Washing instructions say no fabric softener. Anyone had experience with that? I don't want to wash separately. Thx!
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Fabric softener adds a layer of 'water repellency' to fabrics, giving them a softer hand. You're really not supposed to add fabric softener to your bath towels as it diminished their absorbency---but who wants to dry off with sandpaper? For the FIRST wash, I washed mine in the hottest water, with just laundry soap--nothing else, and subsequent washings were just done the way I do all my laundry: with a scoop of Oxy and the Downey Ball. They work perfectly.
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I keep the soap nuts in until the whole cycle is finished. This is not a common soap - it's a natural "nut", so there is no lather. It works great and is really economical. I've been using them for a year now and I like the feel of the clothes when they are washed and dry. You don't need fabric softener. There is no film left on the clothes. Even flannel sheets are soft.
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I just wash them in the washing machine in hot water with normal detergent and dry them in the dryer without fabric softener. I use them in the kitchen for everything, including fine straining, hence not using fabric softener. IF they get really greasy, you can throw a cupful of vinegar into the washer with them.
277642
I washed mine. It came out like new. I used delicate cycle on washer (no bleach), and low setting of dryer. I was expecting lots of sheading, but there was very little.
86572
I wash it with regular detergent and by hand cause the instructions say no softener
1305913
I spray them with Spray and Wash, then wash them with my whites with just a little bit of bleach. Air dry, no fabric softener. They come out dirt and stain free.
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Yes, I washed mine. I used the gentlest setting and mild deterent (half amount suggested) using cold water. I put it in the drier with a fabric softer sheet on the air setting . I let the air cycle on the dryer complete twice. Then I hung it on a line outside to allow it to completely dry. Perfect.
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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
71550
I've never washed the whole thing-I think I would take it to the cleaners, and have it professionally cleaned, rather than trying to do it myself, in the washer. If you do decide to wash it, I would do it on the gentle cycle, cold water, and NOT put it in the dryer.
1230753
I washed mine in the machine in cold water with liquid fabric softener, stretched it out over a stand-up wooden drying rack and let air dry. Didn't hurt it a bit and it stayed soft.
44330
I wash mine in the machine but I always let my running gear air dry, never use fabric softeners of any kind as it will clog the pours and not allow your wicking fabrics to wick :) I learned this from others, hope it helps. Also, I wash my running clothes in warm water.
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They go right in the washing machine, on hot, with sheets & towels. No fabric softener, but oxyclean. Hang to dry, athough they're pretty much dry after the cycle's done. Hope that helps! I am very happy with these.
2245813
I wash it on gentle cycle, alone in the washing machine. Then dry on low heat. It comes out looking brand new every time - :)
410912
I washed my sauba shirt in the "delicate" cycle, cold water, no fabric softener... didn't lose its shape or shrink. Hang dry.
15381
I have no idea but if you wash it, I would refrain from using any sort of fabric softener.
829580
Yes they wash really well I just put them in the washer with my other cleaning towels I use oxyclean and detergent but no softener. I haven't had it long enough to show any wear. I bought extra pad when I purchased the machine so I always have a clean pad. Jo Ann
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Yes! I have had mine for about 6 months and have washed it at least weekly. It still feels like new. Always wash in cold water, tumble dry low and never use fabric softener or dryer sheets.