hello everyone, i bought new towels washed and dried them but they still have lint..any ideas as to how i can get rid of the lint? gracias?
I got some one time that it took a gazillion washes before the lint stopped. It definately wasn't a couple of washes. I was ready to just throw them away. I warn you to not wash them with anything else.
About the time they were worn out, the lint was done.
Good luck!
First of all are your towels 100% cotton? If they are, they will tend to have more lint, but they are also the most absorbent. The lint should come off in the dryer.
Be sure to check your dryer's lint basket. Make sure it is collecting tons of lint from the towels with each wash. When you pull the basket out, make sure there is no lint in the collector that surrounds the basket. Then pull the dryer away from the wall and check the exhaust of the dryer, to make sure it is clear. Many times, there is so much lint in there, it cannot pull enough lint in the machine. Is your dryer drying as quickly as it used too?
Are you storing your towels in a closed cabinet? Leaving them out on a shelf or storing them in a basket, collects and holds dust very easily.
Also, NEVER use any type of fabric softener with your towels (or any terry cloth). No dryer sheets either. This places a coating on the towels and changes their texture. I used to be a linen buyer for a major retailer and the manufacturers, never support the use of fabric softeners.They really do not suggest you ever use fabric softeners on any fabrics, it wears out the fabrics quicker.
Use a new dry razor. I've done this on shirts and pants and it works. I've never done it on towels.
Hope this helps.
Maybe wash them with jeans, to help bang off the excess fluff......... it may take a few washes. I had that problem with some dark towels, and it cured mine after about 2-3 washes.
B., I'm only writing to you to thank you for making me laugh! You sound like you've got a lot on your plate and bless your heart you're tackling lint, too!
I say, "let there be lint!" or just wash them a few more times.
Good luck with all those battles,
Umber
When we got some expensive Lenox towels for our wedding a couple of years ago they linted pretty badly. I was upset because they were so nice. We continued to use them and just dealt with it for a bit and I would say by the 3rd or so washing they finally stopped. Now they don't lint at all and I love them. Just keep for a while.
Try Dryer Balls, sells at Walgreens or wherever you shop. Like $10.00. Made a difference in my clothes and towels. I also have quit using fabric softner and that has helped things last longer.
