🧼 Why Your Towels Get Orange Stains That Won’t Wash Out – And How to Stop Them for Good 🚫

Heat (from hot water washes) and oxygen make the stains worse by oxidizing the iron.

✅ Common in rural areas with well water or older plumbing systems.

3. Hard Water Minerals + Detergent Residue

Hard water (high in calcium/magnesium) reacts with detergents, leaving behind yellowish film on towels over time.

Combined with body oils and sweat, this residue can darken into orange-tinted buildup.

4. Sunlight Fading + Chlorine Exposure

Prolonged sun exposure breaks down dyes, especially in colored towels.

When combined with chlorine from pools or cleaning products, faded spots can turn brassy or orange-toned.

✅ How to Prevent Orange Towel Stains

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