I was stumped, until I realized that the issue was a buildup of mildew on the towels (yuck!) But eventually I found an easy fix that got rid of the smelly mildew and restored our towels to their ...

Doing this monthly will help prevent mold growth. 1. Put on gloves and grab an old towel that you don't care about. 3. Dip the towel in the mixture and start scrubbing away at any visible mold.

Consequently, soap accumulates in the terrycloth causing them to turn stiff and stinky despite recent cleaning. But don't despair, as Tom suggests an easy method to make your towels fluffy again ...