Sometimes new towels that look plush and thirsty end up feeling thin and don't seem to soak up water at all. Towel manufacturers often apply a special fabric softener to make new towels look soft and plush. The softener creates a film that reduces the towels' absorbency. Give your new towels special care to make them more absorbent.
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Instructions
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Wash your towels with detergent and hot water before using them. Add a cup of vinegar to the first wash. The vinegar will also make the color less likely to fade or bleed.
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Run the towels through the laundry cycle 1 or 2 more times after the first wash, without using detergent.
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Put towels through an extra rinse cycle each time you wash them. This will get rid of soap residue.
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Add a cup of white vinegar periodically when you wash a load of towels.
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Line dry either outdoors or on a drying rack indoors. If you put them in a dryer, use a low heat setting and don't use fabric softeners. Fabric softeners can leave a film that reduces the pile, giving them less absorbency and a stiff feeling.
Tips & Warnings
Check towels' fabric weight before purchasing. The weight is measured in GSM (grams per square meter). The higher the weight, the more thick and absorbent the towel.
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