Towel washing tips Towel buying guide

Our daily life is inseparable from the use of towels, but if we do not pay attention to the hygiene of towels, it is easy to be infected with bacteria, so the washing of towels deserves our attention. How much do you know about towel washing techniques?

Towel washing techniques

Water temperature: 30~35℃ is suitable

Although pure cotton towels can temporarily withstand 125 ~150℃ high temperature, but the long-term high temperature will cause the cotton cloth to be damaged. Therefore, when washing pure cotton towels, you should avoid overheating the water temperature. The optimal water temperature for washing pure cotton towels is 30~35°C;

Selection of detergent builder: use less detergent and do not use pure chlorine-containing detergent

Use as little detergent as possible on cotton towels to make the terry surface of the towel more fluffy and soft. Choose a detergent with mild performance and avoid pouring detergent directly on the towels for cleaning. Detergent residue will cause the towels to harden. It is recommended to use mild detergents; try to avoid using chlorine-containing detergents and bleach; When softening, avoid using fabric softeners containing silicone resin. After using such softeners, a small amount of wax will remain on the towels, which will affect the water absorption performance of the towels;

Classified cleaning

Color separation: light-colored towels and dark-colored towels should be washed separately;

Classification: Towels are double-sided coil fabrics that should be combined with clothing, especially clothing with metal hooks, metal zippers, buttons, etc. Wash separately.

Towel purchasing guide

1. Dark-colored towels cost more than light-colored towels, and light-colored towels are more durable than dark-colored towels. Because the cost of dark colors is high, that is, the chemicals invested, the dyeing time is longer. Therefore, the damage to the fibers is great. And the darker the color, the worse the fastness. It is best to use light colors for children. Don’t buy embroidered towels.

2. Wet towels are easier to rot than dry towels and are prone to bacterial infection.

3. It will harden after being used for a long time.

4. When purchasing towels, you should try to buy them in large shopping malls, supermarkets or specialty stores, and choose products from regular manufacturers. Qualified towel products should have standardized logos, indicating the manufacturer, place of origin, telephone number, trademark, implementation standards, washing methods, etc.

5. Look at the appearance: whether the towel is sewn finely and neatly, whether the pile height is flat, whether the color is pure and bright, and whether there is no uneven depth

6. Feeling : You should choose a towel with fluffy texture and soft touch. Such a towel feels elastic in the hand and sticks to the face, giving people a soft and close feeling. The towel should not be dry or hard to avoid damaging the skin. Generally speaking, high-quality towels feel fluffy, soft and non-greasy, are soft and elastic when held in the fist, and do not shed lint when patted.

7. Test water absorption: If water droplets are dropped on a good-quality towel, it can be quickly absorbed. If used to wipe hands and face, it can quickly dry the water and remove dust; while inferior towels can It is slippery on the face, does not absorb water, and does not remove stains.

8. Measure the color fastness: Pour hot water of about 80℃ into the basin, then put in a towel and lift it up and down to wash. It is better if the water in the basin does not change color. If there is obvious fading, it indicates that the printing and dyeing quality is poor, which is harmful to human health.

9. Smell: Qualified towel products should have no peculiar smell.

10. Burning raw materials: Take out a yarn from the edge of the towel and twist it into a circle, ignite it with fire, it will burn quickly, the ash will be black, light and residue-free, it is pure cotton or cellulose regenerated fiber. If the combustion is not clean and there are lumps in the ash, it means that the yarn is a blended yarn mixed with chemical synthetic fibers.

Have you learned the towel washing skills?