How to keep your towels soft and fluffy
We all love a nice fluffy soft towel when getting out of a luxurious bubble bath, but they can often become dull and crispy if not looked after well. With a life expectancy of 5 to 10 years for a good quality towel, here is how to make yours last!
The Golden Rules of Towel Care
The First Wash
Always wash new towels alone before use. They’ve been handled in shops and treated with chemicals for a sleek finish! Use a cold wash with detergent, then tumble dry on low to get them ready for your bathroom.
Ditch the Conditioner
Stop using fabric conditioner on your towels! It wears down the fibres and makes them much less absorbent. Stick to a gentle detergent without additives to protect the quality and colour.
Top Washing Tips
- Separate Loads: Always wash towels separately from other garments in their own dedicated basket.
- Stink & Softness: Add a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda for fluffiness and a capful of white vinegar for strong odours.
- Frequency: Wash your towels at least once a week—or 3 to 4 times if you're a clean freak like me!
- Drying: Tumble dry on a low setting and remove while slightly damp to keep them supple. If drying outside, keep them in the shade to prevent the sun from bleaching the colour.
Treat Yourself!
Ready for an upgrade? Hampton and Astley make superior quality 100% Egyptian cotton towels that are durable and highly absorbent.
Use my unique code QUEENOFCLEAN50 at Hampton and Astley to get a set of 7 towels for half price!
Follow these simple steps and you will find that your towels stay fluffier and softer for much longer. If you would like to see more of my amazing cleaning tips, grab my books here!
Lynsey Queen of Clean xoxo
