Wash Microfiber before Using?

[Slick]

Is it necessary to wash before using for 1st time?

 

[hondaguy2582]

Yes. To remove all the factory loose fibers and such.

 

[imported_pugoman]

Absolutely... liquid detergent and no fabric softner or bleach. Air dry or tumble dry on low heat setting.

 

[kbulava85]

Additionally, only microfibers in the wash... NOTHING ELSE!



I used to wash my microfiber and cotton towels together, no more. The microfiber cloths seem to pull in the lint from anything non-microfiber in the wash. My microfibers perform significantly better now that they get their own dedicated wash.

 

[imported_Sullybob]

After you use them and you are ready to wash them. Put vinegar in the final rinse cycle of you washer. The vinegar will help to throughly rinse all the soap residue and any wax or polish that is left in your MF's.

 

[jstn]

to quote DF Towels website...



"The first thing you should do when you get a new DFâ„¢ Concours Towel is to wash and dry it. During the manufacturing process the fabric has a tendency to become flat as it picks up contaminants from the air and machinery. There will also be a number of loose threads that, while they cause no harm, can be annoying the first time you use the towel." http://www.dftowel.com/care.html



i think the same can be said for any towel.

 

[Slick]

Thanks guys. I noticed when you first get terry towels they seem to shed lint. Need to do the same thing a?

 

[scottabir]

beyond linting you never know where they have been or what they picked up.