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ouhockeyplayer · 10-09-2011, 08:42 PM

So I have been using my Adams Great White Drying Towel with much success for a little while now, but this weekend I ran into issues. The towel appears to have lost its absorbency. I'm noticing it is just pushing the water around more and creating a streaky mess. I tried the boiling trick but that didn't seem to help. Do these towels have a limited life span?

The Stig · 10-09-2011, 08:43 PM

are you drying it on high heat?

ouhockeyplayer · 10-09-2011, 08:47 PM

Nope. Towel does go in the dryer, but on low heat to fluff it up.

The Stig · 10-09-2011, 09:13 PM

hmmm then

I assume Dylan will be on here in a little bit

Iomcamaro · 10-09-2011, 09:14 PM

Do you use a fabric softener?

The Stig · 10-09-2011, 09:24 PM

i use All free & clear, no fabric softener

Iomcamaro · 10-09-2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

i use All free & clear, no fabric softener

Talking to the OP. Sorry about the mis guide there lol

The Stig · 10-09-2011, 09:33 PM

ah but OP you dont use fabric softener on microfiber towels.

ouhockeyplayer · 10-09-2011, 09:41 PM

No, I never use fabric softener. I try and follow all the rules as best as I can

Adam's Polishes · 10-09-2011, 10:12 PM

Even if you don't use fabric softener in the loads with the microfiber specifically the inside drum of many dryers will be so heavily coated with the stuff that it will start to impact the other loads. I've run into this a few times when my wife has gone laundry crazy before I run a load of MF. To counteract it I've started putting a couple of regular cotton towels in the dryer before I put my MF in there and running them alone for 30-60 minutes. That allows the bath towels to pick up all that excess fabric softener residue before I put my MF in there.

A loss of absorbency points to one thing - towel contamination. The towel has something in it (like fabric softener) thats acting as a repellent the water rather than allowing it to absorb.

The best solution is boiling. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add a couple oz's of white vinegar, then put the towel in for a few moments to soak. Keep it submerged, but make sure it doesn't rest against the bottom or against the edge for too long.

Pull it out with tongs, rinse under cool water and then run thru your regular wash routine. That should restore it to like-new condition.

ouhockeyplayer · 10-10-2011, 08:48 AM

Thanks everyone. I will give boiling another shot. I really like the towel and hopefully it can return it to good as new.

wirebender · 10-10-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Even if you don't use fabric softener in the loads with the microfiber specifically the inside drum of many dryers will be so heavily coated with the stuff that it will start to impact the other loads. I've run into this a few times when my wife has gone laundry crazy before I run a load of MF. To counteract it I've started putting a couple of regular cotton towels in the dryer before I put my MF in there and running them alone for 30-60 minutes. That allows the bath towels to pick up all that excess fabric softener residue before I put my MF in there.

A loss of absorbency points to one thing - towel contamination. The towel has something in it (like fabric softener) thats acting as a repellent the water rather than allowing it to absorb.

The best solution is boiling. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add a couple oz's of white vinegar, then put the towel in for a few moments to soak. Keep it submerged, but make sure it doesn't rest against the bottom or against the edge for too long.

Pull it out with tongs, rinse under cool water and then run thru your regular wash routine. That should restore it to like-new condition.

I avoid this possibility totally by AIR drying all my adams MFs & drying towels, really doesn't take long and no problems with contamination....I do this INSIDE the house so wind doesn't contaminate them with dirt! Even though I got the idea from my wife drying her delicates this way, she thinks I'm anal!!!!

10-09-2011, 08:42 PM	#1
ouhockeyplayer Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 125	Adams Great White Drying Towel Question So I have been using my Adams Great White Drying Towel with much success for a little while now, but this weekend I ran into issues. The towel appears to have lost its absorbency. I'm noticing it is just pushing the water around more and creating a streaky mess. I tried the boiling trick but that didn't seem to help. Do these towels have a limited life span?

10-09-2011, 08:43 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	are you drying it on high heat? __________________

10-09-2011, 09:13 PM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	hmmm then I assume Dylan will be on here in a little bit __________________

10-09-2011, 09:24 PM	#6
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	i use All free & clear, no fabric softener __________________

10-09-2011, 09:33 PM	#8
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	ah but OP you dont use fabric softener on microfiber towels. __________________

10-09-2011, 08:47 PM	#3
ouhockeyplayer Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 125	Nope. Towel does go in the dryer, but on low heat to fluff it up.

10-09-2011, 09:14 PM	#5
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	Do you use a fabric softener?

10-09-2011, 09:41 PM	#9
ouhockeyplayer Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 125	No, I never use fabric softener. I try and follow all the rules as best as I can

10-09-2011, 10:12 PM	#10
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Even if you don't use fabric softener in the loads with the microfiber specifically the inside drum of many dryers will be so heavily coated with the stuff that it will start to impact the other loads. I've run into this a few times when my wife has gone laundry crazy before I run a load of MF. To counteract it I've started putting a couple of regular cotton towels in the dryer before I put my MF in there and running them alone for 30-60 minutes. That allows the bath towels to pick up all that excess fabric softener residue before I put my MF in there. A loss of absorbency points to one thing - towel contamination. The towel has something in it (like fabric softener) thats acting as a repellent the water rather than allowing it to absorb. The best solution is boiling. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add a couple oz's of white vinegar, then put the towel in for a few moments to soak. Keep it submerged, but make sure it doesn't rest against the bottom or against the edge for too long. Pull it out with tongs, rinse under cool water and then run thru your regular wash routine. That should restore it to like-new condition.

10-10-2011, 08:48 AM	#11
ouhockeyplayer Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 125	Thanks everyone. I will give boiling another shot. I really like the towel and hopefully it can return it to good as new.

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