How to Keep Your Beach Towel Clean

　　Before cleaning your towel, make sure it’s fully dry, and shake off all the sand. Sand can be tricky to get out of wet towels, and it’s imperative to remove it before putting your towel into the washer or dryer. Though it’s a best practice to use room-temperature water when cleaning your towels, it’s OK to use hot water now and then for a deeper clean. If you clean your towels infrequently, go ahead and use the hottest water setting on your washer.

　　Here are three reliable cleaning methods to get your towels clean after an eventful beach day.

　　Wash twice:?The simplest method is to wash towels in two small, back-to-back loads. Put three to four towels in the washer with a moderate amount of detergent. After the first load, add more detergent and run again. Put the washed towels in the dryer and dry them thoroughly before putting them away.

　　White vinegar:?White vinegar is a natural cleaning ingredient with bacteria-fighting properties. Put three to four towels into the washer and add a cup of white vinegar. Run your washer on the hottest setting and move them into the dryer once finished. Make sure they’re fully dry before putting them away.

　　Baking soda:?When you need extra bacteria-fighting power, use baking soda along with white vinegar. Put your towels in the washer and start your first load using a quarter-cup of baking soda. After the first load, begin a second one using a cup of white vinegar. Put your towels into the dryer and dry them thoroughly before putting them away.