Cleaning microfiber towels

kaz1961 · 02-09-2019, 01:59 PM

Just bought a bunch of good microfiber towels. I see they sell special detergent to wash MF towels. Does anyone use it or is a free and clear regular laundry detergent just as good?

Glen e · 02-09-2019, 02:16 PM

I just wash them with good laundry detergent on hot, and dry normal in the dryer without a dryer sheet. They always look fine. I'm sure others here have a far more detailed way.

warren3537 · 02-09-2019, 04:32 PM

I started to use that cheer free and clear, I made up a spray bottle with the same stuff but diluted it for a prewash spray, I am learning that its better to air dry the towels because the dryer tends to melt the fibers especially my waterless wash towels, also double rinse seems to be a good thing as well.

KirkH · 02-09-2019, 06:47 PM

Free n Clear will be fine.

Avoid all fabric softeners.

SSDan · 02-09-2019, 07:48 PM

I just throw them in with the rest of the laundry and my wife takes care of them. He He!

KirkH · 02-09-2019, 09:36 PM

If you do want to use microfiber detergent, I use Chemical Guys brand.

hawk02 · 02-09-2019, 10:33 PM

Washing in All Free and Clear and drying on low heat is the combo I use for my MF towels.

8675309’SS · 02-09-2019, 10:35 PM

A free and clear detgerent works well. I recommend drying on a low setting. (If putting in the dryer.) Every once in a while I put vinegar into the fabric sofenter dispenser. Im not entirely sure I’ve noticed a difference...

Burly · 02-10-2019, 04:01 AM

I also wash on normal with free and clear detergent, add 1 cup of white vinegar in softener dispenser. Dry on delicate and if still moist, hang to dry. I’ll pretreat any heavily soiled towels with an APC and let sit overnight. I also try not to mix colors.
I’ll also sometimes throw a heavily soaked large terry bath towel in dryer and run on normal to help remove/absorb any softener from dryer sheets used on previous runs. Learned this from a mom that her one of her kids were allergic to fabric softeners.

I used microfiber detergents for a year and never noticed any difference.

Silverado57 · 02-10-2019, 05:47 AM

I wash them separate from everything else and that's it. I hang dry. Done.

VinnAY · 02-10-2019, 07:48 AM

MF should never be washed with Cottons or anything else, always wash separately. No fab softeners, either. I hang to dry or tumble on low with no dryer sheet.

Gunkk · 02-10-2019, 09:06 AM

Here's what I do...

Prior to wash, inspect for obvious embedded debris.
Machine wash separately from other laundry, normal mode warm, easy on the detergent. Tumble dry low. No fabric softener!
After dry, more carefully inspect this time for embedded debris (easier to see it after wash/dry).
Store in ziplocks.

Inspecting for and removing debris (bug parts, bits of flora) will avoid accidental scratching and swirling. Fabric softeners are basically wax and will streak on glass and paint. Ziplock storage keeps the towels from picking up sand/dust/debris because Garage-Life(tm) happens.

SSport16 · 02-10-2019, 09:34 AM

I wash mine separate with Tide on hot, out in dryer on low heat. Mine always look and feel in great condition.

WCKD 1LE · 02-11-2019, 10:12 AM

I use mine, and toss them. Wal-Mart sell new ones cheap and I don't have to risk it. Now my Adams products, I use their special cleaner for that.

02-09-2019, 01:59 PM	#1
kaz1961 Drives: 2018 RS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NY Posts: 43	Cleaning microfiber towels Just bought a bunch of good microfiber towels. I see they sell special detergent to wash MF towels. Does anyone use it or is a free and clear regular laundry detergent just as good?

02-09-2019, 02:16 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I just wash them with good laundry detergent on hot, and dry normal in the dryer without a dryer sheet. They always look fine. I'm sure others here have a far more detailed way. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

02-09-2019, 06:47 PM	#4
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Free n Clear will be fine. Avoid all fabric softeners. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

02-09-2019, 07:48 PM	#5
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	I just throw them in with the rest of the laundry and my wife takes care of them. He He! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

02-09-2019, 09:36 PM	#6
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	If you do want to use microfiber detergent, I use Chemical Guys brand. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

02-09-2019, 04:32 PM	#3
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I started to use that cheer free and clear, I made up a spray bottle with the same stuff but diluted it for a prewash spray, I am learning that its better to air dry the towels because the dryer tends to melt the fibers especially my waterless wash towels, also double rinse seems to be a good thing as well.

02-09-2019, 10:33 PM	#7
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,281 View My Garage	Washing in All Free and Clear and drying on low heat is the combo I use for my MF towels. __________________

02-09-2019, 10:35 PM	#8
8675309’SS Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 220 View My Garage	A free and clear detgerent works well. I recommend drying on a low setting. (If putting in the dryer.) Every once in a while I put vinegar into the fabric sofenter dispenser. Im not entirely sure I’ve noticed a difference... __________________ My First Camaro! 2017 2SS 6M, Silver Ice Metallic, 20" Low Gloss Black Wheels, Red Fender Hashes, Ground FX, NPP, MRC, Sunroof, Black Bowties. Ordered 4-22-16, Picked up 7-16-16.

02-10-2019, 04:01 AM	#9
Burly Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 724 View My Garage	I also wash on normal with free and clear detergent, add 1 cup of white vinegar in softener dispenser. Dry on delicate and if still moist, hang to dry. I’ll pretreat any heavily soiled towels with an APC and let sit overnight. I also try not to mix colors. I’ll also sometimes throw a heavily soaked large terry bath towel in dryer and run on normal to help remove/absorb any softener from dryer sheets used on previous runs. Learned this from a mom that her one of her kids were allergic to fabric softeners. I used microfiber detergents for a year and never noticed any difference.

02-10-2019, 05:47 AM	#10
Silverado57 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 522	I wash them separate from everything else and that's it. I hang dry. Done. __________________ Kevin Luceo Non Uro

02-10-2019, 07:48 AM	#11
VinnAY Account Suspended Drives: 18 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	MF should never be washed with Cottons or anything else, always wash separately. No fab softeners, either. I hang to dry or tumble on low with no dryer sheet.

02-10-2019, 09:06 AM	#12
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	Here's what I do... Prior to wash, inspect for obvious embedded debris. Machine wash separately from other laundry, normal mode warm, easy on the detergent. Tumble dry low. No fabric softener! After dry, more carefully inspect this time for embedded debris (easier to see it after wash/dry). Store in ziplocks. Inspecting for and removing debris (bug parts, bits of flora) will avoid accidental scratching and swirling. Fabric softeners are basically wax and will streak on glass and paint. Ziplock storage keeps the towels from picking up sand/dust/debris because Garage-Life(tm) happens.

02-10-2019, 09:34 AM	#13
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	I wash mine separate with Tide on hot, out in dryer on low heat. Mine always look and feel in great condition. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

02-11-2019, 10:12 AM	#14
WCKD 1LE Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 229	I use mine, and toss them. Wal-Mart sell new ones cheap and I don't have to risk it. Now my Adams products, I use their special cleaner for that.

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