Over time, our towels can lose their original whiteness and freshness due to constant use and the accumulation of residue. Fortunately, there is a simple and effective remedy that has been passed down from generation to generation: Grandma’s old trick for bleaching towels.

This homemade method uses common ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and is an inexpensive and natural way to restore your towels to their original whiteness and softness.

Find out how to revitalize your towels and make them look like new with this traditional tip that has stood the test of time.

Below let’s learn a little more about each product that will be used with this homemade and economical method when bleaching towels:

Grandma’s trick for bleaching towels

Sodium silicate solution:

Sodium silicate is an inorganic compound used in the manufacture of cleaning products. With a small amount of this product, you can restore the whiteness of your towels:

1. You only need 2 liters of water, 2 tablespoons (20 ml) of liquid soap, and 1 tablespoon (10 grams) of sodium silicate solution. Before you begin, make sure to protect yourself with a mask and gloves.
2. Then, heat the water with the soap and sodium silicate solution. Once boiling, dip the towels into the mixture and let them sit for 20 minutes over low heat.
3. When finished, remove them, rinse them with warm water and let them dry in the sun naturally.

White vinegar is an effective alternative:

White vinegar is recognized for its properties for cleaning, disinfecting and softening fabrics, as well as for removing stains and mold. To whiten and keep your towels absorbent and soft to the touch, use this product:

1. You only need 1/2 cup of white vinegar (about 125 ml) and 1/4 cup of detergent (60 ml).
2. If you blanch multiple towels, add half a cup more vinegar and a quarter cup more detergent for each additional piece.

Try sunflower oil:

However, if you dare to combine this oil with detergent and bleach powder, you can obtain excellent results. The recommended amounts for each ingredient are as follows:

• c/n de Agua
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 2 tbsp Powdered Whitener
• 5 gr of detergent (preferably organic)

How to prepare:

1. Bring the water to a boil and add the 3 ingredients.
2. Then, soak your towels in this solution for 2 hours.
3. Subsequently, rinse them by hand (if the material is of recycled origin) or in the washing machine using the usual washing cycle.

Baking soda and its versatility:

It is well known that baking soda possesses potent whitening properties. Therefore, it is an excellent option to keep your towels always impeccable, the necessary ingredients are:

• Simply hot water and 1/4 cup of baking soda.

How to prepare:

1. For each towel you want to wash, add an additional 1/4 cup, following the same logic as with the homemade white vinegar whitening recipe.
2. Soak the towels in this solution for about an hour and then proceed to wash them on the usual washing machine cycle.

NOTE: If it is stubborn stains, you can directly apply 1 tablespoon of baking soda mixed with lemon juice and rub gently on the dirt.

Follow these tips and enjoy crisp white towels!