Washable cottons: how to clean them to get them back?

Reusable cottons have many advantages. Very gentle on sensitive skin, they are essential for a zero waste bathroom. Indeed, they make it possible to dispense with disposable cotters permanently, and it is one of the simplest good gestures to lighten your trash. Also, what may seem like a high expense at the time of purchase in comparison with conventional cotton is, in fact, quickly profitable with the many years of use. However, switching to washable cottons made of organic cotton, eucalyptus, or bamboo to limit waste is within everyone’s reach, knowing how to clean them without harmful and irritating chemicals is often a source of questioning.

Indeed, it is generally advisable to pass these cottons to remove makeup in the washing machine in a washing net. This protects them and prevents the washing machine from devouring them like certain socks! However, lovers of long-wearing mascara, matte lipsticks, or waterproof foundation have surely already noticed that spots remain after washing. Suddenly, the dazzling whiteness of the first days gives way to tenacious blackish or beigeish streaks.

Here are three natural and ecological solutions from grandmother to regain cleanliness and radiance!