How Easy Is It To Choose a Kitchen Towel?

 The kitchen is the centre of family comfort and warmth, this room gathers the whole family for breakfast and dinner, where topical issues are discussed. All things in the kitchen interior have their place and practical purpose. The most necessary item, without which any action in the kitchen is complete, is undoubtedly a kitchen towel. In order for this thing to serve you for a long time and not deteriorate after the first pollution, you need to know certain subtleties. How do you choose a kitchen towel?

Types of kitchen towels

First, let's define what functions a kitchen towel should have:

Hygroscopicity

(Ability to absorb moisture) - The most essential function of a towel in the kitchen, as it is used to wipe down kitchen surfaces, dishes, cutlery and hands;

Resistant to dirt

The desired function, since tea towels textiles quickly get dirty;

Shelf life

Of course, we want to choose products so that they have a long service life;

Modern manufacturers provide a huge selection for every taste, so it is easy for every housewife to get confused and understand what she really needs. Let's take a look at what criteria they are guided by when choosing a towel.

By fabric:

For production, both natural and synthetic materials are used. Perhaps this is the most important criterion by which towels are chosen, since it is the fabric that determines the resistance of the fabric to dirt, moisture absorption, and service life.

Cotton towels

Cotton has excellent hygroscopicity, due to which it absorbs moisture well and, at the same time, is well washed. This substantial is the most common for manufacture kitchen textiles. In addition to its excellent functions, the cotton product itself has a noble appearance. Cotton products are very pleasant to the touch.

Linen

Flax has antiseptic properties, which comes in handy in the kitchen. The fabric is absolutely environmentally friendly and has good wear resistance. Flax will serve you for a very long time.

Bamboo

Relatively, not so long ago, this material began to be used for the production of tea towels cotton utensils, but it has already managed to win the love of housewives due to its properties. Bamboo fibbers have a porous structure, which makes the material hygroscopic. Among the advantages are also durability, ease of maintenance and antiseptic properties.

Satin

Satin is dense, durable and has a stunning silk-like appearance. It is rarely used to make kitchen towels and is intended to decorate kitchen interiors.

Microfiber

Polyester synthetic fibber material. Possesses good absorption properties due to the special structure of the threads, durability and ease of care. Microfiber towels won't wrinkle.

By manufacturing method:

Wafer (paper)

We are all familiar with the classic chickened look of the towel. To have a similar effect, use the technique of a special weave of cotton fibers.

Printed

The drawing on the towel is applied after the product is ready. These towels have a beautiful appearance and are most often used as a decorative element in the tea towels sets cotton.

Terry

They are made by joining threads of different density and colour in one product, which results in a pleasant structure for hands and eyes.

By form:

Rectangular and square

This shape is great for wiping dishes, hands or table.

Round

Suitable as a decorative element, for example under plates.

To size:

The sizes of towels can be different, but mainly manufacturers make products the most popular and comfortable:

Use the smallest towels to wipe small cutlery and glasses; large appliances and items - require more towels.

By colour:

Choose a colour depending on your interior. Natural fabrics will have more muted colors and less bright patterns, so they will fit perfectly into traditional designs. Synthetic fabrics are painted with bright colours and they are well suited to modern interiors. It's also a good idea to experiment and play with contrast.

For decoration:

Patterns

On the modern market, you can find patterns for every taste: floral, cellular, striped, etc.

Availability of additional elements

Some beauty towels are decorated with fringes or all kinds of appliqués.

By configuration:

As a rule, towels are packed in sets. There are kits that contain products from different materials, colours and patterns. Also, there are ready-made gift sets that you can safely hand in honour of the holidays. It is easier to pack towels for household use.

By quality:

Make sure that the seams of the towel are even and without protruding threads;

Terry towel pile should be no more than 5 mm. A pile with a length of 5 mm or more will lose its appearance after the first wash, too short a pile will poorly absorb moisture;

The towel should absorb moisture well;

The material should not crumble;

Make sure that no chemical smell emanates from the towel;

The material should be pleasant to the touch, but it should be noted that this indicator does not always indicate high quality.

By manufacturer: It is advisable to buy towels of famous brands

Tea Towel Care

Proper care will allow your towel to last for a long time and keep its original appearance.

General rules for care

Separate towels should be used for dishes, cutlery and cotton tea towels surfaces. Thus, you will protect products from too many stains and this is hygienic.

Send them to the wash immediately after they become dirty.

Separate light and bright towels from each other to maintain the colour of the white towels.

Also, wash these accessories separately from other items.

Storage

Give your dish cloth & towels textiles a separate space in your closet, drawer or shelf in your berryberri kitchen towels. Place coloured and white items in separate columns. Make sure the storage area is not humid.

Wash

Soak

Since stains are an integral part of the life of your towels, it is advisable to soak and rinse them before washing. Use warm water mixed with soapy water or any other detergent.

Machine wash machine

It is best to wash them in a washing machine for convenience at the modes recommended for a particular material. You can look at this information on the label or box. Use any powder, preferably with additional antiseptic properties. Avoid chlorinated products and bleaches for coloured items.

Drying

These things are not particularly picky and you can use a regular clothes dryer to dry them.

Ironing

Select the temperature mode based on the information from the manufacturer. Each fabric requires a different surface temperature on the iron. Iron them slightly damp.

Removing stains

It is best to use a stain remover designed for the fabric of the towel. But there are also effective ways to remove stains with improvised means:

It is good to remove oily stains by rubbing regular salt into them. After a while, wash the stain with soapy water or powder.

First wipe the stains from coffee or tea with a damp cloth, and then treat with a solution of vinegar and water in equal parts. After 10 minutes, wash the stain with any soap product.

Also, vinegar is good for removing mild stains.

Unpleasant odors can be easily removed by soaking towels in a weak solution of soda or potassium permanganate.