Unusual but effective: how to wash a kitchen towel in the microwave

Kitchen towels require frequent washing to remove tough stains. One way to tidy them up is to use a microwave.

Such a non-standard approach to solving the issue requires compliance with certain rules.

Read more about how to wash a kitchen towel in the microwave, we’ll tell you in the article.

Process Features

The microwave is an extraordinary method of washing; it is based on boiling water under the influence of microwaves emitted by the device. The result is almost the same as digestion.

Advantages of using a microwave oven:

• saving time (compared to boiling or washing in a washing machine);
• the absence of a large amount of steam, the formation of which occurs during digestion;
• simplicity of the method;
• harmlessness to humans;
• ease of choosing a detergent - even ordinary soap will do;
• high efficiency.

Despite the heating, the structure of the material is not damaged when processed in the microwave. The purification process under the influence of radiation is directed from within.

Washing in a microwave oven

To treat soiled textiles you will need:

• laundry soap;
• water;
• microwave;
• durable plastic bag.

You can wash no more than three small towels at a time in the microwave. The best way is to process them one at a time.

Instructions

Standard microwave washing is suitable for cleaning linen and cotton kitchen towels. The texture of the material can be smooth, waffle or with pile. For very soiled items, it is advisable to use stain pre-treatment.

For washing to be successful, you must follow these instructions:

1. Moisten the towel.
2. Squeeze out excess water.
3. Lather the fabric, paying attention to particularly dirty areas.
4. Place the fabric in a strong plastic bag. There is no need to tie it.
5. Place the bag on the microwave tray.
6. Set the power to 500 W.
7. Set the regulator for 1.5 minutes.
8. It is better to remove the towel with special tongs, as the fabric is very hot.
9. After the fabric has cooled, it is recommended to repeat the microwave treatment. If after the first stage the towel has not heated up to a hot temperature, then repeated treatment is mandatory, since without it the result will be ineffective.
10. Remove towels after re-processing.
11. Fill a basin with water.
12. Dip kitchen textiles into water.
13. Rinse.
14. Dry.

How to wash kitchen towels using a microwave without boiling, video instructions:

Removing stains

If the towel fabric is excessively stained with various stains, the use of additional treatment will help to cope with contamination. To do this, you need to know what substances to remove each type of stain.

If the material is initially very dirty, it is recommended to use Antipyatin or another similar product instead of laundry soap.

Whitening

A separate recipe can be used for white towels. A prerequisite is their natural composition, which will survive digestion.

To do the washing you need to prepare:

• a special, deep enough container designed for a microwave oven;
• water;
• a plastic lid used in a microwave oven;
• bleach (powdered or liquid).

Procedure:

1. Heat water to hot temperature.
2. Pour heated water into the container to fill 2/3 of the volume.
3. Dilute bleaching detergent in water in a high concentration (0.1 kg per 1 liter of liquid).
4. Dip the towel into the container. It is not necessary to ensure that the item is completely immersed in water.
5. Cover the container with the prepared lid. This will prevent liquid from splashing all over the inside of the microwave.
6. Set the power to 500 W.
7. Set the wash duration to 10 minutes.
8. After washing, you need to remove the towel with tongs.
9. Rinse the product.
10. Dry.

Prohibitions that cannot be ignored

Using a microwave oven for cooking, heating food or washing towels should take into account the standard prohibitions for such a device:

• do not use foil - it will sparkle;
• do not use cling film - it may melt;
• Do not touch the treated towel with your hands - you may get burned;
• do not put the towel in a paper bag, as it may catch fire;
• The bag should not be tied before placing it in the device, as it may burst with a loud bang.

Compliance with safety precautions when using electrical appliances includes careful handling of the power cord and plug, as well as avoidance of water entering unintended microwave areas.

6 recommendations

Expert advice will help you keep your kitchen towels in order. Such recommendations include:

1. The washing power should be set to medium.
2. Fresh stains respond best to microwaves.
3. Timely replacement of towels in the kitchen will avoid washing out old stains.
4. It is advisable to store used towels so that they are ventilated. Baskets with holes are suitable for this.
5. When using a washing bag in the microwave, you cannot increase one cycle for more than 1.5 minutes, since the cellophane may not withstand such treatment and may catch fire. If it is necessary to repeat the procedure, then this is done only after a while.
6. If the kitchen towels are large enough, you need to wash them in the microwave one at a time.

Do not leave the microwave unattended during the washing process.

Conclusion

Washing towels in the microwave allows you to not only make products clean, but also get rid of unpleasant odors. Using the technique according to the instructions above, you can refresh textiles without complicated soaking and long-term boiling simply and safely.