3 Ways to Get Your Towels Looking, Feeling & Smelling Great!

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The Maker's Summer Sale is now over (expired Tue Jul 20), but feel free to visit makersclean.com to shop our premium microfiber cloths.
In this video, cleaning expert Melissa Maker talks about everything you need to know about keeping your towels in great shape, feeling super soft and smelling as fresh as the first day you got them! Join us as we learn about taking care of our towels - how to wash towels, the difference between microfiber towels and terry cotton towels and why you should never use fabric softener (at least with your towels)
0:00 - Introduction
0:56 - Why Terry Towels Stinks
1:49 - Know When to Take Your Towels Out of the Dryer
2:14 - Towel Dryness Test
2:34 - Fluff Up After Line Drying
3:08 - Know Your Detergent Levels
4:15 - A Conversation about Fabric Softener
5:13 - How to Fix Smelly Towels
6:44 - Terry Towel Alternatives
7:57 That Microfiber Feeling
8:34 - Comment Question
9:18 - How to Clean Your Washing Machine
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@cleanmyspace 2 жыл бұрын

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@irenec1167 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! How many bath towels can I wash per load in the washer? Especially if I have a 9 killo he front load washer?????

@msjoythatsme 3 жыл бұрын

Not about towels but every woman should give compliments when they see another woman looking nice or doing something good. You look great and the pants are super cute.

@ligeiaztomb2755 3 жыл бұрын

Truth! I always try to compliment someone's nails or hair or something, particularly if they are working at a check out. The sad thing is that they always seem shocked when another woman says something randomly nice. You never know if you can be the bright spot in someone's day.

@marianb2530 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tan_Z How long have you been using the vinegar? Dang! I use it at times in my wash, which I have learned from CMS

@trapperma 3 жыл бұрын

Apropos❗She looks great ❗I did notice how spectacular she looks in that outfit.

@marym7763 3 жыл бұрын

@HeyJoyThatsMe I was thinking the same thing! Beautiful outfit!

@cocoacoolness 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love to do this. If I notice someone looks great one day I always like to comment on it. I know when people randomly compliment me I feel great for the rest of the day so I like to be that person :)

@jenniferrosenthal7731 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you mentioned taking old towels to a pet shelter! I do that all of the time with our old towels, hand towels, and washcloths

@alexiss680 2 жыл бұрын

I try to do this , but my hubs always takes them for his own “pile of rags” in the garage ! I have to sneak them so he doesn’t get a hold of them!😁😁

@vbachman6742 2 жыл бұрын

Any plain cotton or cotton blend fabric like quilts, sheets and bedspreads are also usable for shelters or rescue group.

@iwannajob1 3 жыл бұрын

Giving your old towels to an animal rescue is a great suggestion!

@231moimoi 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Our old blankets and towels go straight to the dog rescue. ☺️

@susannanunez1448 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I would've never thought... what about old bedding & blankets?🤔

@zakariapatel1720 3 жыл бұрын

@@susannanunez1448 you should ask animal shelters in your area, old beddings and blankets can be very useful for them !

@elbasset7214 3 жыл бұрын

That's what we do they use them as bedding then just throw the towels out

@susannanunez1448 3 жыл бұрын

@@zakariapatel1720 ... I feel totally mind blown that I didn't think of this before... lol ... thanks I'm gonna reach out to them

@tngardener231 2 жыл бұрын

My mother in laws towels were so thin and small that they were see through. She was a single mom raising her kids and 2 grandkids. I enjoyed buying her some good quality towels. My husband still to this day loves the big towels that are so fluffy. 😁 I take towels seriously in this house for him .. thanks for the tips ❤️ We keep our towels for about 3 days and then switch.

@fairlind 2 жыл бұрын

We are opposites. I long for thinner, waffle weave (i.e. absorbent) cotton (i.e. sustainable) towels that dry quickly and don’t take up so much room and water in my washer.

@cherylwebb8340 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you for doing this for your mother-in-law. And as a mommy to grandchildren, God bless her for what she did ❤

@Alice_Walker 3 жыл бұрын

I think that lots of us forget that things get clean when the detergent gets washed AWAY taking the grease and dirt with it, not when the detergent goes into the wash. If there's too much soap neither the dirt or the detergent gets rinsed properly. My old housemate had a problem with smelly washing, we upped his wash temperature and reduced how much soap he was adding by more than half and it fixed the problem over a few washes. It's counter intuitive that less soap can get a better result, but it's definitely true. I always use half the manufacturer's recommended dose as a starting point and sometimes even less than half works great! 💜

@painwarriorprincess5120 3 жыл бұрын

That vinegar trick is legit! I've been doing it for years, and it removes the buildup of laundry products (and who knows what else...eww) and that makes them super soft and much more absorbent. I use the vinegar about once a month or two, depending on how many times I've needed to run the towels through the laundry in that time. I know it's time for the vinegar when a newly-washed towel feels like it isn't absorbing like it should be.

@dianebay6879 3 жыл бұрын

Fabric softner also keeps them from absorbing

@painwarriorprincess5120 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianebay6879 Very true. I also add baking soda to the wash cycle which helps deodorize and softens fabric some too, and I don't use liquid fabric softener and I go easy on the dryer sheets (I usually use half of one unless it's a really big load of laundry) to avoid that issue.

@aernest825 3 жыл бұрын

@pain warrior princess, not sure if it's legit, but I used to sell appliances. The guys that did our repairs said dryer sheets are terrible for your dryer and can cause more maintenance issues than without. Wool dryer balls are a safer choice.

@lauren8627 3 жыл бұрын

Just check with the manufacturer first. Low pH can ruin the rubber parts inside your washing machine.

@fordhouse8b 3 жыл бұрын

@@aernest825 Yes, when my drier stopped working, the repair guy said the dryer sheets caused build-up on the dryer’s sensors. I think vinegar softens the towels by dissolving minerals from hard water that has been deposited on the fabric.

@BlueberryFundip 3 жыл бұрын

Ty for mentioning the pet shelters!

@SK-ki1te 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’m so happy she said that to spread the info!

@rickyestanislao5086 3 жыл бұрын

I wash my towels and mats, once a week. And I haven’t used fabric softener in a few years, and honestly doesn’t make a difference. Saving money.

@a1bestrentals 3 жыл бұрын

100%

@flaviapoetic.perfumes4700 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I ditched the fabric softener over 10 yrs ago and I don't miss it.

@MochiTea012 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Stopped using softener and dryer sheets, clothes feel the same plus money saved!

@lb9549 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, ditched this year's ago when we started living a more nontoxic life. Now I get an instant headache standing too close to someone who uses heavily scented laundry detergent or fabric softener. That stuff is so bad for people :(

@johnjohng668 2 жыл бұрын

@@flaviapoetic.perfumes4700 saving you from health issues as well :) I’ve had 5 dilation of my esophagus from inhaling scented Gain laundry products. Going for my 6th one next month. On liquid diet only. Can’t swallow food. The chemicals caused a stricture and an asthma like condition. This was from 1 hour of inhaling the toxins in it from a visitor to our home. I warn everyone not to use it. They are unregulated, unsafe products.

@carolynturnerclark9287 3 жыл бұрын

I line dry my towels, I throw them in the dryer for 5-10 minutes before I hang them which takes the stiffness out of them. I use vinegar not softener.

@lisabeishline578 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I do too! Works great.

@sarahr7279 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I love using my clothes line but I hate the stiffness lol

@valerxwee 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s smart imma have to try that!

@chris210352 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, me too!

@catslove3884 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm. Maybe for jeans also

@pbear7814 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot stand the feel of microfiber on my fingers.

@bsmith9326 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, the cleaning microfiber towels make me feel like I have the driest hands ever. I don’t know how to describe it other then microfiber snags my skin on my hands when I pick it up. Then when I wash them, every bit of human and pet hair stick on to the towel as well as lint from the wash. When I pull out my “clean” microfiber towel from the dryer, it is caked in hair and lint. Makes a great lint magnet though for other loads. I guess I am supposed to hang dry microfiber towels but who has the space for that?

@mamakaka73 3 жыл бұрын

I keep my towels until you can see through them. Then I use them to clean 🙃

@a.w.9662 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer older thinner towels, easier getting into crevices and ears 😀

@OttawaDanceWithUs 3 жыл бұрын

It has been at least couple of years that we are ordering your cloths for us and all our family members. We even send them overseas :))) Love them and keep one in every bathroom, car and diaper bag. We love them because: they dry fast, last long, absorb lot of moisture, easy to clean and still look good after month and month of use. Best of luck and always a pleasure to watch your very useful videos!

@redbloodedwoman1179 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Melissa! I have been wanting to do a good strip but don't have the time - this vinegar-baking soda alternative is great!👍

@bubbaloo_loo_loo 3 жыл бұрын

The issue I have with microfiber is that it's typically made from Nylon/Polyester blend, i.e. plastic. Which means that it will not biodegrade, and that every time it is washed, it releases microplastics into the water system and our oceans.

@checksanity 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly this. I prefer to stick with natural fibres as much as possible.

@lb9549 3 жыл бұрын

But I thought Melissa addressed this and said that clothing is a bigger culprit than microfiber cleaning or drying rags(?)

@bubbaloo_loo_loo 3 жыл бұрын

@@lb9549 yes that may be but that does not make microfibre good just because there are worse material. I always try to get the most sustainable option available and microfibre is not on that list

@estheradeleke9639 2 жыл бұрын

Please watch seaspiracy on Netflix.

@Etianen7 2 жыл бұрын

Yees, this is exactly why I haven't started using microfiber. If I can avoid releasing extra microplastics by just treating my cotton towels with baking soda and vinegar, this is what I'll do.

@danellebuckler7779 2 жыл бұрын

I love this Video. I never use fabric softener as it makes me break out in a horrible rash. I also never use bleach. Vinegar and baking soda is all I use. When drying, I use wool balls and essential oils. You're awesome. Thank you!

@pumacatD Жыл бұрын

Do you mean for washing your towels or overall everything? I’d very much like to get away from using detergent!: ) And yes those wool balls for dryer are WAY better than the plastic ones that break quickly!!

@dparkx90 8 ай бұрын

do essential oils ever leave a stain? I'm worried about using orange essential oils for my white towels...

@ElegancebyDelly 3 жыл бұрын

We changed our towels every day .. Thanks for sharing

@carolinewhitelaw1068 3 жыл бұрын

If I didn’t stay on top of throwing my husband’s and son’s bathroom towels in the laundry, I swear they’d use the same ones for weeks. I switch them all out twice a week at least. My mother grew up in post-war Germany and had to share one towel among a family of five for years so she is clean towel obsessed and changes them out every single day. I love the tips for getting odours out-I know what I’m doing this weekend 😊 Thanks, Melissa!

@donnastratton8397 3 жыл бұрын

My husband does all his laundry at one time, including bath towels. 🤦‍♀️ Not me. I wash my towels separately. I try to get him to wash his separately. But ...

@lisademello-naser4131 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t like to reuse bath towels. I enjoy using a fresh one with each shower/bath. Even hand towels I change daily. I wash all towels daily. Once a week I’ll put vinegar in the fabric dispenser to freshen them up. Many years ago I use to add a little fabric softener (not no more). It definitely flattens out the fibers and towels tend to look older more quickly. Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips!!!!!

@MsLemon1971 4 ай бұрын

I also wash my towels after each use especially after Covid.

@fortheloveofLDS 3 жыл бұрын

So hyped for the sale! I moved to a new place recently and the move-in/move-out cleaning exhausted my existing Makers collection, so I need to expand it.

@maidebymarion6390 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice about towels. I shake and flick mine out before I hang them outside. Keeps them fluffy and soft. I wash mine once or twice a week. I dry myself off first with a dry facecloth. Helps keep washing pile low.

@amberfrazier575 3 жыл бұрын

I take my old towels to a seamstress and have her slice them into dish sponge sized rectangles and surge them together on all four sides in piles of 3 and use them for cleaning, I just keep them in a gallon jar from Amazon, great for spills cleaning the bathroom and dusting. Just run them through the wash before you use them when you get them back from the seamstress so they don’t shed when you clean.

@cynthiamahlin4815 3 жыл бұрын

Sergers are so handy. I love mine. I do this layering with cotton shirts for absorbing spills and cleaning with liquids.

@fordhouse8b 3 жыл бұрын

I like my this waffle weave linen towels. They both absorb water well, and dry quickly.

@haileysmith6363 2 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to get the smell out of nursing pads and towels for months I did the fresh smell trick and it worked like a charm!

@Beenthere2xs 3 жыл бұрын

Melissa you have great timing. My Airbnb guest towels are due for a refresh and my personal towels are several lifetimes old. I just ordered a random terry set from a deals and steals page earlier today but I have low expectations. Gonna order yours right now, if they're anywhere as fantastic as your mop, I'll restock both my personal and guest towels with your line. Fingers crossed!

@helennix3998 3 жыл бұрын

I change towels every day. I use the small hand towels to dry my body off with so that way I don’t have a load of huge towels every couple days. After I use the towel i drape it over the laundry basket and it drys pretty quickly.

@sunflowerfields4409 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea to use a small hand towel to dry off! I am definitely going to try that.

@mariumsajjad6674 3 жыл бұрын

Wow great idea ❤️

@donnastratton8397 3 жыл бұрын

I do too when I forget to bring a bath towel to the shower. Unless I want to walk across the floor naked to get one. Brr. 🤣

@SK-ki1te 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting idea!

@crowleysplants 2 жыл бұрын

Finally found another person who does this 😄

@laneymae 3 жыл бұрын

I use GOTS certified fouta towels for this very reason. They are light, dry quick, travel better, can be used for more than just a towel and are beautiful. I also don't have issues with them getting rough or crunchy when line drying as they stay soft no matter what.

@brendarose3941 Жыл бұрын

Just tried both fabric softener recipes you gave. I love the vinegar and essential oil recipe! Thanks!

@lorigfgirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I just discovered your channel! Thank you for educating people on alternatives to the toxic chemicals in fabric softeners! I am extremely chemically sensitive and believe they cause cancer and many other health issues! I use vinegar as well, but have learned some great tips from your videos, so thank you!

@sengaphiphi3847 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dear, i didn't know about whiteVinega in washing Towels. I have learnt much on your channel.

@danac1050 3 жыл бұрын

Melissa, I love your Maker’s towels, I had to take advantage of your sale! 😄💯

@mightylara2372 3 жыл бұрын

I strip and clean the bathroom once a week. The towels get washed when I clean the bathroom. I started using vinegar with my wash about eight years ago. Some towels even state not to use softener on the care tag.

@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you for sharing!

@xena496 3 жыл бұрын

I always wash my towels twice a day . On my laundry days Tuesdays and Thursdays . Wash my towels with laundry soap and fabric softener and use warm water and high heat on the dryer. I love the smell of my laundry soap and fabric softener I usually get gain laundry soap and snuggle or downy fabric softer .I always love to smell my fresh towels

@karensheart 3 жыл бұрын

I change my towels twice a week. I’m going to try the vinegar and baking soda. Thank you!

@Sunshine-fy4fz Жыл бұрын

Love the tips. We wash towels and linens once a week - why wash them more often and waste water/energy, you're seriously clean when you use your towel to dry off. Just make sure you hang them after each use so they can completely dry out, as you said, to keep them smelling fresh.

@concernedtaxpayer903 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the post. My favorite towels are pretty thin, tightly woven Turkish cotton bath towels. When I lived in Istanbul, Turkey where I would go to the Turkish hamam every week with Turkish girlfriends we would go every Saturday or Sunday for basically a full spa experience, there were always these tall stacks of towels in all different pastel colors basically the towels were bath towel size, with tassels hanging off of each end and a thin white stripe running across in lines all up and down each towel. So I got loads of those towels when I live in Turkey they, with my large fluffy white Turkish cotton monogrammed hooded bath robe are my favorite things for a Turkish hamam like spa experience every day in my home in Washington, DC. I do the laundry for my boyfriend and I and I usually do a light load of wash and a dark load of wash every week, sometimes more if we have overflowing laundry hampers!

@MsLemon1971 4 ай бұрын

Your towels sound lovely! 😊

@bp3259 2 жыл бұрын

I love the shelter suggestion for your old towels! ❤❤❤

@beautybliss7127 3 жыл бұрын

Washing machine manufacturers do not recommend continual use of vinegar because it can damage the machine’s seals, hoses, etc and cause leaks. Front-load washers are especially susceptible to vinegar-related damage. Just FYI.

@hollyjohnston6266 3 жыл бұрын

I have not heard that. Now I’m worried about doing this.

@mimicc123123 3 жыл бұрын

@@hollyjohnston6266 This is probably more important for older machines because they have hoses that are partly covered with water build up and when vinegar solves it then it can damage rubber very hard. That shouldn't happen in new machines.

@mwendekilatya6414 2 жыл бұрын

You can as well soak them in your tub for a few hours,rinse off then wash as normal

@cindyduhon1343 2 жыл бұрын

@@mimicc123123 My 4 year old Samsung was damaged by vinegar. The main seal deteriorated and it cost us $90.00 + labor to get it fixed. My old washer with the agitator lasted 30 years and I always used vinegar. I’m so disappointed I can’t use vinegar anymore.The service man asked me if I used vinegar! I called the manufacturer and she said never use in the new machines.

@22limes. 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my front loader washing machine in 2008, still using it. I have always used vinegar in place of fabric softener, and have never had any hoses, seals etc wear out on my machine.

@aernest825 3 жыл бұрын

I do change out my towels everyday, or at least a fresh one every time I shower. Not a problem for me, but I am not sharing my towels with anyone else, nor do I have kiddos to worry about!

@valerxwee 3 жыл бұрын

I meant to buy towels but I bought the mop set instead 😬😬 Excited! Update: I got it in today & love it. I went crazy cleaning my walls and floors. And great to clean the grout with the edging part .

@happybella6548 3 жыл бұрын

Always very informative ang gorgeous!! 😃🤍🤍🤍

@olderendirt 3 жыл бұрын

I usually only use dryer sheets in winter to combat static electricity. I haven't used fabric softener in years, but didn't use it on my towels. I like less fluffy towels and don't mind a line dry occasionally. It feels invigorating. Most of mine get changed once a week and we use hand towels, too. Some of my towels are probably 50 years old and still holding up well. It helps to not overwash them. Good tip about the vinegar and baking soda. Thanks for mentioning the pet shelters.

@johnjohng668 3 жыл бұрын

Dryer sheets leave a toxic film on the clothes. You’re breathing this day in and day out. Can lead to health issues and caused my cat to have seizures.

@johannathorisdottir2456 3 жыл бұрын

i change mine everyday! i love your videos they are so awesome

@glennlawrence7251 3 жыл бұрын

I loved everything here and some of these tips I've used . I really don't like the feel of microfiber towels though . I've tried them .

@tinabeamon7480 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Melissa!

@susieklein7461 2 жыл бұрын

I use dark gray wash clothes at night to remove makeup, etc. After three years, these were smelling musty and gross (not the white ones for morning use though). I don’t use fabric softener at all, just Persil tabs. So, I took all of the dark washcloths and boiled them on the stove with vinegar/baking soda/unscented detergent. After an hour, the BROWN water confirmed to me that boiling was a great idea! I then washed them on the hottest setting and they once again smell beautifully clean!

@donnajohansson4105 3 жыл бұрын

I change our towels 2 times per week. Our kids use fresh towels every shower!😀❤️

@Angib1977 3 жыл бұрын

We change our towels and wash rags daily…. I don’t want to wipe my face or anything else with the same towel I used to dry my lady parts or my hind end…. Clean towel daily, is a must, in our household!

@candyjohnson3302 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@ginnyjorgensen9748 3 жыл бұрын

If you have just washed your body, then it shouldn't matter that you've touched your privates with it. Also, most dermatologists recommend we do not bathe every day, maybe every third day, and that would save you a bundle on energy costs.

@candyjohnson3302 3 жыл бұрын

@@ginnyjorgensen9748 yeah, my face loves the smell of a clean bum. No thanks, that’s gross.

@bindimathew5958 2 жыл бұрын

Such helpful tips. life changing.

@JohnSRostash 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered 2 family sets of your microfiber towels and 2 additional hand towels!

@triviamp4149 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa for this video

@kristikortman5443 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an everyday towel changer, which, by the sad, shaggy state of my towels, probably isn't a good thing. However, I haven't used fabric softener for a few years and switched to vinegar instead, which works to some extent. I do need to invest in some dryer balls, though! Thanks for the sale on the cloths -- I ordered some today to try them out. Especially interested trying out the waffle weave variety. If I am truly blown away, I might invest in some bath towels and/or sheets in the future.

@terribyrne8653 3 жыл бұрын

Love the mop and the microfiber cloths!

@KeyanaGXOXO 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t use fabric softener also. I use vinegar and I will began using baking soda also. I now want to try microfiber towels because I did think they would be rough to the touch😄. We change our towels after every use. Thank you soo much for the tip 💕💕

@nozee77 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning the pet shelters, that is such a wonderful idea! 💚 Chad makes me laugh everytime he makes this kind of appearance. 😂

@miguel-h 3 жыл бұрын

Useful information. Thanks!

@cleanmyspace 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Miguel!

@Casper7762 3 жыл бұрын

I have a family of 3 and it’s all girls (me and my 2 daughters). We switch out towels 3 times a week each and when that time of the month comes around it is daily. So, depending on the week I wash 3 to 4 times a week if not daily a load of towels. We each have a set of 6 towels which is a bath sheet, bath towel, 2 hand towels and 4 washcloths per set. By 3 times a week I mean a load for each of us. We each have our own color for towels so, the girls have to run their own clothes and towels as well as other laundry so, our washer runs continually on a daily basis because we have assigned days for laundry and we get it done. Whomever is home on Saturday during the day gets the bed sheets and pillowcases through along with cleaning all the bathrooms, another gets the kitchen and dining room and then the other gets the living room, laundry room cleaning and all the bedrooms are done by each of us and the guest bedroom by myself on one of my evenings I am home and not working.

@freeasabird5187 3 жыл бұрын

Give the towels a good shake after washing to fluff up the fibre before hanging on the line.

@sofiapetr4064 3 жыл бұрын

My dear Melissa very nice your video especially your advise about washing the towels!!!!!! Yrs I don't believe and use the softener the last year I am using vinegar and baking soda just I haven't washing dryer !!!!! My name is Sophia from Athens in Greece and I think is very difficult to buy from your shop but I am very glad watching your videos !!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@sofiagabler8325 6 ай бұрын

Wow. I learned so much!! Thank you

@mariemcmahel8618 3 жыл бұрын

DARN. Missed your sale...finally got some $$ saved up to get a bath set. I hope you'll have a sale on them again soon PLEASE!

@Chisesan89 3 жыл бұрын

Same! I change my towels 2 to 3 times a week.

@luisafmello 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the video I needed.

@gilinb7 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using organic cotton towels they're amazing!!!

@piecesoftheheart9231 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a new set of all white towels, after over 10 years with mine! Thing is, they were still bright white (regular Oxiclean and vinegar for the rinse), but they were practically dissolving. 😂 The fabric was disintegrating, so it was time! I love my new ones.

@valeriepasbrig742 3 жыл бұрын

Update: my curiosity gets me. I just had to try the vinegar, then baking soda on my towels. One word...FLUFFY! 5 out of 6 towels date back to about 2007. One I found new at the 2nd hand store. They are all white. I don't think they were ever this fluffy. You gotta try this!

@hollyjohnston6266 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of vinegar did you use & how much should I use for 2 large bath towels & 2 hand towels?

@meeshterious8644 2 жыл бұрын

@Valerie: How much vinegar and baking soda do I add?

@19xxmichelle 2 жыл бұрын

@@hollyjohnston6266 you should watch the video she says it on there

@19xxmichelle 2 жыл бұрын

@@meeshterious8644 you should watch the video she says it on there

@hafsan9268 2 жыл бұрын

Hi it the wash cycle after adding baking soda or isit drying ? Confused

@sionv2009 3 жыл бұрын

Could you talk about the micro plastics that gets released from laundering microfiber clothing? There's filters that you can install that takes out the micro plastic from your washing machine water

@jacksonbegg 3 жыл бұрын

I generally wash my bath towels after 1-2 uses as I get back acne pretty easily & I find having a new towel each time helps cut down on it. They go in the hamper & then all the towels get washed on Sundays when the rest of the laundry gets done. We are a 2 adult & 2 dog household so there isn’t as much laundry as someone with kids but in mud season it means a LOT of towels get washed.

@tamaraalexander883 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I need that outfit in my life!!!

@aliciacatherineegan 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you!

@sharihenderson7621 3 жыл бұрын

I use 100% linen towels in natural color, both plain and in waffle weave that I ordered through Etsy from suppliers in Europe. It only took a couple weeks to receive them and they are wonderful! Naturally anti-microbial, dry super fast, absorbent, and get softer over time. Plus they are durable; mine look as new as they did when I purchased them 5 years ago. If I have to put in the dryer rather than the clothesline because of weather they are dry in 5 -10 minutes. Waffle weave linen takes about 20 minutes to dry. Also have linen bedsheets and would never go back to cotton or flannel. Linen keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Since linen is made from flaxseed, it has so many benefits for our skin, especially sensitive skin.

@deborahlee7975 2 жыл бұрын

Those towels you mentioned sound great - would you mind sharing the name of the Etsy shop you ordered from? Thanks! I'll do some sleuthing as well to see if I can find a shop.

@sharihenderson7621 2 жыл бұрын

@@deborahlee7975 - I ordered from 2 shops: Linenstars and Linenbeeshop. If you're not familiar with Etsy, when you put the name in the search box make sure you look underneath the box where they ask the question: "Did you mean the shop xxxxx?" Otherwise you'll be looking at every linen shop that sells linen - and there's alot. If you want linen kitchen towels, I highly recommend JupiterRed in Ireland. She is fantastic and has some really cute towels. So cute you don't want to use them!! Have fun shopping!

@sharihenderson7621 2 жыл бұрын

@@deborahlee7975 - forget JupiterRed. I just went to her site since I love those cute kitchen towels and thought of holiday gifts. For some reason she is no longer shipping to the USA.

@deborahlee7975 2 жыл бұрын

@@sharihenderson7621 Thanks so much!!

@deborahlee7975 2 жыл бұрын

@@sharihenderson7621 Yes, I made the mistake of looking at her pretty towels and saw that she only ships within the UK. So sad - the items available look really nice!

@ritahealy235 3 жыл бұрын

What do you do about the matter of washing of microfiber particles hurting marine life?

@cynthiamahlin4815 3 жыл бұрын

I understand that is a significant problem and cannot be corrected over time.

@CeeTee380 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing, Rita. After learning about micro plastic particles and fibers years ago I simply cannot justify purchasing any more microfiber products. I don’t think this is a problem where one can just point fingers at any one country or whatever. The plastic problem is ubiquitous and affects every living creature, including all humans. But just “choosing not to buy” isn’t enough and not always an option for all.

@goconnor0304 3 жыл бұрын

@A Laputa But if Microfiber starts to take the place of cotton because people show that preference over time, then it will become an issue.

@gailclarence2391 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks

@marianb2530 3 жыл бұрын

😅 Chad is hilarious… he should be in the movies! I like how he makes his cameo appearances🤣 Your outfit is beautiful Melissa :)

@lisagavin3402 3 жыл бұрын

I put vingegar in the rinse with towels. It makes them softer and they smell clean.

@bertiepimplebum5633 3 жыл бұрын

Storing Towels - Seen on TV - Roll Ones Towels. They look great stored that way. (UK)

@isanasolis1151 2 жыл бұрын

Omg love the outfit and great cleaning advice

@stevemoore6812 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the PPRC great video. After the third use towels get changed.

@annmccormick2983 3 жыл бұрын

I have a favorite laundry detergent with fabric softener. The company started making C-!9 supplies and have been out of stock on the fabric softener for about a year. When they ran out, I started using vinegar solely and haven't' missed the fabric softener at all. PS We change towels when I do it and that is usually when I smell them, twice a week, lol.

@johnjohng668 2 жыл бұрын

Ann, hi. You are lucky they ran out. My health ruined now over scented laundry products, fabric softener….detergents… They closed my throat up and I cannot swallow food. Going in for my fifth esophageal dilation. A service guy came out to the house. I had a mask on. He told me he had scented Gain on his clothes and that he wasn’t feeling well. When he left, I had a medical emergency. I could not swallow. I’m on all sorts of medication now and look like a refugee. I use plant based Better Life unscented. It’s really non toxic. I love it and no adverse health consequences will ever happen using it. There are unregulated chemicals in those products and they hide the chemicals under the word “fragrance.”

@busymama7903 3 жыл бұрын

I heard a plumber warn that using vinegar in the washer (same for dishwasher) will more quickly degrade any rubber seals in the machine due to the acid content. That said, I have some of the original Makers microfibre dish towels and they are the BEST towel to use on wet hair! Wrapping my hair up in a Makers microfibre towel for 5-10 mins means my thick, mid length hair is about 80% dry when I take it off 😀 They really do absorb!

@BooStarr888 Жыл бұрын

I change out to a fresh towel for every shower. I use Tide sport. I like the scent, and it seems to help with odors.

@vinczekornel9507 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, ist a great video! I wasch my towels on the hottest cycle with extra water. I use the right amount of powered detergent ( because they contains bleach). And my towels smells just great. Like this, I don't need to wasch my towels 2 times. And I can save some water and electricity. Your video is great. And yes, laundry stripping is nesessery if somebody can't wasch properly ( cold water and liquid detergent is not the right way)

@Lunalove42 3 жыл бұрын

I was JUST LOOKING for this! Thanks!

@cleanmyspace 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@a.w.9662 3 жыл бұрын

I change my towels every day - don’t care to dry the rest of me tomorrow with what I used on my nether parts today 😀

@jusbcurlee 2 жыл бұрын

Same if bacteria is growing why take a chance to use the same towel the next day 😳gross

@elizabethfield6526 3 жыл бұрын

I use vinegar instead of fabric softener. Recently switched from regular detergent to the detergent strips as I'm trying to be more environmentally conscious. What do you think of these detergent strips? I don't notice any difference in cleaning

@starzyk6897 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a homeschooling mom of 5 kids, so we use hand towels a lot during the day, I sometimes have to change them more than once a day. I dry them outside and then wash all the towels in the highest temperature. (I change bath towels after a few uses). Just because I use such high temperature and line-dry them outside, they aren't soft any more. I think I'll try vinegar :)

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@suefrack2958 3 жыл бұрын

Like you I change mine a couple times a week.

@bonnieoliver219 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Oz did a segment regarding changing towels due to bacterial, including fecal E. Coli. I have a great tip. You can use a bath towel, hanging it to dry as you suggested, for 2-3 days. However, dry your genitalia with a face or hand sized towel and discard it to to laundry after each use. Lessens the risk of a urinary tract infection. Signed a retired nephrology and critical care nurse.

@marknye51.thefixitguy 2 жыл бұрын

I know two people who would love that skirt you're wearing Melissa. My former wife Lisa who is a country girl and our daughter Larae Nye who works as a horse trainer and horse back trail tour guide at the Kualoa Ranch in Oahu ...👍 Great video..i understand now why our towels smell..😷

@lourdescintron4882 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea, Vinegar and sodium bicarb. I sure will be using this hack but am staying away from any microfiber. As you stated, there are not natural fibers leaving more plastics in the environment.

@Tess791 3 жыл бұрын

I love you. Thank you for saving us :D :)

@noraoconnor1895 3 жыл бұрын

I found it funny when u said out of the dryer, i live in ireland and we all hang out our towels in the fresh air and the wind will all ways dry them and they smell winderful, when my son brought home his lovely american wife we were so surprised when she put everything straight into the dryer,!!

@melterpstra8999 3 жыл бұрын

I change my towel after every use because I also wipe down the shower with it when I'm done.

@lemongtea3 3 жыл бұрын

that's a great idea..kill two birds with one stone!

@abbynormal371 3 жыл бұрын

I do this too! Except I have towels for use as a rug and towels for your body. I use the body towel to put my hair up in and then use the floor towel to wipe down the shower

@lisabeishline578 3 жыл бұрын

I have hard water so every time I wash anything I add baking soda and white vinegar with the detergent. I agree with you that towels are good for 3-4 days. Washcloths however, one use only!! The thought of using the same washcloth more than once makes me very uneasy.

@indugarg5481 3 жыл бұрын

How much vinegar and how much baking soda to be put in full laundry.water volume of my leader is70liters.Thanks in advance

@lisabeishline578 3 жыл бұрын

@@indugarg5481 I use 1/4 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup white vinegar in a full load.