Has anyone used a chlorine bleach on the white towels?
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I've used Clorox on them to brighten them up a few months ago. Still my favorite towels.
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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.
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I've used bleach a few times, with no noticeable wear. Brightened them up and removed minor stains. But as another user said, I would not do it regularly.
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I have had the stains several times. Tried using bleach or non-chlorine bleach but clothing had already been through the dryer so I could not get rid of the stains. Yesterday, my husband's polo shirt came out with a round splotch on the front. I tried rewashing it but that didn't help. Guess I'll have to use Stain Out or similar next. I wrote to Tide about the problem and they suggest I call them to discuss solution. I'll do that.
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I purchased a blue one. It did bleed BUT I FIXED IT. Purchased 2 boxes of Rit dye remover from craft store. Used stove top method, boiled for 30 minutes. Rinsed, washed and repeated with the second box. NO MORE BLEEDING. Even when washed with a whites. The towel is still blue, the whites are pure white. Towel still works great.
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I haven't tried but I usually just soak it in sink (folded) with a heavy bleach concentration then rinse it well.
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I did wash these once, but they had a white film on them. Lost the luster :(
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I did not notice any smell and don't know if there are chemicals on the towels, BUT these towels are really harsh on the skin. Not pleasant to use. I now use them from scrubbing and cleaning pots and pans.
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I bleached mine and felt they were easier to clean than my 100% linen ones. These are my new faves.
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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.
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I've had these things clean stuff that bleach couldn't. Different technologies. I would definitely try them.
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Yes I used these with the Optimum No Rinse just this past weekend. One towel to wash, used two towels to dry.
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I have not used bleach. I suggest you check with the maker of the comforter.
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I use bleach regularly and they are great. I don't use fabric softener in the washing machine but I do use a dryer sheet. The towels are terrific and they haven't degraded at all.
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I know how you feel! I always keep a different set for other spills and one for just my dishes etc... I also bleach them. You will find that bleaching them works very well, which is why I buy white...No soap just bleach also, Shout works well too if you are not a bleach user...Just make sure you let it set a while first...Hope this helps...Good luck! !/8 cup per wash load...
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Hi Annie, have not used the white one yet. But the colored ones I bought seem color fast. I had some stubborn oil stains that came out after I used hot water and mild bleach. I always bleach my whites.... so if and when I will bleach. Hope this helps
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I got the white ones and I love them so much. I use them instead of getting paper towels. They absorb wonderful. I did not get the fuschia color.
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I would not recommend these towels to anyone....they are crap. They are made out of the same material that bed sheets are made of. They do not absorb water at all and you can't even use them as hand towels. If you do buy these, just don't get them too dirty and use bleach when you wash them. Sorry for the negativity, but I thought you should know.
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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!!!!!