Microfiber Cleaning

[kirkatizer]

What's the best way to clean microfiber towels like new?

[Vegas Transplant]

I just have to say it :cool:

You can't turn a pickle back into a cucumber...lol

Microfiber Care Guide, Clean Cobra Microfiber Towels, Applicators & Tools with Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator Microfiber Detergent. Clean & dry microfiber (http://www.autogeek.net/mi101.html)

[ihaveacamaro]

VT, on that link they have that green MF applicator. I have the same and they looked the same. I used BF MF wash ~ 3 to 4 oz and it did not come out clean, not even close :(

Any recommendations?

[billmac]

No Bleach or Fabric Softener. Wash with like towels only

[_M_]

Many swear by boiling in vinegar (2oz. to a pot), then washing as normal. I haven't tried it yet, but will soon.

I also find it beneficial to always do a second rinse cycle. Seems to help. Oxyclean works well too. Just throw a scoop into the wash in addition to detergent.

[cartman57]

Use some for wheelwells and other areas that won't get original clean, they'll get clean using the above mentioned process. I've used xmt pad cleaner then washed with dawn and hot water prior to the wash machine, remember no fabric softner.

[kirkatizer]

OK thanks for the tips got to try some of these tactics.

[RMM]

No Bleach or Fabric Softener.
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:whs: This is fundamental: softeners destroy the MFs unique ability to wipe without damage to the surfaces.
Wash with hot water (above 60º C - 140 F), use a basic powder detergent.

[Bigbull2984]

VT, on that link they have that green MF applicator. I have the same and they looked the same. I used BF MF wash ~ 3 to 4 oz and it did not come out clean, not even close :(

Any recommendations?

Whats the product and what was the towel used for? I have tested 4 or so MF washes and BF and CG never failed.

IF its tough stain use a APC first.

Here is my review of BF wash, no apc was used.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/54301-bf-microfiber-wash.html

[_M_]

Whats the product and what was the towel used for? I have tested 4 or so MF washes and BF and CG never failed.

IF its tough stain use a APC first.

Here is my review of BF wash, no apc was used.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/54301-bf-microfiber-wash.html

Is BF safe to use in a HE washing machine. It's the only one that doesn't say it in the description..

[baknforth101]

we just wash our in the clothes washer with cheap detergent (like not $15 Tide) and used the liquid softener just like you would your clothes. then dry them in the clothes dryer with a couple dryer softening sheets. they come out extremely clean, pretty much like new (some of them exactly as new, as long as you havent used them with dressing or grease or tar etc... never had any problem with them scratching or streaking at all. and some of mine have been washed hundreds of times cause we wash them nearly everyday.

[Bigbull2984]

Is BF safe to use in a HE washing machine. It's the only one that doesn't say it in the description..

Yes it is. It is low foaming, unless you use alot. You can always throw in a extra rinse cycle:xyxthumbs:

[Bigbull2984]

we just wash our in the clothes washer with cheap detergent (like not $15 Tide) and used the liquid softener just like you would your clothes. then dry them in the clothes dryer with a couple dryer softening sheets. they come out extremely clean, pretty much like new (some of them exactly as new, as long as you havent used them with dressing or grease or tar etc... never had any problem with them scratching or streaking at all. and some of mine have been washed hundreds of times cause we wash them nearly everyday.

Wait what.....:confused:

Do they still absorb water?

[_M_]

Yes it is. It is low foaming, unless you use alot. You can always throw in a extra rinse cycle:xyxthumbs:

Great. Thanks

[t5er]

For very soiled MF towels I will hand wash in the sink with a little detergent. I think this step is crucial to to both preclean and to avoid cross contamination when I throw it in the machine.

After that they go in the machine with only MF towels and some MF cleaner (i've used Griots and CG and they both work fine)