Microfiber drying (after washing)....

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Corey Bit Spank

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So....I was thinking again about the microfiber debate after I worked for uhm....the crappiest detailing place that you could. But they did something that got me thinking.



They didn't put most of their towels in a dryer. Of course the main reason was to save money (they just spun them until they were barely damp), but another was that they found that their towels weren't lasting as long or retaining as much water. These weren't microfibers but still, it got me thinking.



So given that I did wash/dry my WW more than the other microfibers, this is my new prevailing theory on why that no matter what I do to it, it doesn't have the same water absorbency as new. Obviously I don't wax my car everytime I wash it, and I don't use every towel (about 10 or so in total) everytime I wax. And I don't use every towel every time I detail my car, so they really haven't been put through the wash/through the dryer more. Maybe Mr. Pakshak can explain if my theory is good or bad.



And before anybody says, "you put it on too long," I only put it on for 25 or so minutes, on delicate (less heat). :nixweiss I think I'm going to air dry my new one just to see if it does the same thing, or if it's the WAUD, or if it's how I wash it. :nixweiss
 
I'm really not questioning the WAUD theory entirely, but I meant this thread to be more of a question of the heat versus microfiber. :) Lets keep it at that since the WAUD debate has been done a few times.
 
Corey Bit Spank,



After washing, I put all my microfiber towels in the dryer on the "air" setting/no heat. It's the best way I have found to maintain my mf towels.



Cheers,
 
AMP01 said:
Corey Bit Spank,



After washing, I put all my microfiber towels in the dryer on the "air" setting/no heat. It's the best way I have found to maintain my mf towels.



Cheers,
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I was thinking about this too, but I wash the towels after I use them, and won't use them for another few days at least...so it doesn't bother me if I put them on a line to dry. :)
 
I don't find the drying hurts them as long as it's very low heat or air-dry. If your MF's aren't as absorbant after washing and drying I'm going to bet your washer may have some fabric softener from a previous wash lingering in it. I ran a couple of loads of nothing but vinegar and water through the washer before washing my MF's. Also, I would imagine a dryer may have residual FS left in from a previous drying if you use the sheets.
 
I run everything through the dryer (pads, applicators, and all MFs) on the delicate setting until completely dry, usually 70-80 minutes; I have not noticed a loss of absorbency or early wear.
 
SteveOst said:
I don't find the drying hurts them as long as it's very low heat or air-dry. If your MF's aren't as absorbant after washing and drying I'm going to bet your washer may have some fabric softener from a previous wash lingering in it. I ran a couple of loads of nothing but vinegar and water through the washer before washing my MF's. Also, I would imagine a dryer may have residual FS left in from a previous drying if you use the sheets.
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Quite possible, but my other microfibers are fine, so I don't know.



We use the downy ball for this very reason. My mom hates how the dispenser leaves residual softner in it. This is also why we don't use the bleach dispenser...
 
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