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Towels?
Feb 8, 2006 23:47:06 GMT 10
Post by daddys3chicks on Feb 8, 2006 23:47:06 GMT 10
I have a couple of questions. First how in the world do you get new towels to be absorbent? Honestly, it seems like they scotchguard the things! I don't use fabric softener on them. Any ideas?
Secondly, I have some towels that smell clean out of the dryer, but once they are used have that yucky smell. (We use towels more than once here). Anything I can add to the wash that might help? We can't have a clothesline per our neighborhood covenants so line drying is out of the question.
I have started drying them on hot, maybe that will help?
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Admin
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Post by Admin on Feb 9, 2006 1:02:35 GMT 10
Cheryl,
It has been my experience that it takes at least 10 washings to get towels to be absorbent. Don't know what they put on the but it drives me crazy too. I think they us sizing on them.
As to the smell, I have noticed that with my towels sometimes and I think it helps to never toss towels on the floor together and to wash them quickly. Also I noticed the smell was gone if I put a little vinegar in the rinse water when you wash. (even though most washer manufacturers say not to use vinegar.
HTH
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Post by Pat on Feb 9, 2006 1:43:32 GMT 10
I was going to say white vinegar in the wash as well. I'm one that believes in white vinegar for everything. LOL
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Post by braided-rug on Feb 9, 2006 8:56:17 GMT 10
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Towels?
Feb 9, 2006 11:02:07 GMT 10
Post by lynn on Feb 9, 2006 11:02:07 GMT 10
I use ammonia in mine. I live in a hot humid climate and in the summer, well, let's just say the towels can smell pretty gross. They come out smelling fresh, sweet and clean. Not like ammonia at all.
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Towels?
Feb 9, 2006 11:17:02 GMT 10
Post by daddys3chicks on Feb 9, 2006 11:17:02 GMT 10
NC is the same way - I'll have to try ammonia
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Towels?
May 24, 2006 10:08:05 GMT 10
Post by ellise on May 24, 2006 10:08:05 GMT 10
I always add just a drop or two of clorax to the water, fill the tub, and then add the towels. I have an eye dropper that I use for this purpose, and none of my towels have faded or bled.
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Towels?
May 24, 2006 23:36:27 GMT 10
Post by teddymaker on May 24, 2006 23:36:27 GMT 10
I use borax and always wash my towels in hot water...too bad you aren't allowed to hang wash Cheryl...
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Towels?
May 25, 2006 3:59:55 GMT 10
Post by Michelle on May 25, 2006 3:59:55 GMT 10
I use borax and always wash my towels in hot water...too bad you aren't allowed to hang wash Cheryl... I have borax on hand...when do you add it to the wash? And how much? TIA  |
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Post by ellise on Jun 4, 2006 4:04:56 GMT 10
Mother said to add Salt to the water? has anyone ever heard of this? I thought you added salt to keep the colors from fading.
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Towels?
Jun 4, 2006 10:54:26 GMT 10
Post by Michelle on Jun 4, 2006 10:54:26 GMT 10
bumping up for Jayne...
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Towels?
Jun 4, 2006 11:14:12 GMT 10
Post by braided-rug on Jun 4, 2006 11:14:12 GMT 10
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