Microfiber Detergent is it really necessary?

[ObsessiveAutoDetail]

No... it seems to attract him! Actually, he's in my lap right now offering posting suggestions...!

[93fox]

ive used the DP one and didnt like it. im using the chemical guys one and man that thing is strong. it leaves the towels feeling like new. i do 50/50 i use one part MF detergent to detergent soap. ive never had problems this way.

[Jeff120]

I used to think it was a hoax, just another item to buy. The thing I found is that MF cleaner seems to be a clean rinse. What I mean is there doesnt seem to be as much/any detergent residue left over. I have DP and Chemical guys, I prefer the CG one.
I havent compared it to Tide free, just regular laundry soap.

[gatoman39]

No... it seems to attract him! Actually, he's in my lap right now offering posting suggestions...!

As you can tell from my handle. I loves me some kitty!! Best entertainment vs work ratio of any domesticated animal.

[ride5150]

i use oxiclean on my MF towels, works wonders.

[ObsessiveAutoDetail]

i use oxiclean on my MF towels, works wonders.

I was thinking about trying that... how is it at removing wax residue and greasy grimy residue from say, a towel used to clean out a wheel well...?

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

[Rsurfer]

I was thinking about trying that... how is it at removing wax residue and greasy grimy residue from say, a towel used to clean out a wheel well...?

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

Use a cheap Costco towel for wells and then trash it.

[-Longhorn-]

I've used both detergent and MF detergent. And while regular detergent will work, I find that the MF detergent leaves my mf's much softer than regular detergent. Don't think it cleans them any better, probably about even, but leaves them softer. IMO.

Same but I only use it about every 5 washes.

[MI Mike]

I have never used MF detergent. I always use Tide Free and sometimes use vinegar in the rinse. Never failed me, so I see no reason to change. I do plan on trying some though.

I have found that any laundry detergent that is (he or regular) that is 'free/clear' along with the vinegar in the rinse cycle works just as good. I tried the mf detergent and found that in some cases it actually made the towel worse. Then tried the detergent/vinegar solution mention here and all is well.

[gatoman39]

It seems to me that most people think there isn't enough of a difference to justify the cost. Personally, I would rather spend $20 on a new tool or some pads or wax/polish, then laundry.