This isn't really a DIY it is a domestic goddess one ( and I am not a domestic goddess!).
I have some terry tea towels which despite all attempts with " Vanish", bleach, soaking in deoxy stain remover etc will not clean up. My white is grey ( or rather brownish tea stained and not looking clean) and the pattern is yellowing. I have washed them with bio washing powers and with non bio and on a 60 wash ( despite manufacturers stating 30 degrees will do - yeah like who says?) . Should I try boil washing? Or should I ditch them and start again? ( problem is I like the patterns - one has bunnies round the boarder and the other little kittens) If I do start again - how do I stop the next lot getting equally grey and stained and generally looking "washed dirty".
Does anyone at all know how to get these clean and looking good so I don't have to be embarrassed putting them on the line to dry or putting them out in the kitchen? I have guests coming, I need them to look good.