I have two of these that I use for gym towels, but they are retaining bacteria and smell after following the washing instructions. Any ideas?
180745
I have not had this problem, with these towels, but I have with dish towels. Try a splash of vinegar in your washing machine.
1818619
That's odd! I routinely wash mine in the washing machine with hot water and a gentle detergent and haven't yet encountered that problem. You could try a hot wash with a mix of 1/3 bleach and 2/3 water or try a but if vinegar in the wash. Those might help with smell, just make sure to do an extra rinse cycle with both. Also try line drying in sun??
407061
I don't really know. I have not had a pair that smelled once they were washed. I do sometimes let them soak overnight in water and white vinegar if they are very dirty. Try that.
1328238
I did not have this problem. My dish towels were quite absorbent, even though they are very thin. I also do not use fabric softener when I dry them.
669833
I have been using these back to back since late July, with several washes in between and that has never happen to me. I wash them with a hot cycle meant for heavy cotton and then rinse a second time. I have never used a dryer on them, that could be why yours are balling up. I just hang dry for a few hours.
236981
Yep -- stuck it in the washer then air dried just a few days ago. Or I sometimes take a kitchen brush to it if it's not too dirty. Works great!
890368
Good question!... I've been using these gloves for about 4 years (4 pairs) and here are the things I've tried and I do NOT recommend: 1- I flipped them inside out, hand washed them with mild liquid soap, then let them air dry at the dish rack --this did not get rid of the mildew odor. I mean it was good for one use maybe. 2- Someone said try apple cider vinegar instead of soap, I did. did NOT work. --again flip them inside out. 3- Wash them in dishwasher, inside out. Was good for a week or less, the odor got back again the same way. 4- Wash them in washing machine, inside out, same as dishwasher, it was good for a week, then stinky again (and I did not load the machine with towels like the other responder, maybe that is the trick?) I have talked to other folks and no one really knows how to get rid of the bad odor. The gloves are awesome and last for a long time, though I change them due to stinkiness issue. BTW, turning them inside out could be a little tricky, but it is easy when you get a hang of it. Sorry if this doesn't help much, but thought to share. I hope someone else offers a more helpful response and I might try the load of towels too... being desperate I guess. he he
1426066
Oh,dear! Sorry to hear that. I wash mine by hand. Perhaps, you need to buy a new one?
2114669
Yes! I've had this issue with my sons' team shirts. I'll have to remember to soak them before washing them.
997302
Hmmmm. Mine did not smell. After I rinsed them, I used them. Maybe you should return the ones you received.
652497
They're supposed to be treated with an antimicrobial that keeps them fresh. I would'nt try washing them, myself.
1862732
I have an HE and I use this one. No issues. The best thing about SA8 is that your towels will never have that left-in- the -washer- too- long smell ever again.
1640593
My strap had a sweat smell so I hand washed it today with warm water and woolite. After is dried, it still smells. I am going to try the 75/25 water/white vinegar solution tomorrow. I hope is works.
570612
If you are using the towels and sheets cycle it uses a soak cycle. Try a different setting.
26111
This is a jumbo extra large towel. It takes a long time to dry, so it stays damp for a while, which is conducive to mildew and bacteria.
258171
they are so stinky. I aired them out and now the little one doesn't smell but the big one still does. Any suggestions? My friend ordered the same thing and it doesn't smell. I threw away the box so I am having a hard time finding one to ship it back in.
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My husband's got black spots, I suspect some kind of mold/mildew. Washing machine didn't take out the spots. Maybe you need to leave the lid off the container until the towel is dry?