How to wash kitchen towels

How to wash kitchen towels in the washing machine

This method is suitable for products of moderate soiling or will help get rid of fresh stains.

What you need

• Washing powder or gel.
• Bleach. It is better not to take chlorine-containing products that can destroy fabric fibers. Opt for oxygen formulations that are effective on stains and are suitable for both whites and colored items.

How to do

Load the towels into the washer, add powder, bleach and conditioner to the compartment according to the instructions on the package. Then select the appropriate mode. White and light products made from natural fabrics can be wash at a temperature of 90 degrees, colored - at a temperature of 60 degrees, black and dark - at a temperature of 40 degrees. Take the towels out of the washer immediately after washing and hang them to dry.

Try not to exceed the consumption rates for washing powder and fabric softener, which are indicated on the packs. If you go too far with the means, they most likely will not wash out to the end and remain in the fibers of the fabric. As a result, towels will take longer to dry, acquire a stale smell, and you will have to change them more often.

How to wash kitchen towels by boiling

The old and effective way will help restore the products to their original appearance.

What you need

• Washing powder.
• Bleach.

How to do

Take a large pot or metal bowl that will fit all the towels. Please note that separate containers are needed for colored, dark and white fabrics. Pour cold water into the pan, add one tablespoon of washing powder and bleach to 1 liter of liquid. Please note that for dark and colored things only suitable oxygen. Dissolve the funds in water, put towels there, put the pan on the fire and bring to a boil. Colored and dark things can be boiled for 20 minutes, white - for an hour.

After the procedure, carefully remove the towels from the water with tongs so as not to burn yourself. Rinse thoroughly in cold water and leave to dry.

How to wash kitchen towels with vegetable oil, ammonia and soda

With this method, even old stains of various origins can be removed from the fabric.

What you need

• 3 tablespoons of ammonia.
• 3 tablespoons of refined sunflower oil.
• 5 tablespoons of baking soda.
• Washing powder.

How to do

Take a large container, such as a pot or bucket. Pour 5 liters of hot water. Dissolve ammonia, sunflower oil in it and soda. Soak towels in this mixture for 4 hours. To keep the solution hot longer, cover the container with a lid.

After the procedure, wash towels with powder by hand or in a typewriter and hang to dry.

How to wash kitchen towels with vegetable oil and salt

The method is similar to the previous one and will come in handy if it was not at hand ammonia. Helps to get rid of old grease stains.

What you need

• 3 tablespoons of refined sunflower oil.
• 5 tablespoons of salt.
• Washing powder.

How to do

Pour 5 liters of hot water into a large bucket or pot. Dissolve oil and salt in it. Soak dirty towels in this mixture, cover the container with a lid and leave for 12 hours.

Then take out the products, wash in the machine with powder and send to dry.

How to wash towels with hydrogen peroxide and ammonia

An easy way that does not require long soaking. Means will remove both fresh and old difficult pollution. For example, coffee stains or iodine.

What you need

• 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide.
• 1 tablespoon of ammonia.
• Washing powder.

How to do

Pour 5 liters of hot water into a large pot, basin or bucket. Add hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. Dip towels into the solution and leave to soak for 30-60 minutes.

After that, take out the products and wash them with detergent by hand or in a typewriter.

How to wash kitchen towels with citric acid

Try to remove fresh or old stains.

What you need

• Half a bar of laundry soap.
• Lemon acid.

How to do

Grind the soap on a grater. Dissolve the chips in a bowl of hot water. Dip towels in the liquid and soak them for an hour.

After that, remove and squeeze the product well from excess moisture. Sprinkle generously citric acid on stains and let it soak in. After an hour, rinse the towels in cold water and send to dry.

How to wash kitchen towels with mustard powder

What you need

• Mustard powder.
• Washing powder.

How to do

Method 1

Dissolve 200 g of mustard powder in 5 liters of water. Soak dirty towels in this mixture for 10-12 hours.

Then wash the products by hand or in a typewriter using washing powder.

Method 2

Suitable for spot stain removal.

In a separate small bowl, mix mustard powder with water to make a thick paste. Apply a thick layer of the product to the dirt and leave to act for 3-4 hours.

Then wash the items with detergent.

How to wash kitchen towels in a microwave

An unusual way gives excellent results.

What you need

• 1 dishwasher tablet or half bar of laundry soap.
• Baking package.

How to do

Pour 0.5 liters of hot water into the basin. Dissolve a dishwasher tablet or grated soap in it. Dip towels in the mixture, then remove and wring out excess moisture a little. Place wet items in a baking bag. Tie it up and pierce it with a toothpick in several places. Send the package to microwave. Select a power from 400 to 600 W, turn on the standard warm-up mode and leave for 5 minutes.

Carefully remove the bag of towels from the microwave. Use oven mitts so you don't burn yourself. Leave it for 1-1.5 hours at room temperature until completely cooled. Then take the towels out of the bag, rinse them thoroughly in cold water and leave to dry.