Hey guys. Was wondering if there is a best way to wash (care for) microfiber towels. So far, I've been washing them in Dawn and air drying. Is there a better method? I saw on the D.D. site the availability of a cleaning solution. Don't know much about it though. My way has worked pretty well so far. Was just wondering what others do while I wait for mine to finish the spin cycle.
'''Micro fibre Care:'''
To ensure your towels and buffing cloths provide long-term use, wash them frequently in a liquid soap (Micro Restore) in hot 120oF< (48oC <) water, add a teaspoon per towel distilled white vinegar (the vinegar doesn't coat the fibres but instead works to eliminate detergent residue)in the rise cycle, and finally a thorough cold rinse. Always wash micro fibre separately and only with other micro fibre fabrics.
Do not use bleach, softners (liquids or towels) as they coat the towels rendering them ineffective or powder wash products as there may be small 'clumps' of powder that could cause scratching
Regardless of material type or quality, a dirty micro fibre, or a 100% Cotton towel will scratch, micro fibre has attractant properties, that is dirt, dust, and various other substances cling to it, which is one of the reasons that it works so well, but it is also a reason why you need to be extra careful when using towels on your paint
Before using micro fibre towels for the first time;
•Remove labels / tags
•Check for towel colour fastness before washing
•Wash towels before using
•Wash / Rinse after using and before you use a different product (i.e. don’t use to remove polish and then apply wax)
•Always wash towels separately from other fabrics using hot water
•Use a mild liquid detergent without softener, bleach, whiteners, etc
•Half the washing detergents manufacturers suggested amount is usually sufficient
•During the rinse cycle, add 1-tsb per towel white distilled vinegar to help dissolve detergent and hard water minerals
•Do not use fabric softeners or sheets
•Drying – air dry or use medium heat in a tumble dryer (adding plastic dryer balls will help plump up the fibres)
Always wash towels as soon as possible after use, the longer they sit the more the contaminants will set do not use bleach (bleach will shorten the life of your micro fibre) Read the label on the detergent bottle and use half of what they recommend and use hot water (120oF) Washing Liquid and Vinegar (50/50) to clean-out the machine drum
For more information on micro fibre see DetailingWiki
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