This cheap household pairing is my secret weapon for soft, fluffy towels – I've never had so many compliments from guests

A bathroom with brown walls, white tiles, a brown granite standing sink, a light wooden stall with a white soap dispenser and shower sponge on it, and a patterned white and brown tile strip on the wall.

When my friends and family stay overnight at my house, I always get compliments on my soft, fluffy towels smell luxurious to boot. My secret? Wool dryer balls and essential oils post-wash.

These household items ensure that my guests and I have a hotel-style experience in the bathroom. Laundry and cleaning pros agree that they’re the best way to maintain towel texture and add fragrance without using fabric softener. In fact, it's helped me ditch softener altogether.