How do you wash your microfiber cloths?

KirkH · 08-21-2016, 10:17 PM

I use Tide Free & Gentle with a cup full of Arm & Hammer washing powder laundry booster. It seems to remove even the toughest stuff like sealers and waxes. i have never tried the microfiber specific detergent. Has anyone tried it?

Do you separate your cloths to wash?

Do you have a color code for towels?

Glen e · 08-21-2016, 10:21 PM

I don't overthink it....wash on hot with tide detergent, dry in dryer, med heat, no dryer sheet. I've had the same 50 or so mf's for 5 years.

motorhead · 08-21-2016, 10:28 PM

I wash all of my car care stuff separate on medium water temp with detergent only. No fabric softener.

I then air dry them on a drying rack.

SSport16 · 08-21-2016, 10:48 PM

Hot water with Tide, put in dryer with no dryer sheet, works great.

M12LRV · 08-22-2016, 03:02 AM

bdougwrx · 08-22-2016, 06:13 AM

Wash hot cold rinse with Purex free and clear and Griot's Garage Micro Fiber cleaner. I add 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse because it's a natural fabric softener and then dry on low.

Adam's Polishes · 08-22-2016, 02:23 PM

Here is some good info!

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/279...ofiber-towels/

Top~Dog · 12-10-2016, 10:20 PM

I use Chemical Guys microfiber wash and in my opinion...best towels on the market...Microfiber Madness!

Glen e · 12-10-2016, 10:23 PM

Bought a few of the specialized soaps over the years, finally just settled for Tide on hot, and dry them in the dryer, always Goodnuf for me.

Joe M 2012 2SS · 12-11-2016, 08:29 AM

I've tried a lot of different soaps, many of the store bought Free & Clear soaps, and several of the microfiber specific soaps.

The only thing I've found the microfiber specific soaps to do a better job of, is for removal of waxes/sealants on towels used for those specific applications.

For everything else, Purex Free & Clear. I tried the Tide, All, Arm & Hammer, Clorox Green Works, and a couple others I can't recall. The Purex works as good as all of them, and actually better then some others. The best part is it only costs $4 for a bottle that does 50 full loads!

Another thing you can do every 10 washes or so is add a little distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycle, about a tablespoon for a full load, which will soften your towels without harming them like traditional fabric softeners will.

Don't wash wheel towels with anything else, you don't want brake dust in your other towels.

For drying them, I run them maybe 10-15 minutes on low heat, for plush towels. For thinner towels the air fluff cycle. Then allow them to air dry. Drying your towels completely in the dryer, even on low heat settings, over time will damage them.

Here is a pic of a waffle weave towel used to clean doorjambs, and after washing in Purex. From a cost standpoint, it's the best value for quality I've found.

2006Moy · 12-11-2016, 08:33 AM

Whatever is in the house we wash the clothes with. Warm water, dry on low heat cycle.

CAM-FIFTY · 12-11-2016, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

I don't overthink it....wash on hot with tide detergent, dry in dryer, med heat, no dryer sheet. I've had the same 50 or so mf's for 5 years.

I have followed Glen's advice from his pdfs and MF's come out clean every time with no grime. No need to overthink

Joe M 2012 2SS · 12-11-2016, 09:35 AM

Another thing that's just as important is how you store your towels, you don't want them laying around collecting dust or dirt. Pick up containers like these at Wal-Mart or one of the other chain stores.

Be sure your towels are completely dry before putting them inside, as you don't want mold to form.

This way, your towels stay dust/dirt free until your ready to use them. You can also get smaller containers for a towel you keep in your car.

No sense to clean a towel, then allow it to get dirty/dusty, then use it on your paint! Work clean!

SSport16 · 12-11-2016, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe M 2012 2SS

Another thing that's just as important is how you store your towels, you don't want them laying around collecting dust or dirt. Pick up containers like these at Wal-Mart or one of the other chain stores.

Be sure your towels are completely dry before putting them inside, as you don't want mold to form.

This way, your towels stay dust/dirt free until your ready to use them. You can also get smaller containers for a towel you keep in your car.

No sense to clean a towel, then allow it to get dirty/dusty, then use it on your paint! Work clean!

This is what I do, have a few small Rubbermaid containers to store my clean towels in, works great!

08-21-2016, 10:17 PM	#1
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08-21-2016, 10:21 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I don't overthink it....wash on hot with tide detergent, dry in dryer, med heat, no dryer sheet. I've had the same 50 or so mf's for 5 years. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

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12-10-2016, 10:20 PM	#8
Top~Dog Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Harker Heights TX Posts: 213 View My Garage	I use Chemical Guys microfiber wash and in my opinion...best towels on the market...Microfiber Madness! Attached Images __________________

12-10-2016, 10:23 PM	#9
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Bought a few of the specialized soaps over the years, finally just settled for Tide on hot, and dry them in the dryer, always Goodnuf for me. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-21-2016, 10:28 PM	#3
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I wash all of my car care stuff separate on medium water temp with detergent only. No fabric softener. I then air dry them on a drying rack.

08-22-2016, 06:13 AM	#6
bdougwrx Drives: 16 Hyper Blue RS V6 A8, 09 Civic EX Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 109	Wash hot cold rinse with Purex free and clear and Griot's Garage Micro Fiber cleaner. I add 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse because it's a natural fabric softener and then dry on low.

08-22-2016, 02:23 PM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Here is some good info! http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/279...ofiber-towels/

12-11-2016, 08:29 AM	#10
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	I've tried a lot of different soaps, many of the store bought Free & Clear soaps, and several of the microfiber specific soaps. The only thing I've found the microfiber specific soaps to do a better job of, is for removal of waxes/sealants on towels used for those specific applications. For everything else, Purex Free & Clear. I tried the Tide, All, Arm & Hammer, Clorox Green Works, and a couple others I can't recall. The Purex works as good as all of them, and actually better then some others. The best part is it only costs $4 for a bottle that does 50 full loads! Another thing you can do every 10 washes or so is add a little distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycle, about a tablespoon for a full load, which will soften your towels without harming them like traditional fabric softeners will. Don't wash wheel towels with anything else, you don't want brake dust in your other towels. For drying them, I run them maybe 10-15 minutes on low heat, for plush towels. For thinner towels the air fluff cycle. Then allow them to air dry. Drying your towels completely in the dryer, even on low heat settings, over time will damage them. Here is a pic of a waffle weave towel used to clean doorjambs, and after washing in Purex. From a cost standpoint, it's the best value for quality I've found. __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles. Last edited by Joe M 2012 2SS; 12-11-2016 at 08:46 AM.

12-11-2016, 08:33 AM	#11
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12-11-2016, 09:35 AM	#13
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Another thing that's just as important is how you store your towels, you don't want them laying around collecting dust or dirt. Pick up containers like these at Wal-Mart or one of the other chain stores. Be sure your towels are completely dry before putting them inside, as you don't want mold to form. This way, your towels stay dust/dirt free until your ready to use them. You can also get smaller containers for a towel you keep in your car. No sense to clean a towel, then allow it to get dirty/dusty, then use it on your paint! Work clean! Attached Images __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

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