Reviving old towels in the wash
 

Can someone tell me how to revive towels in the wash?

Just over 2 years ago i bought some expensive towels from Dunelm Mill and now they have gone very still and rough on the skin.

I use DAZ washing powder and Comfort Softner which over the years ive found to be the best for me as i have Psoriasis but still they are like sand paper when they dry. Can someone tell me if its posible to revive these?

Thanks?

Re: Reviving old towels in the wash
 

The trouble with many towels after a lot of using generally lose their softness Alan and its very hard to get back that softness.

Re: Reviving old towels in the wash
 

I have towels that are older than these which were cheaper and i are still soft.

Re: Reviving old towels in the wash
 

I Googled and found this:-
Cut back on detergent. Towels feel stiff because they start to build up soapy residue.
Wash in warm water. ..
. Replace fabric softeners with vinegar.Use baking soda. ... Lighten your load. ...
Toss in a tennis ball or dryer ball.
Go easy on the tumble drying

Re: Reviving old towels in the wash
 

I don't use any fabric softener with my towels just wash powder and then tumble dry and after 5 years these ones still seem ok. Hottest wash I can do seems to do them ok.

Re: Reviving old towels in the wash
 

Lighten your load? Toss in a tennis ball?, what have u been watching this morning? lol...

On a more serious note i will try some of the above.
Thanks.

Re: Reviving old towels in the wash
 

My understanding is never use Fabric Softer with towels (or anything similar), or if you do skip it regularly - it stops them absorbing water.

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Correct. And not overloading the washing machine, or using too much detergent, helps too.

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After washing them put them in a quick wash say 30 minutes or less with just fabric conditioner, then put them on a spin and that should bring back the softness Alan, plus I sometimes also not only put fabric conditioner in the drawer, I also put a cap full directly onto the towels while in the drum.

I find this works a treat :)

Re: Reviving old towels in the wash
 

ooer!