Nothing beats a spotless, bright white dish towel to keep your kitchen looking fresh! If you’ve tried everything but still can’t restore their original color, don’t worry! Here are six effective methods using simple household products. Choose the one that works best for you and make your dish towels look brand new again!
🧴 1. White Vinegar
Vinegar helps degrease and remove yellow stains.
Mix ½ cup of white vinegar with 500 ml of warm water.
Soak the dish towels for 30 minutes.
Rinse well and dry in the sun for the best results.
🧼 2. Baking Soda
Great for whitening and eliminating odors!
Mix 1 liter of hot water with 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of mild dish soap.
Soak the dish towels for up to 1 hour.
Scrub well, rinse, and let them dry.
🔥 3. Bleach (Chlorine-based)
For stubborn stains, bleach is a powerful option.
Dilute 20 ml of bleach in 1 liter of water.
Soak the towels for 30 minutes, then wash them in the washing machine as usual.
💦 4. Hydrogen Peroxide (10 Volumes)
Perfect for removing localized stains.
Apply directly to the stains.
Gently scrub and let it sit for 2 hours in a bowl with water and laundry detergent.
Rinse and dry in the sun.
🏠 5. Sodium Percarbonate
A powerful natural whitener to restore your dish towels!
Dilute sodium percarbonate in water according to the package instructions.
Soak the towels for a few hours, then wash them in the machine as usual.
🍽️ 6. Dish Soap + Vinegar
A simple and effective way to remove light stains.
Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar with 1 tablespoon of mild dish soap in boiling water.
Soak the dish towels for a few hours or overnight.
Wash as usual and dry in the sun.
🌞 Extra Tip: No matter which method you choose, always dry your dish towels in the sun! Sunlight helps enhance the cleaning power of these ingredients and naturally kills bacteria.
Now that you know these easy home remedies, try them out and enjoy spotless, fresh dish towels! ✨
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