'Biggest culprit' for hard, scratchy towels - use 1 natural item to make them soft again

Rough and scratchy rubbing against the skin can make for an unpleasant experience. Even the most pricey towels are likely to lose their softness over time, but there's a way to make them feel fluffy again.

While are designed to be absorbent and durable, improper drying methods can dramatically affect their texture. Fortunately, experts have revealed how to make them soft again, which means you don't have to buy new ones. The professionals at cleaning company Ask Team Clean revealed everything you need to know.

The laundry experts said that the "biggest culprit behind hard, scratchy towels" is none other than line drying, which "removes the natural softness that tumble drying helps preserve".

If you don't have a tumble dryer, or would rather not foot the expense of running one, dry-lining might seem like the only viable choice.

Should this be the case, there are some laundry top tips you can follow to help restore fluffy towels.

First, avoid overusing fabric softeners as they can build up residues that reduce absorbency and cause roughness over time, the laundry expert states.

Instead, washing towels with half a cup of during the rinse cycle helps to break down detergent residues and soften the fibres naturally.

It's also best not to overload the washing machine as tightly packed towels don't rinse well, which would only contribute to the development of a rough texture.

Post the wash cycle, there are still ways to improve softness when air-drying the towels, whether that be outdoors or indoors.

Make sure to shake out towels vigorously before hanging to help separate the fibres and speed up drying time, thereby reducing stiffness.

And, if you do have a tumble dryer (but are concerned about the running costs), then putting towels in the machine once they're nearly fully dry could be the solution.

Finishing them off in the dryer for a few minutes can work wonders to restore softness, the laundry expert insists.

By following these simple but effective laundry tips, you can say goodbye to scratchy towels and enjoy soft towels once more.