How to wash MicroFiber towels?

Cuz5150 · 08-08-2009, 08:38 PM

Hows everyone washing these....Washing machine? what type of soap, dry cleaning them.......

adrean8j · 08-08-2009, 09:08 PM

Washing machine....just make sure that you have a good rinse cycle...the one I use has an extra rinse cycle. If you use a dryer make sure NOT to use dryer sheets....just my .02

BrokenVert · 08-08-2009, 09:19 PM

I was mine in a cold wash with no fabric softener (thats the important part)

cagekicker · 08-09-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

I was mine in a cold wash with no fabric softener (thats the important part)

agreed!

StuartM · 08-09-2009, 09:39 AM

You can get a specific MF cleaning liquid,

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microf.../prod_209.html

I use this and its pretty good.

Another thing to do is put some white vinegar in the softener tray part of your washing machine, it makes them really soft and stops them streaking when you use them on glass.

Greg@DetailedImage · 08-09-2009, 11:13 AM

I recommend washing them on a gentle cycle. You can use a regular detergent or use a microfiber specific product like the
Chemical Guys Microfiber Cleaning Detergent - 16 oz. Do not use any fabric softener and do not over dry the towels. Also store them in a close container like a large Zip Lock Bag or Rubber Maid container.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Greg @ DI

Lionel Hutz · 08-09-2009, 12:14 PM

To add to the above, don't wash or dry them with anything else. They will pick up cotton lint and dog hair very easily.

Cuz5150 · 08-09-2009, 07:11 PM

Thanks everyone!!

Greg@DetailedImage · 08-10-2009, 07:13 PM

One more tip, clean your lint tray before drying!

Greg @ DI

mrgoochio · 08-11-2009, 01:40 AM

i wash with MF specific cleaning detergent and airdry

as stated above, dont wash with anything else. after drying, keep stored in sealed container

JimD · 08-11-2009, 07:21 AM

I just threw them in with my regular laundry and they seem fine. I used warm (not hot) water for the wash and rinse and dried them on medium heat (no fabric softener because I never use fabric softener). I guess it may not be the best process but both the laundry and the towels seemed OK. I was more worried about wax getting off the microfibers onto the laundry than lint from the laundry getting on the microfibers. I could see evidence of either potential "bad thing" happening.

Jim

rc'Z · 08-21-2009, 11:56 AM

Washing mf with other fabrics often results in the mf being lint magnets, friendly word of warning.

CRA1G · 08-21-2009, 12:33 PM

Wash all my MF's separately with liquid detergent only, no fabric softener. Powdered detergent may leave detergent crystal residue which is rather like sandpaper to a clearcoat.

imoz · 08-21-2009, 12:38 PM

I've been wondering about this myself. My wife and I recently moved into a new house and bought a fancy new washer and dryer. I'm afraid of damaging the washing machine more than the towels. Is it safe to run them through the washer with all the various chemicals we get on them? I had been umm, throwing them out and buying new ones (e.g. treating them as single use cloths) :O I know...very bad. Is it safer to just soak them in a wash bucket and air dry?

Tom K. · 08-21-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by imoz

I've been wondering about this myself. My wife and I recently moved into a new house and bought a fancy new washer and dryer. I'm afraid of damaging the washing machine more than the towels. Is it safe to run them through the washer with all the various chemicals we get on them? I had been umm, throwing them out and buying new ones (e.g. treating them as single use cloths) :O I know...very bad. Is it safer to just soak them in a wash bucket and air dry?

I've been washing them in warm water with other automotive towels & cloths for years with no washer problems. And speaking of the chemicals, the waste water drains into my septic tank which also has been problem free.

Tom

adrean8j · 08-21-2009, 01:35 PM

^^^ditto

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