When is it time to throw out a MF towel?

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david328ci

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I have some microfiber towels that I've been using for a year and a half. I wasn't aware that they aren't supposed to be washed in hot water, and in my mind, I think they have become slightly less plush. Is it time to throw them out? They aren't stained or anything. I might just be my imagination, but I think they might be less soft than when they were new.:nixweiss
 
I've got a group of 20-25 MF that I've been using for a little over 2 years and are still very soft. I don't do anything special with them. Put them in the washer with liquid detergent and cold water and dry them in the dryer on regular setting. Frankly, IMO, cold water/hot water it doesn't make any difference. I use cold water just because it's more economical.
 
Before you relegate them to nasty-stuff duty (let alone pitch them), try washing them in something like Micro Restore. It *really* worked wonders on my MFs :xyxthumbs I'd tried most everything else (vinegar, *multiple* rinses, Oxyclean, you name it) and I was pretty skeptical about some "fancy detergent for MFs", but now I'm truly sold on the stuff.
 
Who sells Micro Restore the cheapest? I've seen it different places for $14.95 (32 oz.) which is kinda pricey per volume. TIA
 
Im going to do a little demo with table salt.....

Before you chuck em, give them the cd test, see if their still good enough for your baby.....
 
RobD said:
Who sells Micro Restore the cheapest? I've seen it different places for $14.95 (32 oz.) which is kinda pricey per volume. TIA
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Sorry, I dunno :nixweiss I got mine as part of a promo deal with some MFs. Whatever it costs, it's worth it to me now that I've seen what it can do. I only use an ounce per load (I use it after first washing with regular detergent) so iIMO it's not all that bad at under $0.50 per load (at least compared to marring your finish or having to buy new MFs). The difference in my BBT was just :shocked
 
david328ci said:
I have some microfiber towels that I've been using for a year and a half. I wasn't aware that they aren't supposed to be washed in hot water, and in my mind, I think they have become slightly less plush.:nixweiss
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Not to start a war, but water temp doesn't matter. This is a controversial topic. I've always used hot tap water to wash my towels and never noticed any difference in feel. Notice I said tap water, not boiling. I'm sure it's true that hot water over 195 degrees will ruin microfiber, but anything lower than that will be safe. Water begins to boil around 195. I don't know anyone who has their water heater set that high for home use. About 8 months ago I received a towel from a vendor which stated to use hot water when washing. This just backs up the point in my opinion.
 
John, Im with ya, never had a problem in hot. I think its just the manufacturers claim for protection.....One properly constructed shouldnt fall apart in hot water.....
 
Is it true that putting a distilled vinegar in the rinse cycle will increase fluffiness? I read that somewhere. Sounds like it would make for some stinky towels.



One of the mf applicators that came with the klasse twins I bought from CMA has been washed in hot water once and it is noticeably less fluffy and soft. I guess to some extent it is true that hot water hurts mf.
 
All of my mf applicators, mf towels (including ww), foam applicators, foam pads, and sheepskin mitts go in the same hot water/Tide Free/1 scoop of Oxyclean/vinegar-in-the-Downy-ball wash.



The mf towels all go in a low heat tumble dry. Everything else gets an air dry.



No loss in softness at all--I attribute it 100% to the vinegar in the Downy ball. Also, a second rinse cycle will help. I have some Micro-Restore and like it as much as the aforementioned routine all in one step.



*edit* Almost forgot--no vinegar-related stinkiness.

david328ci said:
Is it true that putting a distilled vinegar in the rinse cycle will increase fluffiness? I read that somewhere. Sounds like it would make for some stinky towels.



One of the mf applicators that came with the klasse twins I bought from CMA has been washed in hot water once and it is noticeably less fluffy and soft. I guess to some extent it is true that hot water hurts mf.
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