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Old 03-24-2011, 03:09 PM   #1
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Problems Washing Microfibers

Hello,

I have had a problem lately ruining perfectly good microfibers in the washing machine. I am using cold water and washing with only microfibers using unscented/uncolored detergent but they come out matted and looking nappy.

I am line drying them.

Any idea of what could be the issue?
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Old 03-24-2011, 03:33 PM   #2
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Re: Problems Washing Microfibers

Try machine drying at low temp.
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Re: Problems Washing Microfibers

Try machine drying, I machine dry all my MF on low and have no issues.
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Re: Problems Washing Microfibers

I machine dry mine. No dryer sheets or fabric softeners though..
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Re: Problems Washing Microfibers

Machine dry. Have for years. They will come out fluffy. I wash mine in DP MF cleaner.
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Re: Problems Washing Microfibers

As those have said, machine dry. Also use those dryer balls. Works great!
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Re: Problems Washing Microfibers

I wash mine in All free and clear.....dry in the dryer on low...no fab softner or dryer sheets works great for me.
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+25 for using the dryer. That will give them the fluff you are looking for.
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Old 01-03-2012, 10:47 PM   #9
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Maybe its the detergent, I've always been told to use liquid detergent only. Worth a shot.
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maybe re-rinse the towel after your final washing stage.
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