Towels should be washed in the warmest water appropriate for the fabric according to the care label. Generally, warm or hot water is recommended for washing towels. Use a cycle specifically for towels or a normal/regular cycle.
Heavy-duty is a cycle with a long wash time and high agitation. It is used for sturdy fabrics such as towels, jeans, or if you have heavily soiled clothes. Heavy-duty cycles also have a fast spin cycle to remove as much moisture as possible from your clothes before the cycle ends.
A fast spin speed is perfect for towels or heavy fabrics like denim. The spin is measured in 'revolutions per min' or RPM. This literally means the number of times the drum rotates in that time. If your spin cycle is noisy, check that it is balanced correctly and avoid overloading the machine.
Washing towels and clothes at high temperature
Advisably, a high temperature of around 130°F is the best temperature for washing towels. Dirty and white clothing and linen are also suitable for this temperature so that you can wash them with towels. The high temperature ensures they stay fresh and free from germs.
Wash Every Few Days
The best way to wash colored towels is with warm water and color-safe bleach, if necessary. For white towels, use hot water and non-chlorine bleach as needed. White towels should be washed separately or with other white items to avoid subtle discoloration over time.
Washing Machine Cycle - Your luxury towels can be washed on the regular or normal cycle in your washing machine. These cycles work best for cleaning towels, as the faster spin and longer washing time versus the gentler cycles helps to better clean dirt and bacteria from the fabric fibers of the towels.
In general, the bulky/sheets washer cycle uses warm water, a low spin speed, more water and is designed to help keep sheets from tangling up. The ideal dryer setting is low to medium heat due to the fabric weight.
In general, though, higher-speed cycles are more effective at removing dirt and stains. Measuring spin speed is in RPM (revolutions per minute). The higher the spin RPM, the faster the washing machine's drum turns, the drier your clothes will get and the more agitation there will be.
Selecting your ideal washing machine spin speed
It is important to read and follow the washing instructions on your clothes. While a high spin speed is idea for more robust fabrics, such as denim, cotton, and wool, using a high speed on delicate fabrics, such as silk, can lead to damage.
Washers generally have a default spin speed that varies based on the type of fabric. For example, wool, lingeries or blouses require a slower spin speed (around 600-800 RPM), synthetic fabrics need around 800-1000 RPM, while a high-speed (900-1400 RPM) is recommended for cotton.
Wash with a cold cycle
Washing with a cold cycle can save you more than 80% of your energy consumption and cost. This is because most of the energy is used just to heat up the water in warm washes. Cold washes are just as clean as warm washes in most situation.
Running your clothes through another spin cycle will remove even more moisture from them. In turn, this should reduce how long it takes you to dry your laundry and could help to reduce any running costs too (you might be able to run shorter drying cycles in the tumble dryer, for example).
Rinse – This uses water to continue the wash and to remove any excess detergent. Spin – This is where the drum spins at a high speed to remove excess water, making the laundry easier to dry.
Generally, the ideal spin speed range is 1000-1200rpm; however, if you have silk sheets, a lower speed, such as 800rpm, should be used.
Aside from using warm or hot water to wash towels (warm for color, hot for white), you should wash towels on a normal (regular) cycle; or a towel cycle if available. You can also wash towels on a sanitizing cycle, but this is probably best for every few washes rather than every wash.
Towels are hard after washing because they build up soapy residue and are over-dried. Here's the good news: With a few simple tricks, you can restore your towels to their original softness and help ensure that they never go scratchy again. Use warm water.
As with sheets, the “rules” of washing towels have changed because of advances in detergent formulas and washing machine technology. According to Brian Sansoni, the senior vice president of communications for the American Cleaning Institute, “Most laundry can now be done in cold water.
As far as temperature is concerned, it is recommended to wash your towels between 40° and 60°C, not more. So make sure you keep to the correct water temperature so that our tips work as they should – your laundry will thank you! For spinning, we recommend towel washing at 1200 rpm and not at too high a temperature.
The higher the spin RPM on a washing machine the faster the drum turns and the drier the clothes at the end of the cycle. The drier the clothes come out of the machine, the faster they dry on the line and in the tumble dryer. There are 1800 spin speed washing machines on the market – turning 1800 times per minute!
The delicate wash cycle uses high levels of cold water and a low spin speed for carefully tending to undergarments and delicate fabrics that need to be handled with care, like lace, lingerie, or silk neckties. Specialty items like electric blankets may also benefit from a delicate wash.
The optimal shower
Experts typically recommend showering several days a week. The decision is personal, but knowing your body and routine is key. Showering every day is not bad for you (yay!), and showering every other day or even a couple of times a week isn't either.