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One of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only… View moreOne of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only half-joking, “I buy expensive towels.”
First, I read that the leading cause of stiff towels is often leftover detergent residue. However, while cutting back on detergent will prevent towels from growing scratchy, it may not revive the softness. Choosing a hot water cycle and washing loads of only towels are also recommended for maintaining fluff, but again may not be enough to bring it back from the dead.
Undeterred, I continued to scrounge around the internet, and eventually came across a few interesting tricks—using items that I already have lying around at home—that I decided to try. Not at all of them worked out, but here is what I discovered.
Add Baking Soda
What the internet says: Mix half a cup of baking soda along with a normal detergent dose for fluffier and cleaner towels. Baking soda also naturally eliminates musty and mildew smells that come from towels remaining damp for too long.
How it worked: The towel felt thicker and bouncier, but the threads were sharper and spikier—kind of like a buzz cut texture. Not entirely ideal.
Throw Tennis Balls in The Dryer
What the internet says: If you have a few clean, unused tennis balls lying around like I do, try throwing them in the dryer along with your towels. As the balls bounce around, they help remove lumps and increase softness.
How it worked: It didn’t. I noticed no difference in fluffiness from drying towels with tennis balls. My towels remained their same old scruffy selves.
Brush It Out
What the internet says: Use a hairbrush to brush your towel once it’s clean and dry, which will help break down any dried detergent residue and separate the threads from each other, making the towel softer to the touch.
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This bottle of California Gold Nutrition Sport L-Glutamine is unopened and unused. Expiry date 07/24
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Hi Neighbors and Friends,
On visiting Supermarkets, and Homewhare shops it really gets under my skin the rediculous prices that these community shops are charging for the necessity for families to keep themselves warm during and into the colder part of our year.
On seeing what these supposed … View moreHi Neighbors and Friends,
On visiting Supermarkets, and Homewhare shops it really gets under my skin the rediculous prices that these community shops are charging for the necessity for families to keep themselves warm during and into the colder part of our year.
On seeing what these supposed community and family providers are charging for bags of firewood and kindling is totally unbelievable
From what I've looked at, how can they substanciate charging $15-00 plus for a bag of 12 wood rings/rolls, or $18-99 for a box of Kindling Wood.
With this regard, I have devoted a lot of time and effort in making available to the Levin residents Kindling Wood options, that as I feel a more friendly and acceptable cost to households.
As you will see from the attached photo's, there is 2 options available.
No.1 on left $10, approx 90+ pieces per box
No.2 on right $12-50 approx 130 + per box
Its not my intention to rip anyone off, but my time in producing this product, is a lot higher than the asking price, however I believe the community deserve better.
If interested call John 021 756020 or email jojabe31@gmail.com
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By … View moreOn World Ocean Day, people across the globe unite to celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet, with one ocean and one climate, which connect us all. Get together with your family and community, and join with millions of others around our blue planet to create a better future.
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Selling 4 cushion covers 40cm x 40cm together as matching set - good calico backing. Zip at end of cover. Two are the same (the one with stripes) Excellent condition. Surplus to what we require.
Good condition although some minor scratches, 8 chairs, 8 cushions.
Phone John 0272245048
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Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We… View moreFor delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.
Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
Hi everyone,
It is soup season and I know some of you have been holding out for Leeks! Here is the contents list this week:
Cauliflower
Leek
Broccoli
Apple
Banana
… View moreHi everyone,
It is soup season and I know some of you have been holding out for Leeks! Here is the contents list this week:
Cauliflower
Leek
Broccoli
Apple
Banana
Persimmon
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Have a great Queens Birthday weekend.
- The Vege hub Team
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Hi Neighbours,
Any suggestions on how to rid of the burnouts being done the bottom end of Bennett street, its a regular thing now, 11pm on the dot fridays and saturdays...have phone the cops and reported it to the council.
Its bloody ridiculous, I wonder who pays for their tyres?
A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!
We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!
More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go… View moreA wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!
We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!
More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go further. It made us so happy to see neighbours supporting neighbours.
Read 10 of the tips that we saw you sharing!
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