Anyone have a towel that doesn't wash up nice and fresh?
I've got a swimming towel that frankly smeels terrible now, even right after the wash. It smells stagnant, Mrs Stud won't even give it to the Dog LOL.
I thought perhaps the machine isn't rinsing thoroughly but nothing else smells, clothes are fine and smell great. I'm forced to believe that it is something to do with the water at the YMCA...perhaps even after showering I am sweating chlorine or other things into the towel.
Does anyone else have this issue or any thoughts.
:rofl:
Former Member
I love this thread! It amuses me.
I just got word from my towel, it is going to enter itself into masters swimming...it says since it has already sprouted arm and legs, that it figures it can give Geek a run for his money!
I have to say, that I tried the Oxy Clean soak and it worked like a charm. The towel smells as fresh as a daisy now!
If it smells good now, you obviously have't used it yet! :joker:
Alison
Another option is to put a cup of white vinegar in during the first rinse. For a really bad towel, stop the cycle and let it soak for awhile, then kick it back on (and no, your towel won't smell like vinegar). :)
after the hour or so soak in the washer with bleach and detergent, put it out in the sun to dry. It won't be soft and fluffy like it is when dried in a dryer, but the fresh air and sunshine helps freshen it up too.
Lainey
Throw it away, burn it it, destroy it,
get a new towel that isn't made of cotton
I was at a meeting in New Orleans staying at the Ritz
in the last meeting, the speaker said
"I love this hotel,
it's so nice,
the towels here are so fluffy
I could barely
fit them in my suitcase."
Anyone have a towel that doesn't wash up nice and fresh?
I've got a swimming towel that frankly smeels terrible now, even right after the wash. It smells stagnant, Mrs Stud won't even give it to the Dog LOL.
I thought perhaps the machine isn't rinsing thoroughly but nothing else smells, clothes are fine and smell great. I'm forced to believe that it is something to do with the water at the YMCA...perhaps even after showering I am sweating chlorine or other things into the towel.
Does anyone else have this issue or any thoughts.
:rofl:
Throw it away, burn it it, destroy it,
get a new towel that isn't made of cotton
I was at a meeting in New Orleans staying at the Ritz
in the last meeting, the speaker said
"I love this hotel,
it's so nice,
the towels here are so fluffy
I could barely
fit them in my suitcase."
Hahaha. Well there is no need to toss the towel, Oxyclean, cleaned it "Oxily" I would guess. Save the $ for meet fees!
The Wicking towels with Silver that you are recommending have been featured in several gear reviews, such as Sailing magazine and were recently in Camping Life as one of the 2008 editors choice. The silver molecule smothers the bacteria molecule so they don't get "funky" smelling. They also have really high sun protection which is great for summer swim clubs. They dry out so fast that you don't need tons of towels for a meet, just a couple will do. If you want to read some independent reviews, just "google" Wicking Towel and there are quite a few. The towels are made by Discovery Trekking.
Quite a few swim teams are using them now, and they are worth the cost.
As the person who de-stinks hockey clothing from the Husband and Son, I can say the cheapest way to get any stink out is by using hot water and baking soda (in addition to the detergent). I also soak really stinky jerseys in vinegar, baking soda and water in the sink before washing.
Just out of curiosity, what does the vinegar/baking soda combination do since the baking soda should neutralize the acetic acid in the vinegar? Chris, Mr. Chemistry, a little help here since I only had to have two semesters of Freshman Chemistry.
