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new towels

lewismum
lewismum Posts: 32 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Hi,

Ive just bought new towels.Is there any way of making then more absorbent? The water just seems to slide around.

many thanks
Janette x

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  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    could be one of two reasons, lewismum.
    1 You haven't washed them yet, so they still have any factory 'dressing' on them or
    2 You have washed them, but used Fabric Conditioner - really good cotton towels don't take kindly to FC - its better to just rinse well and line or tumble dry.
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    vinegar.. it cuts through the greasy outer coating.. hot wash and vinegar
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  • IndigoGirl
    IndigoGirl Posts: 28 Forumite
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    I find it takes a good half dozen washes before towels do what they are meant to do.

    And I second the suggetions to use vinegar in the rinse cycle and never to use fabric softener.
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  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    When towels are listed on artist riders for live touring, they demand 'prewashed towels' to use on stage specifically because brand new ones are waterproof!
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