Stripping Towels (Not adoption Related)

sgb721

Happy Saturday/March everyone. Last week I determined our towels stink (not from lack of washing). After some googling I found that it might help to wash them adding 1/2 cup of vinegar and then a second time with 1/2 cup of baking soda, then promptly dry to strip them of old detergent and soap build up.

Has anyone tried this with good results?

Dr.Loretta

I've done it. You need to was on hot. I didn't notice a huge difference, but my towels weren't awful to start. But really, it can't hurt to try

bumpuser794640

I just did a hot wash with blue Dawn on my kitchen towels last night/this morning to see if it helps their absorbency. They're in the dryer right now, so I don't know how well it worked yet. Definitely worth a try!

orangecupcake

Dr.Loretta:

I've done it. You need to was on hot. I didn't notice a huge difference, but my towels weren't awful to start. But really, it can't hurt to try

this. 

sgb721

Results:

 Well it worked to remove the musky smell the towels were holding which was good. They seem cleaner but I don't notice any huge difference in texture or fluff as I was hoping. Overall, I'm satisfied but it was a bit of a longer process (two wash cycles then a dry cycle).  

Thanks for the input!! 

sgb721

fredalina:

Try RLR.

 

What is RLR?