The laundry secret for spa-like, fluffy towels — and all it takes is one cheap household staple

Six white towels stacked and rolled on a wooden surface.

There’s nothing like a relaxing shower or a soak in the bath, then wrapping yourself in a soft, fluffy towel. But the reality is often far from the ideal. After a few washes, those once spa-like towels become stiff and scratchy.

However, it turns out there’s one cheap household staple you can add to your wash to bring back that soft feeling, and it will neutralize odors too.