While doing a deep clean or a massive decluttering can be both satisfying and rewarding, most will agree that it’s generally better to tackle your chores on a regular basis. But if you’re trying to create a weekly schedule, where to begin?
07.05.2024 - 23:41 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
Towels are a household item that certainly get plenty of use each and every day, and with that, you may be wondering if it's time to replace your set of go-tos.
As it turns out, there are some clear signs that indicate that your towels are on their last leg, according to experts. Below, cleaning pros share five telltale signs that your towels are better off being used as rags.
Read on and use this guidance as an opportunity to treat yourself to a plush new set.
The whole point of using a towel is to dry off, so when yours stop feeling as absorbent—which is typical over time—it's time for them to go, Nahoum Houri, the director of products at Riley, says.
Kristina Toner, operations manager at home cleaning service Spekless, explains that absorbency can decrease due to products including detergents, fabric softeners, and body oils.
To that end, experts recommend cutting back on using so many of such cleaners.
«Reducing your use of these products not only helps your towels last longer but saves you money, too,» Sara San Angelo, a professional housekeeper and founder of Confessions of a Cleaning Lady, explains.
No one wants to stare at faded towels if they don't have to do so.
«Compare the color of your towels to their original shade,» Toner says, who notes that fading generally stems from sun damage or exposure to harsh cleaning materials.
Why not use this as an opportunity to play with your current design style, too? It may finally be the time to say goodbye to those towels you've owned since your college years and introduce some new, more adult-like options into the mix.
«Updating your towels can be a simple way to refresh the look of your bathroom and enhance its aesthetic appeal,» Houri says.
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