- Traditional washing powders have a long history, but modern ecological methods are gaining in popularity.
- Due to frequent contact with moisture and epidermis, towels are an ideal place for bacteria.
- Discover the recipe for a homemade powder that effectively cleans, kills germs and keeps towels soft.
Homemade towel washing powder. More effective than purchased detergents
Just a dozen or so years ago, housewives couldn’t imagine life without food. Brands such as “E” or “Persil” were present in every home, and their advertisements and the famous “Ojciec prać” became a permanent part of Polish culture. The history of washing powder dates back to 1876, when Fritz Henkel and two partners founded Henkel & Cie. In 1905, the first washing powder called Persil saw the light of day. It quickly won the hearts of consumers, in a year its production amounted to 4.7 thousand tons.
Today, washing powders and liquids are a gigantic market segment. However, natural methods are increasingly coming back into favor. Many people on social media praise washing with vinegar or baking soda. Home remedies are often equally effective, and at the same time cheaper and safer for the environment.
In this case, the proper action of the detergent is very important. Due to their use, towels are often in contact with moisture and epidermis. This combination makes them an ideal habitat for the multiplication of bacteria and germs. Frequent washing at high temperatures can damage fabric fibers, making towels stiff and unpleasant to the touch. To combine killing germs, washing and keeping fibers in good condition, it is worth choosing ecological washing powders. In this article we will show you how to do it.
Recipe for homemade towel washing powder
To prepare homemade towel washing powder you need:
- a glass of borax
- a glass of soda ash
- ¼ cup of soap flakes
Mix everything thoroughly until you get a thick mass and it’s ready. Use the washing powder prepared in this way directly into the washing machine drum. Soap flakes will remove dirt and clean fabric fibers. Borax softens water and lowers its pH, which prevents fabrics from becoming stiff, and additionally has properties that eliminate unpleasant odors. Soda ash is a great support when washing. It has a softening effect, removes musty odors and kills bacteria and microorganisms.
How to wash towels in a washing machine?
. It turns out that towels should be washed separately and not mixed with clothes or bedding. You should also not overload the washing machine drum. Towels should have space so as not to lose their fluffiness. When washing towels, it is also worth avoiding spinning, which may destroy their fibers. Contrary to popular belief, towels should not be boiled, the optimal washing temperature is from 40 ° C to 60 ° C.
