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Nappy soaker? It’s cslled Napisan here, don’t know UK name.

Ooh, thank you. We can get Napisan here, so will give it a go.

Sunshine might also help.

Or buy some dylon and dye them a more forgiving colour.

Don't buy cream towels!

"Before anyone comments - cream colour towels pre-date my daughter if anyone wonders why we have an impractical colour grin. Still plenty of life left in them, if only I could get them looking clean."

They were fine until my daughter started using excess soap!

Could you dye them a more forgiving colour?

I might have a go at dyeing them.

Having said all that, they do seem a bit better after the vinegar, then bicarb wash. Might soak them overnight in vinegar 🙄.

Then I'll try to stop thinking about my grubby towels and get a life 😅

You can buy colour restorer sheets at the supermarket/Wilko and they're actually really good! Very cheap so certainly worth a try. If not try soaking overnight in vanish for whites.

Seriously: hot soak in Napisan overnight and then normal wash. They’ll come up like new.

We have just recently started using Milton Laundry detergent and I couldn't reccommend this enough! It's great on stains, and great where little ones are concerned too as it's also hypoallergenic May well be worth a try x

I'll see if I can get some Napisan and soak overnight. Thank you!

I would soak them in hot water with soda crystals in it overnight or non-chlorine oxy powder. I find fabric dye will add life to towels but often the stitching thread is polyester and won't dye.

Another vote for Napisan. I use it for a lot of clothes, bedding, towels etc.

65 is at to high for bio. It has enzymes in it which won’t work about 40. Try them at a 30 wash with bio powder. If you want to wash above 40 you need non bio washing powder.

Yes!! I totally agree with this! We've recently tried the Milton wash and found it brings everything up great and also enhances the smell of the fabric softener too!!

Broken, I have a similar issue with my teenaged DD wreaking havoc on all of my towels. Our issue isn’t soap it’s bloody make up . I spend a fortune on cleansers and whatnot to take it off and judging by the towels, she just wipes her face directly on them . Some good tips on here, though. Blardy kids.

Ooh that's interesting about 65 being too high for bio powder. It makes sense now I think about it.

Lots of ideas to try!