Washing MF towels

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how do you wash MF towels and get all that dried wax/dirt/etc. out of it so that you don't have to throw it away?? Or do you just throw them away and buy new ones???
 
Hello tyymm,



Micro fiber towels are reusable. I would recommend using warm to hot (by touch) water with a mild liquid detergent to wash them. Try and soak them for about 30min to 1hr. Some people add a little dawn dishwashing detergent in the wash to help breakdown the wax. I hand wash all of my micro fiber towels after each use. You wouldn't want wax, dirt, grime, etc sitting on your micro fiber towels over a period of time. The sooner you can wash them the better because it will help promote a longer useful life of the micro fiber towel. As far as drying, I would recommend for best results to just line dry them. If you want to put them in the dryer set the temperature to low or air fluff. Just check on them to make sure they are not over dry. It could produce static electricity.



Forgot to mention, do not use any bleach in the wash and do not use any fabric softener (i.e. Bounce) if your using the dryer.



I hope that helps.



With Aloha,

~Ranney
 
tyymm said:
how do you wash MF towels and get all that dried wax/dirt/etc. out of it so that you don't have to throw it away?? Or do you just throw them away and buy new ones???
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That would be an expensive undertaking!



In the washer, hot water with liquid detergent. Then either hang dry, or machine dry with NO dryer sheets.



That is all.



I think some people wash separately the MF they use for different tasks. This is probably unnecessary, but if you want to be sure you don't induce streaking, and you don't mind wasting water, then go ahead!
 
I just washed my MF towels for the first time and here is something NOT to do.

dry them with Terry towels. I have all kinds of terry 'critters' in my MF towels. I guess I will have to re-wash them :nixweiss
 
Hello dengsxr,



That is correct. You shouldn't wash or dry your micro fiber towels with any other fabrics. Especially cotton.



With Aloha,

~Ranney
 
I just throw mine in the washer under permanent press in warm water and they come out fine. I have used both Tide and Cheer with no ill effects. Just be sure not to use any fabric softener and only wash them with other MF products. :xyxthumbs
 
Same here 360.....Ive had them sit for some time also, but then again, I dont use them for an initial wipe down, just final wipedowns and while QD'ing.....So they never really get that dirty or grimy.....

hot wash with Tide and a warm rinse in clear water......chuck um in the dryer and good as new....never had a problem.....(Vipers)
 
To help keep mine debris and lint free I store them in large zip lock freezer bags. I use one bag for clean ones and one bag for used ones. Since they never get terribly dirty, I use a very small amount of detergent when I wash them and always wash separatley from other towels. I tumble dry low heat, then remove before completely dry to line dry. I have gotten years of service from them using these methods.
 
I always thought that MF's should be washed in low temp water. I have used this method and the towels are clean. Should I switch to warm water?



Ranney (PakShak) you have another order in your Box :D

Wayne the check is in the mail.
 
Glad to hear I'm not the only one obsessed with M/F's..



I have seperate MF's for each application. I took a laundry marker and on each corner marked "QD" quick detail, "W" wax, "P" polish...you get the idea..



I wash them all together as mentioned above, dry with no heat, then I put them in a Zip Lock marked on the outside with QD, P, etc....so I don't cross contaminate...don't want wax on window MF.



I know I'm taking this to the Nth degree, but that's why I'm here..





:D
 
blkZ28Conv said:
I always throught that MF's should be washed in low temp water. I have used this method and the towels are clean. Should I switch to warm water?
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Yeah, I've also recently heard that unless it's a greasy stain, washing fabric in hot/warm water will cause a stain to SET. I think I'll be washing mine in cooler water from now on.
 
peiqinglong said:
can any of you guys recommed a good detergent to clean mf towels with?
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When I have enough for a machine wash load, most any liquid laundry detergent. When I only have 2 or 3, I handwash them, with Dawn. I have always used warm, not hot, water. No bleach or faric softener is ever used. My MF towels don't get very dirty and they still look almost new after many uses and many washes. I do wash them after every use.



Charles
 
I've read some people throw in a little Simple Green into the mix, which is suggested on the jug. I'm not sure if the people who did it were talking about MF or cotton towels though. Anyone do this with MFs? :nixweiss
 
It all depends on the mf. I have some for homefrom Enviro Trend, use that require only rinsing in hot water. New mf's from ET require boiling. They do not recommend any soap as it may foul up the fibers.

The ones I have clean glass and other smooth surfaces with water only. They pick up even the greasest spots with NO streaking at all.



They also make a chamois type for autos, very soft
 
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