There’s nothing quite like the feeling of fresh, fluffy white towels, but over time, they can become stiff and dull. We often don’t pay enough attention to how we wash them. Overloading the washing machine, using too much detergent or fabric softener, and hard water can all contribute to less-than-soft towels. However, a TikTok cleaning hack promises to rejuvenate your towels and make them as soft as clouds.
Lifestyle guru Kaye Marie shares her secret: “If you’re struggling to keep towels white and fluffy, this video is for you. First of all, we absolutely do not mix colours.” Kaye emphasizes washing only white towels together and adding a “Spanish whitening tablet” to the load. She claims these tablets, specifically Blanco Puro’s Puntomatic, will “change your life.” These tablets are available on Amazon for £6.49 for eight capsules or from The Little Spanish Cleaning Company, where Kaye purchases hers, for £3.
Next, Kaye swears by Ace Ultra For Whites, a bleach she calls “unbelievable.” It’s available in supermarkets or online for £3. Additionally, she adds white vinegar to the washing machine, praising its versatility and guaranteeing that it “will make sure your towels are like fluffy clouds.”
The clever cleaner then recommends adding Fairy Non Bio Gel, available in supermarkets or for £21.29 on Amazon for a 1.8l Mega Pack. Finally, set the machine to a 60C cycle. After washing, Kaye dries the towels in the tumble dryer to ensure they remain soft and fluffy.
In the comments section, her followers were quick to praise the tip. One person wrote: “White vinegar is a game changer I use it all my towel washes.” Another chimed in: “I ALWAYS tumble dry my towels – as soon as you start putting them on the line or air drying it’s game over – they will be like cardboard.” And one follower remarked: “Those whitening tablets are as you say ‘life. My whites are so white I need sunglasses.’”
This simple hack offers a way to bring back the softness and whiteness of your towels, proving that a little effort can go a long way in the laundry room.
