A rough towel after a shower? Thanks, but no thanks. If you feel like you could use it to sand a parquet floor, then it's time to completely overhaul your laundry routine. The good news? You don't need an expensive washing powder with shiny packaging, or a miracle fabric softener with exotic flowers in the middle of the Himalayas. The solution is much more homely — and it works. What you need for soft towels!
Everything you need for soft towels, are four simple ingredients (yes, you read that right) that most people already have at home. The secret isn't in the quantity, but in the right combination and order. Once you master them, you'll have soft, fresh towels on the go — without any extra effort or salon chemicals. Ready? Let's go step by step.
Forget Rough Towels — Ingredients for Softer, Smelling Towels
1. Baking soda – a natural softener that works
Start with ½ cup baking soda, which you add directly to the washing machine drum, to the towels. Baking soda acts as a natural degreaser, neutralizes unpleasant odors and softens the water. It also ensures that the detergent and vinegar in the following steps do their job even more effectively. A real miracle whitening powder.
2. Detergent – less is more
When it comes to detergent, the golden rule is: less is really moreIf you've been pouring detergent up to the “MAX” mark, believing that it will get cleaner, we have news for you – detergent residue can build up in fabrics, making them stiffer. So add more a smaller amount, as usual, and trust the process. It will be easier on the machine and softer on the towels.
3. Vinegar – the secret ally for soft towels
The next step is unexpected for many, but extremely effective: use instead of fabric softener white vinegarPour it into the compartment where your floral-scented fabric softener would normally be. The vinegar removes detergent residue, has antibacterial properties, and softens fibers — without the pickle smell, we promise.
4. Temperature – moderate and effective
Finally, the temperature. Towels should be washed at medium temperature, ideal for 40 °CThis kills most bacteria, but leaves the fabric intact and soft. High temperatures can damage the fibers, making them as hard as a hairy emery sponge. Moderation is the key to long-lasting softness.
Conclusion
If you thought you needed a scientific formula to get fluffy towels — surprise! It's all in simple but effective tricks. Baking soda, a little detergent, vinegar and the right temperature – and you already have soft towels that any pampered spa visitor would be happy to use. No extra costs, no stress. Just softness that impresses.
