How to take care of Turkish towels
You purchased your first Turkish towel. But you have no idea how to wash it or take care of it. Even though you can find caring instructions for the towels on the product description page, I would like to tackle it here in detail. First and foremost, you should know that Turkish towels are different than regular towels. So are the care instructions. Let’s take a look at how to take care of them in the most convenient ways.
Hassle-free task
Low temperature and the gentle cycle are the best way for machine wash. The maximum degree I recommend is 40. Try to wash your Turkish towel with similar colors. Do not use fabric softeners. As Turkish bath and beach towels are already soft, they do not need an extra softener. Besides, fabric softeners reduce absorbency. If you don’t have access to a washing machine, Turkish towels will be your lifesaver. On the contrary to regular towels, washing them by hand and squeezing them is a hassle-free task.
Cut down detergent
We all know that using organic cleaning products and cutting down chemicals is way too efficient for our nature. Similarly, using a lot of detergent for your Turkish towels can harm them and make them stiff over time. The best way to protect your Turkish towels is by cutting down detergent. My Turkish bath and beach towels are naturally eco-friendly and energy-efficient. You can carry these features by taking care of them well.
Low heat tumble dry
I know that most of us have dryers at home, especially in the States. You can use a dryer for Turkish towels. There’s no harm in that. Just know that only low heat tumble dry works for Turkish towels. The best way to dry Turkish towels is air-dry. So, I highly recommend air-dry. If you don’t have the chance to do that, go with a dryer. Do not use dryer sheets, though. Similar to fabric softeners, dryer sheets reduce the absorbency of your towel.
Smooth operation
If you are the kind of person who doesn’t like to see wrinkles of clothes, fabric, etc., you should consider ironing your Turkish towel. As you open the product out of its bag for the first time, you may notice some folding wrinkles on it. Ironing is the best way to get rid of that. In the same vein, if you iron it after each wash, believe me, you double the beautiful look of your towel.
Long-time commitment
It is easy to take care of Turkish towels. A little gentle touch goes a long way with them. Just decide which one works for your needs and apply washing/drying rules. That’s it. Your Turkish bath and beach towel will be with you for a very long time.