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Ellis Cochrane

How to wash towels that smell – expert tips to banish damp and musty odours for good

Stack of colourful towels on a metal wall mounted towel rack.

We’ve all probably encountered a whiffy towel in our homes at one point or another. Whether that be a kitchen towel that you use to dry dishes and mop up spills, or a bathroom towel after a shower, it can be rather unpleasant if your towels smell anything other than freshly laundered. 

You may have also experienced a substantial musty or pungent smell if your freshly washed towels haven’t dried correctly or have remained damp for too long, which is something that can easily happen over the winter months, when drying outdoors isn’t always an option. But there are some quick and easy steps to take to wash towels that smell and to stop them from smelling bad in the future.

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