Fabric softener coats towel fibers, reducing absorbency and causing stiffness, lingering odors, and residue buildup. Experts—including Martha herself—advise skipping fabric softener entirely to keep ...

If you want to keep your laundry feeling soft, it seems like a no brainer that you'd stick some fabric softener in with every load. After all, the clue's in the name, right? Well, according to one ...

12:17, Fri, Jul 4, 2025 Updated: 12:17, Fri, Jul 4, 2025 Towels may be lovely and soft when you buy them from the shop but after several washes at home the texture can quickly turn unpleasantly rough.

Q. How do you find towels that actually absorb water? I have purchased every price range and nothing works. Using fabric softener in the washer or dryer can inhibit absorption, so consider ...

TOWELS can become scratchy and tough after just a few washes, but there are ways to keep them soft. Here's how to keep towels fluffy without fabric softener. Stepping out of a hot bath and into the ...