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Funky Towel, Towel Got the Funk!
After a bath or shower, water softens the top layer of our skin. Bath towels that we rub all over our bodies pick up these microscopic bits of skin and other flora and fauna and get trapped in the fibers. Eventually, after enough use, the fibers become overloaded with skin cells and give off a yucky smell. (The same thing will happen with dishcloths and bits of food.) This just won't go away, no matter how many times you wash them. You could try bleaching them but if they are dyed this will fade the color- and it's a temporary fix at best. Sometimes, you have to 'throw in the towel' and buy some new ones!
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12/12/2006 9:17:26 AM T
said:
I JUST threw away all my towels and it is happening again to my new ones i CANT keep "throwing" away all my towels is there ANYTHING else that could help????!! I heard vinegar would this help?
12/15/2006 1:54:10 PM Susan
said:
This has *never* happened to any of my towels! However, once in a while I'll forget to change one and it will get smelly. In this case, launder normally and then put the *wet* towel into the microwave on high until very hot and steamy. This kills the smelly bacteria.
12/17/2006 4:57:51 PM moe
said:
just how helpful was this helpful hint!!??
12/17/2006 7:35:01 PM JoyceC.
said:
Thank you! Bleaching does not work - toss them.
2/14/2007 1:05:23 PM Hate the musty towels!
said:
I have actually had trouble with this because of my front loading washer, it doesn't seem to get them clean. I have now began washing all the towels together on the hottest and longest cycle. I add a little bleach to the darker ones and a little more than that to the white/light towels. I also only load the wash half full or less. This has been working for me. I do have to remember to pick up any wet towel or wash rag every couple days and launder, never ever let a wet one sit, it makes it nearly impossible to clean. And, never, leave them sitting in the washer for any length of time after washing.. you'll end up having to wash them over again.
I will be trying the microwave idea that is listed, might be a good trick when you just can't wash it right away. Good luck.
