What to do if the face towel becomes sticky

Many people in our daily life have the habit of washing their faces with towels, and towels that have been used for a long time may become sticky. In fact, this means that there is grease, bacteria, or protein fermentation on the towel due to long-term use and it has deteriorated. A sticky towel is not only unhygienic but also uncomfortable to use. So what should you do if your face towel is sticky? What are some tips in life to solve this problem?

What to do if the face towel becomes sticky

Tip 1

When you find that the towel has an odor and becomes sticky, it means that the bacteria, grease, and protein on the towel have fermented and deteriorated. Scientific research shows that ordinary towels are often easily contaminated with a large number of bacteria and fungi, usually with a bacterial content of 10 to 50 million per gram of raw cotton. A practical trick is: soak the sticky towel or rag with water, add soap, put it in a convenient box, heat it in the microwave for one minute, take it out, wash it with cold water, and it will become clean.

Tip 2

The phenomenon of being sticky when wet and hard when dry is because it is not thoroughly cleaned after use. A practical trick is: just put the towel in hot water with detergent every few days, boil or scald it for 20 minutes, and then wash it while it is hot. You can use 84 disinfectant at 5.6 yuan a bottle. Take a small amount and soak it in water for 3 hours and all the dirt will be gone. Warm Tips: Develop a good habit of using clean towels.

Tip 3

Usually when we find that the towel becomes sticky, we tend to wash it with soap. The result is that the more you wash it, the stickier it becomes. A practical tip is: scrub with concentrated salt water (put a small spoonful of fine salt on a towel), then scald with warm water and scrub again, and finally wash with clean water. The towel will no longer be sticky or hard, and it will also remove odors.

Tip 4

Use white vinegar, add an appropriate amount of white vinegar to clean water, then put the towel in, soak it for about 20 minutes, then rub it in it for a while, then rinse it with clean water and dry it. The above methods can solve the problem of what to do when towels become sticky. Generally speaking, towels should be kept dry and clean at all times. Do not use the same towel for everything. Use separate towels for washing face, bathing, etc. Each person should have 3-4 towels. Also, do not use towels for too long. Generally, replace them every three months or so, which is good for your health.