Let’s start with a deep cleanse. Your towels are probably coated in a waxy residue from fabric softeners and detergent buildup. That’s the real culprit behind the crunch.
Fill your washing machine with the hottest water it can handle. Add one cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. No, your towels won’t smell like a salad dressing—the smell vanishes completely after drying.
Vinegar is a natural mineral-buster. It works like a gentle scrub for your fabric’s fibers, breaking down the gunk that’s making them stiff. Running a hot cycle without any detergent? Totally fine—this is a reset, not a wash.
