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The Good, Bad, Ugly Bathroom Towels Part 2
This is the second part of my writings on good, bad, ugly bathroom towels. We are going to talk about the “bad quality” of towels.
Towels that are of bad quality are very thin, flimsy and loose weave material. There design is usually a printed design rather than a design that is embroidered. More often these dad quality towels won’t last after several trips to the washing machine. Bad quality towels are mostly made from materials that are not very absorbent.
When buying towels for your home, carefully read the manufacturer tags before buying ,to discover what materials that were used in the making of the towels. There are other problems with towels made with synthetic material is that they may easily scorch, may even melt if used in handling items coming out of an oven and removing a hot pot from the stove top, or when they are thrown into your dryer. Egyptian cotton towels made of 100% cotton is still your best buy.
Next and last part three will be about the ugly towel
The Good, Bad, Ugly Bathroom Towels Part 1
This is a topic on good, bad and ugly bathroom towels that I have broken up into three parts. Today is the first part and I will talk about the good towels. The most common item found in the home these days is towels. Let me talk to you about selecting the best quality and towel accessories for the home.
Let’s start with the goo-quality towels. These are made from solid sturdy fabric. Towels made of good quality will use colorfast dyes. To purchase good-quality towels will cost more than the cheap towels, but they will last longer especially if your towels are laundered frequently like hand towels and dish towels.
Towels that are made of good quality are also made from absorbent materials. Other towels made with synthetic fabrics don’t absorb even a drop of liquid.
The towel that get’s the best judgment of most people are made from 100% cotton. The most recognized around the world by many is Egyptian cotton towels as being made from superior fabric. When shopping for towels you will pay more for Egyptian cotton towels than any other type, but in the long term it is worth the investment as they will last for years to come.
The next article part two will be about the Bad -Quality of towels.
How Can I Make My Old Towels Soft and Fluffy Again?
Written by S.E. Smith
The stiff sensation of old towels on the skin can be very unpleasant. Some consumers dispose of towels when they start to get old and less absorbent. However, there are ways to make old towels soft and fluffy again, and when well cared for a towel will provide years of productive use. Caring for a towel well throughout its life will prevent the old towel phenomenon as well.
There are several types of material used for towels, all of which behave differently. Terry cloth is most commonly used for towels. Terry cloth is woven on a loom while using additional thread to create loops of material, also called pile. Velour towels are made in a similar manner, but the pile is sheared on one side to create a decorative shiny surface. Other towels include embroidery and other embellishments. It is time to retire old towels when the fibers have worn thin or the towel has developed holes.
When you purchase a towel, make sure that it is of high quality. Cotton tends to wear well throughout the life of the towel, and is easy to care for. Towels made from mixed fibers tend to wear poorly, and also tend not to dry the skin as well. In some cases, mixed materials can cause skin irritation. A towel of high quality will last longer because of the sturdier construction.
A common problem with old towels is that the colors tend to dull. Towels should always be washed with like colors to avoid bleeding of dyes onto other towels. In addition, white towels should always be washed separately. Use lemon juice instead of bleach to wash white towels, as bleach will damage the fabric. Old towels which have experienced color fade can sometimes be redeye, as long as the color is solid.
Old towels tend to be less absorbent and can sometimes acquire a crackly feeling when used. This is caused by being washed in hard water, or excessive detergent use. A fabric so0ftner can lead to lack of absorbency, because the fabric softener coats the fibers in the towel. Washing with vinegar will help to eliminate odor issues and will strip buildup from the towel. If you are concerned about odor issues with your old towels, wash in baking soda for a fresh scent.
Wash towels in warm water with like colors and fabric weights. Try to avoid overfilling your washer so that the towels will be evenly washed and will dry quickly. When you take the towels out, fluff them out before hanging them to dry or putting them in the dryer. Keep the dryer on medium heat and remove the towels promptly. Fluff the towels again before folding.
Old towels do not have to be banished to the darkest corner of the linen closet. Make sure to keep your linens rotated, which will prolong the life of your fabrics. Discard linens which are no longer suitable for use, or turn them into rags for use around the house. Make sure that towels do not remain in an extremely humid environment for more than few days. If the weather or the bathroom is humid, dry the towels in the dryer every few days, and wash them at least once a week.
Luxury Beach Towels - Create a Resort at Home
In today’s economy going on an expensive vacation to a fancy resort is not an option for most people. However, the importance of finding time to “get away from it all” couldn’t be greater when times are hard. That is why creating a resort atmosphere at home is so important. Think about all the perks you get at a fancy resort-type hotel such as luxury beach towels, fancy fruity drinks with little umbrellas and straws in them and a fancy gourmet mint chocolate on your pillow before bed. Taking the time to treat yourself and your partner to these little luxuries can create the same happy feelings and warm memories as going away on an expensive vacation.
You don’t even have to have a built-in pool to enjoy your spa getaway at home. You can array the large bath towels in your bathroom and pretend it is a hot tub. Or you could even put a kiddy pool in the backyard surrounded by tiki torches. Extra large beach towels especially the attractive striped beach towels could then be draped over the lawn chairs to create the perfect faux tropical resort setting. Have fun with the idea and remember that unlike the vacation which will be over and gone, the things you purchase for your resort at home can be used again and again which makes your fantasy vacation even more of a good value.
You might also want to consider ordering some carry-out meals from a local restaurant and serving them picnic style on soft beach towels under the stars. You can contrast the picnic blanket with fancy dishes and silverware like you might find at a resort. After dinner you might want to roll up solid beach towels to use as pillows and hold hands while you gaze up at the stars. Who needs the ocean with a view like that?
Tough economic times don’t have to put an end to romance and relaxation. With a little planning you can create your own resort at home using simple items like beach towels and tiki torches. Life is short and you need to make the most of it while you can, because it’s the simple happy moments we share with loved ones that we take with us.
All Beach Towels Are Not Created Equal
By Mark Kuta
Beach towels can be made of different materials and therefore will affect the cost of the towel, how comfortable your pool towel might be and even how heavy or how quickly yours might dry out after use. Below we discuss the three different types of materials used to make most beach towels.
100% Cotton - This is your standard material. Most of your standard towels are going to be made of 100% cotton. cotton is readily available and easy to make so it is typically inexpensive. Another nice thing is the thinner material dries out faster than the more dense material made of Egyptian cotton or cotton velour. By choosing material made of 100% cotton you will also have a wider range in choices of the style you prefer. You can find just about every pattern of beach towel made of 100% cotton so if you decide that you want one made of this material then you won’t have a problem finding it even if you are looking for a big or oversized towel.
Egyptian Cotton - Egyptian cotton is the least available cotton of the three materials and therefore you might have to pay a little more for a towel made of this material. Beach towels made of this material are typically going to be thicker than your 100% cotton towels so therefore will take a little longer to dry and will also take up a little more room when packing them up. Since Egyptian cotton is a little more expensive you are going to find the same variety that you might get when looking for a towel made of cotton but those who typically spend a little more on their towels are willing to pay for the extra comfort and tend to care a little less about the design of their beach towel.
Cotton Velour - You won’t find cotton velour naturally in the wild. Towels made of cotton velour are typically going to be softer and a bit heavier than your other cotton beach towels because manufactures combine cotton typically with polyester to make a tighter weaver of material and more threads per square inch. This means that towels made of cotton velour are going to be much softer and very absorbent but they tend to pick up a lot of sand, weigh a bit more and take longer to dry since there is more material per square inch. These towels are great towels for the pools or if you have access to a drier between uses. These towels are going to be slightly more expensive than those made of 100% cotton but they won’t be as expensive as towels made of Egyptian cotton.
Now that you know what type of material you are looking for you are now ready to go see the other two things you need to consider before buying a beach towel or go start picking out the right beach towels for you.