How you dry your towels is just as important as how you wash them. Never, ever, ever leave them in the dryer on a scorching hot setting for an hour. That’s how you get stiff, scratchy towels that feel like tree bark.
Instead, use a medium or low heat setting. If your dryer has a “sensor dry” or “auto dry” option, use that. It stops the cycle when the towels are perfectly dry, not crispy. And here’s a little secret: shake each towel out before you put it in the dryer. It fluffs the fibers, so they dry softer.
If you line-dry them, do it outside on a breezy day. The wind does this amazing thing where it fluffs the towels naturally. Plus, they smell like sunshine. It’s basically a hug from Mother Nature.
The Wool Dryer Ball Miracle
Okay, this is my favorite hack. Get yourself a set of wool dryer balls. They bounce around in the dryer, separating the fibers and letting hot air circulate. They reduce drying time, cut static, and make towels ridiculously fluffy. Toss in three or four of them. They’ll do the work while you scroll your phone.
If you don’t have wool balls, a clean tennis ball works in a pinch. Just make sure it’s new and not covered in clay. Otherwise, your white towels will look like they went mud wrestling.
How to Make Towels Soft Again - Clean Mama
