5 Tips to Help Maintain the Softness of Towels and Bathrobes

Everyday comfort at home consists of small, sometimes barely noticeable details. You will probably agree that one of them is the soft and fluffy towels and bathrobes waiting for us after a pleasant shower or bath.

For this reason, the LONAS team shares tips on how to easily take care of bath textiles so that they are not hard and rough.

Wash regularly

Towels and bathrobes absorb various dirt every day, such as our skin cells, hair and skin care product residues, which make the fabric stiff and rough. To maintain the cleanliness and softness of towels and bathrobes, they must be washed regularly – once a week.

When washing any fabrics, it is very important to follow the product care instructions. Usually, towels and bathrobes are allowed to be washed at 40-60 °C. Washing at the highest permissible temperature effectively removes bacteria and dirt from the fabric, but washing at high temperatures also causes the product to wear out more quickly. For this reason, it is recommended to wash towels and bathrobes at higher temperatures one time, and at lower temperatures the next time.

Don’t use too much fabric softener

To make fabrics softer, do you need to add more fabric softener? As paradoxical as it may sound, using too much fabric softener makes towels and bathrobes rough and stiff. This happens because the leftover residue of the softener builds up in the fabric and hardens once it dries.

So, if you notice that the fabrics have become stiff after washing, wash them again, adding a glass of vinegar to the washing machine. Vinegar will remove the accumulated residues and eliminate odors.

Avoid bleach

Did you know that laundry bleach negatively affects the fibers of fabrics? After just a few washes with bleach, towels and bathrobes will become stiff and rough. To maintain the whiteness of the fabric, do not wash towels and bathrobes with other fabrics, even if they are light in color.

To soften rough fibers – use salt

If you want your bathroom textiles to be soft and fluffy, soak them in a salt solution several times a year. Before washing, soak towels and bathrobes in a salt solution (2-3 tablespoons of salt for 5 liters of warm water) and leave them for 30-40 minutes. After that, wash them in the washing machine using liquid detergent.

Dry in the dryer or in the shade

If you have an automatic laundry dryer, dry your towels and bathrobes in it. Once removed from the dryer, the fabrics will be soft and gentle. However, avoid high temperatures when drying, as the fabrics may shrink.

If towels and bathrobes are dried outdoors, try to dry them in the shade because direct sunlight will fade the fabrics. Also, avoid overdrying the laundry as it will become stiff and rough.

Quality fabrics – a guarantee of durability

If you want your bathroom textiles to last long and reliably, you first need to purchase quality products. Poor-quality fabrics, even when cared for according to all rules, will quickly wear out and become rough. If you are looking for high-quality towels and bathrobes, choose fabrics made from natural fibers that are good at absorbing water.

At the LONAS online store and in our stores, you will find a collection of soft, gentle, and extremely durable LONAS towels and bathrobes. Bathroom textiles made from natural and high-quality materials are easy to care for, so they will last long and perform well.

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