WANT to add some hotel-style luxury to everyday life?
One easy way is to make sure you always have soft bedding and piles of fluffy towels.
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But instead of buying them new, revive yours with these handy tricks for a touch of luxe.
CUT IT OUT: Fabric softener builds up in towels and can make them less absorbent.
Cut back on this and instead use a cup of white vinegar in your washing cycle to strip out the excess softener build-up for fluffier towels.
GO LOW: Wash your towels and bedding on a lower temperature and dry them on a reduced heat setting. The higher it is, the more likely they will become stiff or feel scratchy.
If towels already feel a bit tough, try a cool wash.
USE LESS: Avoid putting in as much standard laundry detergent in your main wash, as again this can cause build-up in the fabric.
Reducing the amount also means your laundry liquid or powder will go further this month.
DOWN LOAD: If you are overfilling the washing drum, your bedding and towels do not have room to move about and get properly clean.
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Try to make sure you leave a gap at the top of the drum when you are starting your cycle.
GET OUTSIDE: Fresh-air drying obviously saves on the running costs of a tumble dryer and the lack of intense heat should help your sheets and towels stay softer for longer.
BE A BALLER: If you can’t hang the towels outside, using a dryer ball will help cut costs by reducing drying time.
They also can soften items by almost massaging the fabric throughout the cycle.
Pick up a four-pack of dryer balls at amazon.co.uk for £3.07 instead of £6.
Or make your own by stuffing wool yarn into the sock of an old pair of tights.
Tie it off, snip and put in the wash. Check YouTube for a DIY guide.
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