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Why does a sponge or rag sometimes go stiff after it dries?

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Why does a sponge or rag sometimes go stiff after it dries?
« on: 17/05/2011 11:23:43 »
Know what I mean?
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Why does a sponge or rag sometimes go stiff after it dries?
« Reply #1 on: 18/05/2011 05:39:31 »
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabric_softener
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Why does a sponge or rag sometimes go stiff after it dries?
« Reply #2 on: 18/05/2011 13:51:03 »
just found a stiff dry rag- stretched , squeezed, beat it & it did loosen it..........but dunno why
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