Will using bleach when washing this towel affect its non slip quality?
169495
I use non-chlorine bleach and it has been fine, I do not think bleach is recommended.
169496
Unfortunately, I found this towel became a slippery as my mat and so after washing, gave it to a relative to try who said they keep it for travel (but not due to non-slip qualities)
169497
Not sure but it will definately lighten it. I just wash mine several times a week with seventh generation detergent and run an extra rinse cycle. I've never needed to bleach it.
169498
I would never bleach the towel. I wash it in hot water and sometimes add a little bit of white vinegar to the wash cycle.
1321545
As long as you wash it regularly. I just use bleach and water in my tub. Works fine.
1279810
For normal use, you just rinse it. For a Bug Out, you are addressing a fundamental survival problem with keeping any towels or textile materials clean. This is a quick dry off towel, and not for an exfoliating effect, so it should never get that funky to begin with. If the towel did get funky or really dirty for some reason use a Sani Wipe and/or the Skin Brush (both are in my BOB list). This towel can truly take a beating, so the skin brush will not mess it up.
1350954
Totally! I use the eQua and the yoguitoes mat towels, both are very good and they will keep you from sliding, I preffer the eQua one with my manduka mat.
1749325
I haven't used bleach, but I have washed it and I imagine it might work fine. It's off-white, notwhite, so bleach might lighten it up a bit.
2067857
Arnold, thanks for your question. These towels are pretty tough, and last a long time typically. Having said that, it is always best to wash most fabrics in cooler water, as modern detergents work well in cooler water. Drying at any temperature will be fine. As others pointed out, the MAIN thing is not to use fabric softener or bleach. If possible, wash with other microfiber products, or things that do not normally leave lots of lint in the machines, because the ultra fine microfiber threads tend to grab the loose lint from the other cloth, so their lint will stick to the Guzzling Giant.
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I use a damp sponge that has been lightly sprayed with Lysol disinfectant spray. We've had the one in the master bath for several months, and it looks as new as it did when it arrived. I don't know if bleach would do any damage to the finish or not. Hope this is helpful.
140015
Clorox bleach could certainly damage and thin the towel thread. each time you bleach it become thinner and thinner. Yes you get it whiter by bleaching it but soon you left with a thin almost transparent cloth!!! SO use the powder Oxygen powered bleach instead. Never use Clorox, it is for floors tiles mold in toilet or outside, also no good for the environment.
1435453
It says in the Care instructions on the package to "Hand wash in Cold water with a mild detergent". "Do NOT use bleach or fabric softner". "Rinse thoroughly and Air dry". That's it. Pretty straight forward. Good Luck.
820158
I have used soft scrub with bleach directly on the mat with a brush. No problems.
251331
Wash in warm water, regular cycle, dry on damp dry, then further dry on a towel rack. Because of the backing, the Grippy might always smell different from other towels. That said, it doesn't slide all over the mat, which is the reason I bought it.
110430
No non-slip rubber things. It is flat on both sides but if you set it on a kitchen towel, it does not slip
819849
I have washed mine a couple of times. It's stainless steel so I don't anticipate that being problem.
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.
1571833
No, not at all. I only sweep the floor prior to using. It comes with pads that go on the unit. They are washable. I do not use bleach when washing them and I do not put them in the dryer where fabric softener has been. Hope this helps.
1849779
It's your fabric softner. When you wash your clothes next time, add 1/2 cup of vinegar in place of liquid fabric softner. You might have to do this a few times. I had this problem mostly with bathroom towels because I love them soft and fluffy, but the problem was too much of a build up on them. The vinegar will also wash your washer of any buildup. Good luck!
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No problems when washing by hand and towel drying right after but if you insist on using a dishwasher the just get the resin handle versions. I have both the aluminum and the resin handles but I always hand wash them all so they stay nice & sharp and cannot stain.