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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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The Papamoa Resident and Ratepayers Assn wants to find out what Papamoa residents regard as important in their community. To achieve this end, PRRA is conducting an online survey of residents' opinions about local facilities and services. For example, do we need more recreation areas and … View moreThe Papamoa Resident and Ratepayers Assn wants to find out what Papamoa residents regard as important in their community. To achieve this end, PRRA is conducting an online survey of residents' opinions about local facilities and services. For example, do we need more recreation areas and amenities, are our streets serving their purpose? And, your thoughts on the council's idea about spending nearly half a billion dollars of ratepayers' money on a CBD civic centre.
To take part in the survey, Google papamoaresidents.co.nz and go to the survey link.
PRRA can't advocate for you if it doesn't know what you want.
Come along to PRRA's next monthly meeting. It will take place this coming Monday the 13th of June at 7pm at the Legacy Gardens Chapel, 53 Te Okuroa Drive. (Who knows, you might win the raffle!)
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I bought on market place for my husband to replace his old chair. He won’t let go of his old chair so I am having to sell this beautiful chair as I have no room for it. It does have a tiny drip of paint on the side of foot rest and I bought it like this. See photo( It is up close). You are … View moreI bought on market place for my husband to replace his old chair. He won’t let go of his old chair so I am having to sell this beautiful chair as I have no room for it. It does have a tiny drip of paint on the side of foot rest and I bought it like this. See photo( It is up close). You are welcome to come view.
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We are moving overseas and placing some items in storage. We are in need of a large cardboard box to store some artwork in. Perhaps someone has one? Eg. Washing machine, fridge, dishwasher.
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Hi everybody. If you use or have a Spooky2 rife machine and generators I would like to meet up . Hopefully you already know a bit about it as to how to use it and are happy to get me started. I inherited a setup but feel a little overwhelmed to get started using it. 02041741215 Peter
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Various sizes available. In a pot or on its own.
All must go as we are moving overseas. Make an offer for one or many.
Pickup is near Papamoa Domain.
Hi all,
I am looking for a Kreg Pocket hole jig.
Does any-one have one that they are looking to sell?
I am in Tauranga, but happy to pay for shipping if required.
Cheers
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Date: Saturday 4th June
Location: 5 Crater Close, Pyes Pa
Time: 7am-1pm
Items:
Clothing, mowers, garden tools, furniture and other bits and bobs.
See you there
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.
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Date: Saturday 4th June
Location: 5 Crater Close, Pyes Pa
Time: 7am-1pm
Items:
Clothing, mowers, garden tools, furniture and other bits and bobs.
See you there
Date: Saturday 4th June
Location: 5 Crater Close, Pyes Pa
Time: 7am-1pm
Items:
Clothing, mowers, garden tools, furniture and other bits and bobs.
See you there
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