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I No Longer Wash Kitchen Towels with Soap or Powder, or Boil Them—Here’s How They Are Always Clean
Kitchen towels are an essential part of any home, and keeping them fresh and sanitary can sometimes feel like a never-ending chore. Traditionally, we toss them in the washing machine with laundry soap, detergent, or even boil them to ensure they’re free of germs and grime. But after years of experimenting with different methods, I’ve discovered a simple, more eco-friendly approach that leaves my kitchen towels consistently clean and fresh—without the need for laundry soap, detergent, or boiling them. Yes, you read that right!
Here’s how I maintain perfectly clean kitchen towels, saving time, effort, and money in the process.
The Challenge with Traditional Washing Methods
Many of us rely on detergent or soap to break down grease, oils, and food particles that accumulate on our kitchen towels. Additionally, boiling towels is often recommended as a way to disinfect them, especially when they’ve been exposed to raw food or bacteria. However, these methods can be overly harsh and wasteful in terms of water, energy, and products. Even with boiling, some stains or odors may still linger, and constant washing with soap can degrade fabric over time, reducing its lifespan.
Instead, I’ve found a few effective alternative techniques that don’t rely on soap, detergent, or boiling, while still keeping my towels hygienic and fresh.
My Simple, 3-Step Method for Clean Kitchen Towels
- Use Hot Water and Vinegar
Vinegar is a game-changer when it comes to cleaning, and it’s one of the most powerful yet natural ingredients I use in my kitchen. For cleaning towels, I use hot water and white distilled vinegar as my primary cleaning solution. The vinegar helps break down grease and oils, while also acting as a natural disinfectant. Here’s how it works:
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