Wondering how to achieve perfectly fluffy towels without the help of a dryer? According to cleaning experts, it is indeed possible and not too difficult, either.

There are several key steps that you can take during the washing process (as well as when air drying) in order to get as plush of towels as possible. Below, three pros chime in with four helpful steps that will rethink the way you wash and dry your towels for good.

You won’t believe what a difference these basic changes will make in your towels’ texture going forward.

Skip the Laundry Softener

Carefully evaluating the chemicals you use during the washing process will effect the way your towels turn out.

You might think that using laundry softener is a foolproof way to make your towels feel nice and plush, but it actually has the opposite effect, explains Steve Evans, the founder of Memphis Maids.

As he shares, laundry softener creates a waxy type of coating that will make your towels feel anything but soft. The best bet is to use white vinegar instead, pros offer.

“This kitchen staple is not just for cooking,” says Elizabeth Shields, the operations manager of Super Cleaning Service Louisville. She recommends adding just a half cup to your rinse cycle.

“I also love how my towels smell fresher and feel softer,” she says.

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Shake Your Towels

A simple shake can go a long way when it comes to your towels’ fluffiness.

According to Evans, shaking your towels before and after hanging them mimics the effects of the dryer, even if one isn’t accessible, and helps to ensure fibers are not stuck together. The end result of this basic technique? Nice and soft towels.

Shields also abides by this process.

“You’re basically waking the fluff up before it sets in place,” she says. Once you have shaken your towels, hang them up and allow them to dry further.

Cut Back on Detergent

A little bit of detergent goes a long way, and that is especially the case when it comes to getting fluffy towels, explains Alessandro Gazzo, a cleaning expert at Emily’s Maids.

Believe it or not, Gazzo shares, you will actually be just fine using only 75 percent the amount of detergent that you might think you need—sometimes even 50 percent will do, he adds.

Gazzo recommends doing a bit of experimentation and testing different concentrations of detergent to determine the smallest amount that gets your towels nice and clean (and feeling fluffy). An added bonus?

Your bottle of detergent will last you longer than it has in the past, making this a great money-saving technique, too.

If you accidentally used a sizable amount of detergent and are left with less-than-fluffy towels, not all hope is lost, though.

As Shields notes, you can add an extra rinse cycle if you’re finding that your towels are too stiff after a standard load.

Hang Towels Outside Like a Pro

If you’re hanging your towels outside to dry, there are a few steps you should plan to take for maximum fluffiness. First, note that selecting the right location is key.

“Choose a breezy spot with good airflow but out of harsh sun,” Shields says, adding that hanging your towels over two lines or bars is best. “There’s more surface area exposed to air, so they dry faster and more evenly,” she says.

One additional tip to keep in mind when hanging your towels out to dry is to space them apart so they’re not touching each other, offers Evans.

As he explains, doing so will allow the fibers to have plenty of room to dry, which will consequently prevent clumping.