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!
198054
I have only washed them once in my washer on delicate. Since then I have been just washing them with soap and water while on my hands and it has been great! I hang them to dry on my drying rack.
448436
very absorbant and dry a lot faster than cloth towels so do not get that sour smell. No they cannot be put back on the roll but I just fold them and put them in my kitchen towel drawer.
83312
I haven't washed them, but I wouldn't hesitate to throw them in the wash. They are very durable and stiff.
2163015
Hi Sandra! The answer is ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!! Read my review and you will see in detail what my experience is! I read reviews that said they sloughed off in the washer like 3 times and had a lot of lint in the dryer. All I can tell you is that after the first wash, there was NO string or residue in the washer and the lint filter in the dryer was an even bigger surprise--hardly any at all!!! They came out of the dryer all big and fluffy--gorgeous white towels! The quality is evident in the look of them. I bought two for myself and two to give as gifts (all are being monogrammed now!!) for 2 friends I am meeting in Rome in February 2014. We are going to a huge spa and I thought such beautiful towels would be a nice gift. I think both guys will like them a lot!! I can only tell you my experience with them--I don't know about anyone else. All I can say is they are WORTH the money!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
1944557
Depends on the use....these are ivory white...so you can't really tell if they are dirty :) Anyway, these can we easily cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
1740681
I did not wash them before the first use and had no qualms about it. That said, the towels are more absorbent after the first washing. Once the order is placed, the company will send an email with care instructions. I continue to enjoy this product.
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.
1173166
I've never noticed one. I hand wash them after each use, never noticed any odor.
1746192
The smell is not a problem to me, it goes away quickly. For a washer or dryer they should work pretty good. I was using them for a roof-mounted air conditioning unit and they helped a lot.
953861
I always soak them in warm soap water before I scrub. I do not have any issues with smell
1070981
I wash them after use and dry them in the dryer--don't take any longer than any other towel. Never used bleach on them.
100483
Yes, the towels are as think as the washcloths. Both are nice. The towels aren't so super-thick so that they don't absorb. But not so thin that they won't dry you off.
124056
I wash them without any trouble at all. I have a couple sets that I swap out while one is drying, so far so good.