Most housewives make the mistake of trying to soften stiff towels with fabric conditioner. Sue Dowling, an expert from Miraclebrand, explains that thick cotton soaks up soap, which builds up in the fibres over time, making the fabric rough and thin.
Sue Dowling, a home care expert from Miraclebrand, told Express how to make terry towels softer. The expert says that towels often become stiff and uncomfortable because most people wash them incorrectly, which damages the fibres.
Most laundry is made from synthetic fabrics, which are best kept soft by using fabric softener. However, towels are a different matter, as they are made from much denser cotton designed to absorb water, not soap.
Adding fabric softener can cause liquid to build up in the cotton, which can stop the towels from rinsing properly. This can make the towels stiffer, less absorbent, and gradually thinner over time.
Dauling says that using a normal tennis ball will help stop the lumps and bumps that normally appear when the skin is drying. Adding balls to the dryer will improve air circulation around the towels and separate the fibres. Just wash the towels as usual at high temperature with a little detergent. Then put them in the dryer with a few tennis balls.
The expert also explained what to put in the washing machine to make towels soft if you don’t have a tumble dryer. She recommends washing it in the same way, and most importantly, without adding fabric softener. If you want to get rid of a strong, unpleasant smell, you can pour a little citric acid or baking soda into the fabric softener compartment. When the towels are washed, use the rinse cycle, then take them out of the washing machine, shake them well to fluff up the fibres, and dry them naturally.