How to Get Towels Soft Again
Here’s where we add a little sparkle. After the vinegar cycle, run another hot water cycle, but this time add half a cup of baking soda directly to the drum with your towels. Baking soda is like a gentle scrubber that removes leftover residue and makes towels even softer.
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It also helps with any lingering musty smells. You know that weird damp smell that seems to haunt bathroom towels? Vanquished. Baking soda is basically the superhero of laundry.