do these towels mildew or smell bad?
76970
The short answer is no. I have had no problem with them except they are not soft but I have noticed they are getting better with each wash. Having so much cotton in them (820 grams) I expect them to last a long time and to get progressively better with age, and yes I will buy them again as I am impressed by them.
76971
no not that am aware of... however if if they do you can wash it on hot and add 1 cup of vinegar to instead of detergent and when the washer is done with its cycle then restart the washer and run it on hot again except add 1/2 cup of baking soda (again instead of detergent) and when the cycle is complete dry it and it should smell better... And don't use liquid or powder fabric softener with these towels... or really any expensive towels
76972
These towels are thick. So I hope your towel bar is in an area to get air. I have not noticed any orders. Yes I would buy them again.
76973
No, never. They are very comparable to the much more expensive Frette brand. Great buy!
2140373
I soak in the bathroom sink for 30 minutes then do a quick hand wash and wash them with my towels.. that way the same material is being washed at the same time.. Haven't had any problems.
2081293
I'm not sure if they will or not. When I went on vacation, it hung inside the shower for four days and dried as quickly as the mesh. I haven't noticed any mildew, but you could always use a mild cleaner on the straps just in case.
1910366
I washed them in soap and water after receiving but I have not noticed an odor.
1342769
Yes Kevin! I've been using them since December 13 and I've washed my car, and sometimes my wife's SUV, every single weekend with fail. And thus far the towels still look and work great....like new. Although I might add that it's probably because I only use these towels for the body of the vehicle...ie I use different towels (old beat-up & 100% cotton) my rims & tires.
83312
I haven't washed them, but I wouldn't hesitate to throw them in the wash. They are very durable and stiff.
855296
We haven't had a problem with it smelling like mildew. We let it air dry between uses.
1816125
No. They are highly absorbent after a good washing, but they are definitely not waterproof.
744129
Sorry, but I haven't tried. I always wash them by hand, which I feel is far better when dealing with smaller items. Based on the apparent quality, it should be OK, but this is speculation.
1460929
I would say yes. I've had mine for over a month now and they're just as absorbent as they were after the first wash.
322170
No, they have no odor...and my husband has accused me of having an overly sensitive ability to smell odors! Ha! I did wash them first in cold water before using them.
1256606
I have not had any problems with mildew, they are easy to clean. I actually use the bottom bucket for the bath toys myself.
493433
They are very thick towels and quite heavy. They are very absorbent. I am very please with my order.
100471
Yes, the towels are machine washable. Washing instructions are included on the back of the package. Wash separately in warm to hot water with liquid detergent. Tumble dry on low heat or hang to dry. No iron, bleach, fabric softener or dryer sheets.
1957347
I have had these only a couple of months. I wash them often and have not had any problem with the seams or any other feature. I continue to enjoy these towels.
1914297
never had this experience. I've laundered them a few times, and I have an upright high efficiency machine, which tends to be rougher on everything, but I haven't noticed any issues with these towels.
997302
Hmmmm. Mine did not smell. After I rinsed them, I used them. Maybe you should return the ones you received.