The bath towel used for wiping the body after taking a bath, as one of the personal items, of course, the quality is better.
However, according to the test of bath towels released by the Consumer Council on Wednesday (13th), it turns out that the more expensive the price is, the higher the quality is.
One of the FRETTE bath towels, made in Italy and priced at $1,120, received only a 3-star overall rating from the Consumer Council.
On the contrary, many bath towels priced at $200 or below have received an overall rating of 4 stars or above by the Consumer Council, and some are even as high as 4.5 stars.
In addition, how to properly maintain bath towels every day?
How often should it be replaced?
The Consumer Council has a total of 4.5 star bath towels, including Cherry, LE NOBLE, SHERIDAN and BLANC DES VOSGES.
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4 Bath Towels Received 4.5 Stars from the Consumer Council
The Consumer Council has conducted a random inspection of 40 bath towels of different prices on the market. The ingredients are mainly cotton. The sample prices range from $29 to $1,120. Among them, the samples that received 4.5 stars overall (the highest 5 stars) include Cherry, LE NOBLE , SHERIDAN and BLANC DES VOSGES bath towels.
In this test, the most expensive is a FRETTE bath towel made in Italy, priced at $1,120, which only received a 3-star overall rating from the Consumer Council, and only 3.5 stars for its water absorption performance and drying speed.
And after washing once, the surface has been pilled, and its color is obviously not as bright as before washing.
On the other hand, there are 8 bath towels priced at or below $200 in the test, all of which can be rated 4 stars or above by the Consumer Council.
Regarding the test results of the Consumer Council, FRETTE's agents responded that the Consumer Council's tests were carried out in the laboratory's washing facilities, which would affect the quality of its products. Experienced experts make premium products.
In order to preserve the high quality of the product, the agent recommends that the product be washed only in a personal washing machine for personal use and in accordance with the washing water label.
Other bath towels that have won 4 stars from the Consumer Council:
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IKEA: HIMLEAN Bath Towel 80510465 ($130)
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HÓME CÓORDY: Large Bath Towel HC-SF203UC181 ($100)
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On Living Homeware: Cotton Towel ($165)
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VOSSEN: Yoko Bath Towel VS1183700266 ($179)
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NASTEX: Fine Color Confort 0865080 ($209)
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MERITON: Meriton II Bath Towel ($228)
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Imabari Shikoku: Imabari Towel 4172 ($229)
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MAISON DELUXE: JOG-B04-PP ($340)
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Bath towels are one of the personal products, and the quality is naturally better.
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Bath towels that claim antibacterial properties have mixed results
A used towel may have an unpleasant odor that lingers even after washing.
Because bath towels are exposed to water and body sebum for a long time, and generally placed in high temperature and humid bathrooms, if they are not cleaned and dried immediately after use, they are very likely to become a breeding ground for bacteria, even pathogenic bacteria and other microorganisms.
In this sample of 40 bath towels, 8 of them claimed to have anti-bacterial properties.
However, the Consumer Council's test found that only Hayashi Quanzhou Nomos Bath Towel can effectively inhibit the growth of two test strains (Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae), and its antibacterial performance is not bad.
However, after washing 50 times, its ability to inhibit Klebsiella pneumoniae significantly decreased.
Most of the other samples can only inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, but the antibacterial performance of the M&S Home bath towel is unsatisfactory. Whether it is washed once or 50 times, it cannot effectively inhibit the growth of the two test bacteria.
In addition to bacteria, a humid bathroom environment is also prone to mold growth.
The Consumer Council's test found that all the samples had a large amount of mold growth after the test.
Therefore, the Consumer Council recommends that used wet bath towels should be washed and dried immediately, and even clean and dry bath towels should not be stored in damp and non-ventilated bathrooms for a long time.
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The performance of the towel after washing.
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Bath towel maintenance Q&A know more
Bath towels are one of the most personal items in daily life. The Consumer Council also invited Dr. Kan Chi-wai, professor of the Department of Textiles and Clothing of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to answer a series of questions for consumers about the maintenance of bath towels.
Does using a softener help the towel regain its softness?
Appropriate use of softener can indeed restore the softness of the towel.
However, if the softener is used excessively or the towels are not thoroughly cleaned after using the softener, the softener will remain on the surface of the towel, resulting in a sticky and slippery feel, and will also reduce the water absorption capacity of the towel.
As a result, most towel care labels list the use of softeners, or laundry detergents that contain softening ingredients will affect their water absorption performance.
In addition, chemical ingredients such as fragrances and preservatives contained in softeners may cause some people's skin or respiratory tract allergies, and the release of softeners into the ocean after use may also affect the ecological environment.
Can towels be washed with bleach?
Bleach has the potential to change the color of the towel, and improper use can damage the fibers of the towel, making it less soft and tearing.
Therefore, it is not advisable to use bleach to wash towels frequently, so as not to shorten their service life.
Using white vinegar and baking powder to soak the towel can help remove the odor of the towel? In addition, can white vinegar help restore the softness of the towel?
These are common practices, because white vinegar contains acetic acid, which can sterilize and deodorize.
Soda powder is weakly alkaline, and when it encounters acidic substances such as grease, it will have a neutralizing effect, which can decontaminate and deodorize.
In addition, white vinegar can remove the limescale attached to the towel, which can restore the softness of the towel.
However, wash thoroughly after using white vinegar and baking soda.
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Are towels suitable for washing with other clothing?
Newly bought towels generally have lint. Therefore, you should try to avoid washing with clothes, so as to avoid the fluff on the towel sticking to the clothes, which is difficult to clean.
In addition, it is recommended to wash towels separately from other clothes to avoid zippers, buttons, etc.
How often should towels need to be changed?
Towels are consumables. If two towels are used alternately, they need to be replaced after continuous use for about 3 months (that is, about 50 or 60 times of use or cleaning).
Because torn or worn towels are prone to breeding bacteria, they need to be replaced immediately once they are found to be torn; and they should be washed and dried in a ventilated place after each use.
Since frequent washing of towels will also shorten their service life, consumers can use 2 to 3 towels alternately every day.
In addition, be careful not to share towels with other people, so as not to increase the chance of germs or viruses spreading.
Drying towels with hot water or high temperature can help sterilize and deodorize ?
Although hot water has a bactericidal effect, towels are generally made of cotton. High temperatures will shrink towels. Improper use may also damage their fibers, making their softness and tear strength worse.
In addition, it is not advisable to use high temperature drying or iron to iron towels.
To prolong the life of the towel, wash the towel with a maximum water temperature of about 40°C or at the temperature indicated on the towel's care label.
Are towels suitable for drying in the sun?
Most people think that drying the towel in the sun can make the towel more dry, sterilize and deodorize, but overexposure to the sun will cause the towel to fade.
Therefore, it is not advisable to expose the towel to the sun for a long time.
How to avoid mold and odor in bath towels?
If you don't want the towel to be moldy and smelly, first of all, you must avoid the towel becoming a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. You should wash it as soon as possible after each use to remove the body sebum that adheres to the fiber.
Remember to air dry after washing to keep the towel dry.
Even if the towel is not washed immediately after use, it should be spread out and hung in a ventilated place to dry.
In humid and rainy weather, it is appropriate to use thin towels to avoid the accumulation of excessive moisture in the towels and the breeding of bacteria and molds.
If the towel has mold black spots, what method can be used to remove it?
If there are mold black spots on the towel, it means that mold/bacteria has grown on the towel. In this case, it is recommended to replace the towel.
If it cannot be replaced immediately, it can be washed with bleach or disinfectant, but pay attention to the amount. Excessive use will deteriorate the softness and tear strength of the towel.
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