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Soften your towels and laundry with this simple tip

Have you found that your towels or laundry are just not as soft as they used to be. Maybe you find that your towel just does not absorb moisture as efficiently as it used to. Well here is a simple tip that will rejuvenate them to their former glory.

The reason that fabric loses it's softness is because it becomes clogged with soap and detergent residue. You can combat this quite simply with vinegar. Use it instead of fabric softener for a natural softness to your clothes. It will also help reduce that static cling and any lingering smells.

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VINEGAR Comments By: Jay K what type of vinegar? and how much? Tipking says: Any type of vinegar will do. White distilled is best, just a cup full in with your wash.   soften towels Comments By: Rina Ten-Ami I have a problem with the smell of the vinegar. Is there any other substance that can replace the vinegar, making my towels soft again? Fabric softener at this stage is useless. TipKing Says: Have you tried using white vinegar it is less noxious   Vinegar Comments By: Louise My towels are so hard they are like razors so was thrilled to see your tips. Tried but they are still very hard. I tried with vinegar in the drum in a normal wash with powder and then again with only vinegar in the conditioner compartment but they are still hard. Will it take time to get them soft again? TipKing says: It may take a few treatments OR the hardness may not be due to a build up of detergent etc. It may be that the material is just too hard. Sorry that you have been struggling!   to louise Comments By: Sheils The vinegar does help, but so does the drying process. Try outside in the wind or in the tumble dryer. Drying in still air contributes to the problem.   ammonia first Comments By: Les If you have used fabric softener on the towels you need to remove that residue first by soaking them for 2-3 hours in the washing machine filled with hot water and depending on amount of towels 1/2 cup of ammonia. After soaking run through the normal wash cycle then wash with small amount of laundry detergent and rince with the cup white vinegar. To help remove the vinegar smell I add an additional rinse of just plain water. You should only have to do the ammonia soak one time as it is just to remove the fabric softener residue.