour’s drive away in
A hotel worker has been showered with praise for removing towels from the sun loungers at a hotel in Tenerife.
The security guard can be seen wandering round the poolside taking notes while wearing a luminous yellow jacket.
Under the view of a hotel guest absorbed in a book, he sets his sights on one of the deck chairs, places a tub of suncream aside and whips a green towel away from it.
He then folds it effortlessly with one
