More tips for washing towels...

Karen from South Melbourne had this to contribute to yesterday's open question about washing towels:
"...you should air-dry your towels and then put them in the dryer for only 10 minutes at the end. This way the towels last longer and stay fluffy. Other thing is that if the towels have a "band" woven into them, this way the bands won't shrink and pull the towels out of shape."
Sweet! Our new friend Karen can look forward to receiving an EV present in her mailbox very soon (that's a hint for all you readers - send me an informative email and reap the rewards!)...

To soak or not to soak... that is the question.

Since we introduced towels into the shop we’ve witnessed numerous debates regarding whether towels should be washed before first use and if so, how they should be laundered. For the record, I didn’t wash my white Enfant Vilain bath sheet (I admit, I couldn’t wait) and it’s better than ever, but it seems there are just as many washing techniques for towels that people swear by, as there are ways for making "perfect" poached eggs…

We’ve already been warned against washing towels with fabric softener because it apparently makes the towels less absorbent. Our good friend (and towel aficionado) Janet has offered some sage advice for ensuring you get the best out of your bathroom accessories:
“After years of washing linen, I have found that the best way to care for towels & bath robes is to soak in the washing machine overnight in cold water, then wash as normal. I did this straight away with your products & they are great. No need for softeners & they stay soft & fluffy for a long time.”
Think you’ve got a better technique for washing your towels? We’d love to hear about it… Write a comment on this post or send me an email – megan@enfantvilain.com.