Even if you don’t have fabric softener, you can always have soft towels. I’ll tell you the secret you can’t do without.

Soft towels

Personally, I hate it when towels scratch me. The feeling on the skin is annoying and irritating. Especially for those who, like me, have very sensitive skin. Using a rough towel leaves my skin red and dry for most of the day. Unfortunately, it also happens that we don’t have fabric softener. If you need to clean the washing machine, there is a method that you can use to change the rules of the game. Let’s find out together how to soften clothes, even if you don’t have fabric softener.

Soft towels, the best fabric.

Let’s first look at the fabric of the towels. It is best to buy them in advance in 100% cotton. That’s because this fabric not only lasts longer, but it’s also more absorbent and easier to keep soft.

Therefore, the choice of fabric is important when buying. It is an investment in the future in all aspects that will give you an advantage, both in washing and in maintaining durability for a longer period of time, and in relation to the body by avoiding contact with the fabric on rough surfaces.

Even better if You will find Egyptian cotton, which is considered the best for swimwear. In any case, fabrics such as linen and bamboo are equally valid. You’ll probably think they’re more expensive, but as we mentioned earlier, the price is worth it considering they last longer. For this reason, it was customary to sew dowry in the past, because the linen bought by grandmothers, mothers and aunts was expensive, of good quality and lasted almost a lifetime.

How to soften fabrics without fabric softener

Marseille soap

The real secret lies in two natural products: citric acid and Marseille soap. These two ingredients not only keep your clothes clean and disinfected, but also ensure that your towels are very soft. How to use them to achieve the desired result:

  • Citric acid is a true natural emollient. Dissolve 150 grams in 1 litre of water in the washing machine and put some in the fabric softener compartment.
  • Instead, pour 2 tablespoons of liquid Marseille soap into the container with the detergent.
    Continue with your usual laundry and your towels will be very soft and perfumed.