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Best Way to Wash Spa Towels to Keep Them Smelling Fresh

Professional Spa Towel Care: Keep Towels Fresh, Fluffy, and Long-Lasting

Maintaining spa towels in pristine condition is essential for clinics, massage therapy practices, and wellness facilities. Towels naturally flatten, stiffen, and lose absorbency over time, and improper care can create unpleasant odors or shorten their lifespan. Proper towel maintenance ensures your practice maintains a professional appearance while enhancing client comfort.

Essential Rules for Washing Spa Towels

Following proper washing protocols protects the integrity of your towels and extends their service life. Consider these professional practices:

Separate Whites from Colors

Wash white towels on a hot cycle separately from darker towels and clothing to preserve brightness and fabric quality. Colored towels can be washed on warm settings. Proper separation maximizes cleaning effectiveness and prolongs towel life.

Use Vinegar or Baking Soda for Odors

For towels with mildew or strong odors:

  • Add ½ to 1 cup of white vinegar to the drum without detergent or bleach. Vinegar neutralizes odours and removes detergent residue.
  • Alternatively, use ½ cup of baking soda in place of vinegar to achieve similar results.

Important: Never mix vinegar and bleach, as this can produce dangerous chemical reactions.

Reduce Detergent Usage

Excess detergent can stiffen towels and reduce absorbency. Use only half the usual amount for spa towel loads to maintain softness and longevity.

Laundry Stripping for Deep Cleaning

Over time, towels accumulate detergent, softener residues, body oils, and minerals. Professional facilities can restore towels by laundry stripping using a hot water and borax solution. This process effectively removes residues and restores freshness.

Load Towels Correctly

Avoid overloading washers. Proper load size ensures thorough cleaning and reduces fiber compression:

  • Front-load washers: Max 7 bath towels (~13 lbs)
  • Top-load washers: Max 9–11 bath towels (~15–18 lbs)

Shake Towels Before Drying

Shake towels immediately after washing to loosen fibers compressed during the spin cycle. This improves drying efficiency and maintains fluffiness.

Dry Towels Appropriately

Excess heat can damage fibers. Use medium heat settings for dryers or air-dry when possible to preserve softness and absorbency. Fully dry towels before storage to prevent mildew.

Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Towels

  • Wash new towels before first use to remove silicone coatings applied during manufacturing.
  • Limit fabric softener to every 3–4 washes to avoid reducing absorbency.
  • Do not iron towels—heat can damage fibers and reduce softness.

Why Professional Care Matters

Proper towel care supports clinic efficiency, reduces replacement costs, and elevates client experience. Fluffy, odour-free towels convey professionalism, improve client comfort, and extend the usable life of your investment.

Discover Premium Spa Towels

Invest in high-quality, professional-grade towels for your practice. Explore the full collection of spa towels, facial towels, and other essentials at Body Best. Proper care plus quality materials ensures towels stay fresh, fluffy, and professional for years.

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