Washing towels for many housewives is often a real challenge. As a rule, it can be very difficult to get rid of fat, stains from berries and sauces with the usual washing powder. Sometimes towels are so dirty that they cannot be cleaned and have to be thrown away. Today we will consider several effective recipes that must be in your arsenal in order to easily get rid of any stains.
Benefits of Using Vegetable Oil
No matter how strange it may seem, it is very easy to remove kitchen towels with vegetable oil. Of course, it somehow confuses how fat can cope in the fight against other fats, and even more so, old ones. But you can always defeat this with the help of the like. To be precise, it is the fat component in the recipe that copes with various kitchen dirt, so the preparation of special oily mixtures will certainly help on the way to cleanliness.
An undoubted advantage is that most of the components that are used in combination with vegetable oil allow you to keep bright colors on your towels. If you buy store bleach and constantly use only it to clean kitchen textiles, then over time, the destruction of color inks and the structure of the fabric as a whole. All recipes that we give below are easy to make at home. Just need observe the necessary proportions of the ingredients and observe the correct exposure time of the towels in the fat solution.
Only by observing these requirements can you wash dirty things and keep their original appearance for a long time.
Basic recipes
Consider the most popular and time-tested recipes. Just note that if you just want to wash the towels in sunflower oil with ordinary powder and thus get rid of dirt, then you will not succeed. To obtain an excellent result, it is necessary to prepare special solutions.
Water + Oil + Washing powder
One of the most popular ways. To prepare it, you need 6 liters of boiled hot water, 3 deep spoons of vegetable oil, 1 cup of the usual washing powder and powder bleach (you can use baking soda) about 2 tablespoons with a slide. All components must be dissolved in water, mixing thoroughly. Dry kitchen textiles should be put in this mixture for 3-4 hours (can be left overnight for a deeper effect). After they need to be thoroughly rinsed and washed in a washing machine, as usual;
Despite the fact that in the composition of this and subsequent recipes there is bleach, in contact with fat masses it acts more gently without damaging the tissue. This method is great for both white and colored towels.
Vinegar + Bleach + Oil + Detergent
Recipe for removing complex stains. It is necessary to boil 12 liters of water in a deep container, add to it 3 tablespoons each of powder bleach, table vinegar, sunflower oil and a half cup of liquid washing powder. All components must be dissolved by mixing thoroughly. Kitchen towels are poured with this liquid. It is advisable to leave the products soaked. for deeper exposure all night. Then the textiles should be well rinsed and washed in the typewriter in the usual way.
It should be especially noted that in this recipe the use of baking soda in combination with vinegar is not recommended, as a result of this can be a lot of foam, which will cause a lot of inconvenience when soaking towels.
Oil + soda + washing powder
It is also one of the most popular stain control methods for homemakers. The solution is done quickly, and the result will exceed all expectations. Dissolve 2 tbsp of vegetable oil, washing powder and baking soda in 3 l of boiled water. All components must be mixed well and soak the kitchen textiles all night. Then rinse and wash in the usual way in the machine (even the delicate or quick wash mode is suitable);
Japanese recipe
Experts say that this method is in no way inferior to all the previous ones. With it, you can not only cope with old spots, but also restore the brightness of the product. Pour 10 liters of hot water (about 60 degrees) into a deep container, dissolve 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil and one tablespoon of vinegar and mustard powder in it. All must be thoroughly mixed. Put towels in the liquid obtained and cover the container with a lid so that the water does not cool quickly.
After 12 hours, it is necessary to remove and rinse the textiles at least 4 times, alternating hot and cold water.
Removing old stains
Recipe for removing old stains. To get a good result, towels must first be washed in the usual way and dried. Next, dilute 2 cups of washing powder and 10 tablespoons of sunflower oil and bleach powder in 10 liters of hot water (can be replaced with baking soda). Put the textile in a hot liquid, wait until it cools, remove the towels, rinse and dry them well.
It is important to remember that only dry products should be placed in this solution, since the presence of excessive moisture will prevent the splitting of greasy dirt. As a result, the result can upset you.
It should be noted that hot water in recipes is used in order so that all components come into contact and are able to clean up complex contaminants. If you soak the towels in slightly warm or cold water, the grease, traces of burning and soot will remain in place. At the same time, it is very important to withstand a time of at least 48 hours.
As you can see, when using this or that means, towels need to be soaked in a fat solution, and not just washed with sunflower oil. Almost any of the proposed recipes will do well not only with fat and soot, but also with stains from coffee, tea, wine and blood.
Rules for using kitchen towels
In order for textiles to remain clean and attractive for a long time, some rules must be observed. First of all, when buying towels, give preference to trusted manufacturers who use high-quality materials in the manufacture.
Each hostess should have at her disposal several sets of kitchen textiles. This is necessary so that you can immediately replace the soiled towel with a clean one. It is advisable to wash such things immediately, and not to put them in a long drawer, since it is much easier and faster to remove fresh stains than to remove already stubborn dirt.
Do not neglect such rules:
- choose kitchen towels from waffle fabric, as it absorbs liquid better and is particularly durable;
- be sure to iron the textiles after washing, so the fabric becomes less susceptible to dirt;
- the kitchen should always have disposable napkins and foam sponges to protect towels from stubborn stains;
- when washing, use conditioner to give textiles softness;
- do not dry towels at high speeds in the machine, this thins and dries the material;
- heavily soiled textiles with greasy stains should be washed separately from other things;
- washing towels with the addition of concentrated dishwashing liquid will help refresh white towels.
Of course, caring for kitchen textiles is a bit of a hassle. But maintaining the cleanliness and freshness of towels in the room where the food is prepared is a necessity primarily in terms of hygiene. Use the above recipes on the farm and make sure they are effective.
For more information on how to wash kitchen towels with vegetable oil, see the next video.
