Kitchen towels are like old friends: they're always there when we need them, but we often take them for granted. They wipe up soup spills, catch runaway oil drops and deal with crumbs. And then we ungratefully leave them with all the stains until they are so hideous that not even a dog wants to smell them. But don't worry, there's a solution for your most loyal kitchen equipment - just a few tricks and your cloth will be back in shape, ready for new culinary adventures! How to properly wash kitchen towels?
Sure, it might seem like getting stains out of tea towels is something you could easily fix with a little detergent and hot water. It's not quite like that! Once those legendary tomato sauce or coffee stains settle in, you need more than just soap—you need a strategy. So get ready because you're in for a stain removal adventure that will restore your tea towels to their former glory!
Photo: envatoHow to properly wash tea towels to remove all stains?
First step: Preparation
Always treat stains before washing the cloth. If it's on a cloth greasy stain, apply a little dishwashing detergent and rub it in gently. Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water. For colored stains such as residues tomatoes or coffee, try a paste of baking soda and water that you leave on for a few minutes.
Washing in the washing machine
For best results, use hot water, as it dissolves fats and removes stains more effectively. It is recommended to add vinegar or baking soda, which will remove unpleasant odors and additionally clean the cloths. If you have white cloths, you can use them bleach, and a safe cleaner for colored ones.
Soak for better results
For really stubborn stains, we recommend soaking the cloths overnight in a solution of vinegar, baking soda and detergent. This mixture will remove stains and refresh textiles.
Drying and maintenance
After washing, dry the cloths in the air or on a medium temperature in the dryer, as the high temperature can permanently fix the stains. Also, avoid fabric softeners as they reduce the absorbency of cloths.
Photo: envatoAdditional tips
If the cloths are still not clean or smelling good after all these steps, it may be time to replace them. It is also recommended to have separate cloths for different tasks in the kitchen to avoid too much wear.
With proper washing, your tea towels will be clean, fresh and ready for new kitchen adventures!
