No matter how much you've spent on bathroom towels in the past, you've probably found that they don't stay as soft and fluffy as the day you bought them - unless you know this nifty washing machine hack.
Over time towels can often turn hard and scratchy, making them particularly unpleasant to use after a bath or shower. While it can be disheartening to spend good money on towels only to see their quality decline after a few washes and dries, don't throw them away just yet - they can be salvaged using a kitchen cupboard staple, The Express reports.
Sarah Dempsey from trades matching site Myjobquote.co.uk explained: "To prevent towels from going crunchy, add a cup of white vinegar to your wash. This helps to break down the build-up of detergent residue on your towels which makes them stiff and crunchy."
