Cleaning fans transform 'dingy' towels to bright white with 99p hero ingredient
If you have white towels in your bathroom, then you know that after a while they stop being bright white and start to take on a dull and dingy grey shade, no matter how many times you wash them.
And while having old towels on display might be unsightly, it turns out you don't have to rush out and spend money on replacing the bathroom must-haves - as there's an easy way to restore the white gleam to your towels without having to break the bank.
In fact, according to one cleaning expert, all you need to get your white towels looking as good as new is one kitchen cupboard staple that you probably already have at home. And if you don't, it could cost you as little as 65p to pick some up from your nearest supermarket.
Deyan Dimitrov, CEO of Laundryheap, said the best thing to use when tackling towels that have lost their shine is to add half a cup of baking soda - also known as bicarbonate of soda - to your washing machine along with your usual detergent.
Baking soda costs just 65p from both Asda and Tesco, and works wonders for a whole host of cleaning jobs around your home, as well as being a key ingredient in baking.
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Speaking to The Express, Deyan explained: "Baking soda is like a superhero when it comes to tackling tough laundry challenges. Just add half a cup of baking soda along with your regular detergent when washing your towels. It works wonders in freshening them up, removing stains, and neutralising any unwanted smells.
"It is not only great for freshening up your towels; it also helps brighten white fabrics. If you have dingy or yellowed towels, adding baking soda to your wash cycle can help restore their whiteness. Just remember to follow the care instructions on your coloured towels, as baking soda may have a slight bleaching effect."
And if you want to add even more cleaning power to your wash, Deyan said you can mix your baking soda with white vinegar to create a "game-changing" mixture that can help to strip detergent residue to leave your towels soft and fluffy.
He added: "When it comes to washing towels white vinegar can be a game-changer. Add about half a cup of white vinegar to your washer during the rinse cycle. It acts as a natural fabric softener and helps break down detergent residue, leaving your towels softer and fresher."
As well as this, it can help to eliminate any lingering odours which may have built up over time, which can be a real problem with towels that can end up smelling of mildew. Deyan's final piece of advice was to always wash towels separately from other laundry where possible, as they often require a different type of wash to your clothes.
"While it might be tempting to toss everything into the washer together, washing towels and clothing separately is a good idea," he said, "Towels tend to be more absorbent and can release lint during the wash cycle. If mixed with clothing, those little lint particles can cling to fabrics and make them look less fresh.
"Additionally, towels often benefit from a hotter water temperature and a more robust washing cycle to remove dirt, oils and bacteria effectively. By keeping them separate, you can give your towels the TLC they deserve without compromising the delicate fabrics of your clothing items."
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