How to Get Towels White Like in Hotels

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Hotel towels always appear bright white even if they have visibly frayed with age. So how do hotel housekeepers do it? Industrial strength bleach probably plays a large role in many cases. Several other, safer options to keep towels white and looking new for a long time are available. These tricks of the trade will brighten white towels brilliantly without being as harmful to the environment or as irritating to the skin as bleach.

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Washing with Dishwashing Soap

Step 1

Fill washer with hot water.

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Step 2

Add dishwashing detergent to the water.

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Step 3

Add towels to the washer.

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Step 4

Allow to soak overnight.

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Step 5

Wash in the regular cycle.

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Boiling with Enzyme Cleaner

Step 1

Add a gallon of water to a large pot.

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Step 2

Boil the water on a stove.

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Step 3

Mix in detergent and enzyme cleaner to the water.

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Step 4

Add towels to the pot.

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Step 5

Boil for 20 minutes.

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