{"id":30569,"date":"2023-10-23T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/?p=30569"},"modified":"2024-08-16T19:12:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:12:39","slug":"how-to-clean-bath-towels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-bath-towels\/","title":{"rendered":"The Right Way to Wash Bath Towels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bath towels are the kind of items that don’t seem to require any special care. After all, these simple cotton rectangles were made to withstand wear and tear. How hard could it be to take care of them? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple or not, washing towels the right way is key to both keeping them smelling fresh and helping them last as long as possible. If you’re wondering how to clean bath towels and how often to wash towels, then <\/strong>read on to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often to wash bath towels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like your bed sheets<\/a>\u2014or any item that regularly comes in close contact with your body\u2014your towels<\/a> should be washed regularly. But how often, exactly? You use them only when you’re clean (hopefully), so that means they don’t get dirty very easily, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your towel still absorbs your bodily fluids, as well as other smells and germs, just by hanging on a hook in your bathroom. So you probably need to wash your bath towels more often than you do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how often should you wash your bath towels to keep them fresh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts recommend washing them after three or four uses<\/a>. If you exercise often, then you might need to do it more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to wash bath towels <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know how often to wash bath towels, let’s talk about the best way to do it. True, your towels aren’t delicate items that require special care\u2014but if you want them to stay fluffy and luxurious for as long as possible, then it’s a good idea to follow a few simple tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Wash in cold or warm water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the manufacturer’s instructions, wash your towels in warm or cold water. We recommend washing Saatva towels<\/a> in cold water on a gentle cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Wash new towels before using them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While your new towels might look fluffy and ready to use out of the package, it\u2019s a good idea to wash them before using them. That’s because some manufacturers use chemicals to make them look extra fluffy and you don’t want those on your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Separate towels by color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Separate your towels by color and wash white, dark, and colored towels separately to avoid discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Don’t wash with other clothes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don’t wash your towels with other clothing as zippers and other hardware from your clothes can snag the fibers of your towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Pre-treat to get rid of odors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your towels are particularly smelly, then you can wash them first with \u00bd cup of baking soda instead of detergent and then wash them again with the detergent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Skip the fabric softener<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It might be tempting to use softener to make your towels extra soft and fluffy, but you’re better off skipping it. Fabric softeners can leave a waxy buildup over time, damaging the fibers and making your towels less absorbent. Instead, add \u00bd cup of vinegar<\/a>. Not only can this help make your towels softer but it can also help set the colors if your towels are new and remove detergent residue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to dry bath towels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After washing, you can toss your towels in the dryer, following a few tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n