Boiling Waffle Weave Towels
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imported_WCD
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I am guessing from all the replies, that not too many do this. Polyester melts, I believe, so I would not do this to my mf towels.
I just use vinegar- natures cleaner.
Rob
I just use vinegar- natures cleaner.
Rob
Ron Ketcham
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I agree with you Rob and you should know, since you have been one of the major micro fiber towel providers for several years.
Same when the problem is with "huck" or "surgical" towels that have build up, wash them in warm water and vinegar.
Grumpy
Same when the problem is with "huck" or "surgical" towels that have build up, wash them in warm water and vinegar.
Grumpy
Paul Sparks
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Ron Ketcham said:
Second that on warm water and vinegar added to the final rinse.
Kean
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I guess the question is whether polyester and/or polyamide (the materials MF are made from (?)) melt at ~212 degrees F? I have heard in the past those temperatures were upwards of 400+ degrees? Am I missing something?WCD said:
imported_WCD
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I had one customer call and say that his new window towels- mf - came out of the dryer and the ends were curling in. I asked what the process of washing was...
wash..pretty normal
dryer...hot setting for 45 min.
I noted that they probably only needed 20 min. at the most to dry- I never set a timer for drying mf towels for this reason. Since he changed the drying process, not problems.
wash..pretty normal
dryer...hot setting for 45 min.
I noted that they probably only needed 20 min. at the most to dry- I never set a timer for drying mf towels for this reason. Since he changed the drying process, not problems.
I found this link quite helpful.
Auto Detailing Microfiber Towels
Who would have guessed microfiber towels first debuted in Sweden? Somewhere around page 5, 6, or 7 the article mentions caring for them and washing them in 120 degree F, or 48 degree C. water.
-John C.
Auto Detailing Microfiber Towels
Who would have guessed microfiber towels first debuted in Sweden? Somewhere around page 5, 6, or 7 the article mentions caring for them and washing them in 120 degree F, or 48 degree C. water.
-John C.
togwt
The Old Grey Whistle Test
• If a micro fibre towel tends to ‘streak’ or is no longer absorbent; boil the towels in water / distilled white vinegar (1/4-cup / gal) solution for at least 20 minute, this will soften the fibres, and release any wax / polish residue. This will also release any lint, which will actually come to the surface of the water.
• Pre-soak in a liquid detergent / water and then squeeze out wax/polish with your hands and rinse thoroughly.
• Allow micro fibre towels to boil for twenty (20) minutes (ensure that water does not fully evaporate) you will find that more wax / polish residue comes out even after a towel has been thoroughly washed.
• Empty out the water and then remove the towel, don't do it the other way or you'll re-introduce residue to the towel
The melting point of nylon is ~ 493.oF (256 °C) so boiling will not harm its fibres (however high heat may affect the material used for binding the edges)
• Pre-soak in a liquid detergent / water and then squeeze out wax/polish with your hands and rinse thoroughly.
• Allow micro fibre towels to boil for twenty (20) minutes (ensure that water does not fully evaporate) you will find that more wax / polish residue comes out even after a towel has been thoroughly washed.
• Empty out the water and then remove the towel, don't do it the other way or you'll re-introduce residue to the towel
The melting point of nylon is ~ 493.oF (256 °C) so boiling will not harm its fibres (however high heat may affect the material used for binding the edges)
togwt
The Old Grey Whistle Test
JohnZ3MC said:
Good information on micro fibre towels and their care
Bunky
Detailing Gnosis
You do not really have to "boil".
It is safer and more practical to get some very hot water like bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let soak. If you cover the container, heat loss (water temp drop) will be reduced.
I would suggest taking a few towels and do an experiment to see if anything is released by watching by using a wash bucket. This will likely give you a clue before doing some mass cleaning,
It is safer and more practical to get some very hot water like bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let soak. If you cover the container, heat loss (water temp drop) will be reduced.
I would suggest taking a few towels and do an experiment to see if anything is released by watching by using a wash bucket. This will likely give you a clue before doing some mass cleaning,
Accumulator
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Kean said:
No, as TOGWT explained, you're not missing anything. Boiling shouldn't do any damage at all.
No, I haven't tried it. But I've bought MFs that came with instructions to boil them before the first use. And others here have done it with no problems.
Yeah, yeah...I'm advocating something I've never done and it's easy for me to risk *your* towels.
If you do it, watch that the pot itself isn't hot enough to melt the MFs.
The "sanitary cycle" on my washer gets *HOT*, almost boiling, and it's great for MFs. And I've accidentally dried mine on "high", which is pretty hot in both my dryers, with no problems.
I've had mixed results with vinegar, didn't really do much to restore my WWMFs. But repeated Sanitary Cycle washes with no detergent *did* rejuvenate them pretty well. But at some point they just don't work as well as the used to..there's apparently a "working life" to the things and eventually it's time for new ones.
togwt
The Old Grey Whistle Test
cptzippy said:
Mine would hit me with the cooking pot :nono: