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Re Using Micro Fiber Towels
Seems the rule is use "Many" microfibers towels when cleaning now a days. How many times do you wash your micro fiber towels before you toss them ?
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I have dedicated towels for each application, like most here on AGO. I only do my own, and a couple family and friends every now and then. I wash towels weekly as they are used with Poorboys Typhoon MF detergent. Before I was using All Free and Clear, I might be crazy but I can feel a difference with Poorboys. Almost 2 years on my towel collection and they still feel and work great
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I have some towels dating back to at least ten years that I still use today if that says anything. Some of them have been washed more than a hundred times and are still perfectly fine. I don't make it a habit to throw out towels until I've pretty much destroyed them. Once they start feeling rough, I demote them to dirty work like scrubbing tires or wheel wells.
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Re: Re Using Micro Fiber Towels
Originally Posted by Legumes
I have some towels dating back to at least ten years that I still use today if that says anything. Some of them have been washed more than a hundred times and are still perfectly fine. I don't make it a habit to throw out towels until I've pretty much destroyed them. Once they start feeling rough, I demote them to dirty work like scrubbing tires or wheel wells.
WOW. Know I dont feel bad re washing them. same here they come out nice and soft. why not re use
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I have some towels that get washed a couple times a month, dryer towels mostly. The waffles seem to hold up just fine, as do all my other towels. The only issues I have had washing them is stains, though the feel of the towels and functions don't seemed hindered for this. We have towels at the shop, DI Ultra Plush towels to be exact, that are 2-3 years old and have probably been washed a hundred times. They are still good and only slightly less plush compared to new ones. I have found that with microfiber you typically get what you pay for. It hurts buying 20 towels at $5.99 each, but if I am still using the same 20 towels two years from now I can't complain.
I wash my towels as follows.
1) soak in bucket with 1-2oz, of microfiber detergent for about 30 minutes. Warm water. This helps release dirt and chemicals from the towels.
2) wash on delicate/knit cycle with warm water.
3) air dry, always. When I started air drying the feel of my towels after a wash improved significantly.
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Re: Re Using Micro Fiber Towels
Originally Posted by Legumes
I have some towels dating back to at least ten years that I still use today if that says anything. Some of them have been washed more than a hundred times and are still perfectly fine. I don't make it a habit to throw out towels until I've pretty much destroyed them. Once they start feeling rough, I demote them to dirty work like scrubbing tires or wheel wells.
I follow this protocol to the T also. For what good towels cost, idk how people could not reuse them? Lol. Not to mention they should be washed out of the box anyways for lint reasons and to make sure they are clean to use. So it's getting washed once before ever being used.
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Re: Re Using Micro Fiber Towels
Originally Posted by PouncingPanzer
I have some towels that get washed a couple times a month, dryer towels mostly. The waffles seem to hold up just fine, as do all my other towels. The only issues I have had washing them is stains, though the feel of the towels and functions don't seemed hindered for this. We have towels at the shop, DI Ultra Plush towels to be exact, that are 2-3 years old and have probably been washed a hundred times. They are still good and only slightly less plush compared to new ones. I have found that with microfiber you typically get what you pay for. It hurts buying 20 towels at $5.99 each, but if I am still using the same 20 towels two years from now I can't complain.
I wash my towels as follows.
1) soak in bucket with 1-2oz, of microfiber detergent for about 30 minutes. Warm water. This helps release dirt and chemicals from the towels.
2) wash on delicate/knit cycle with warm water.
3) air dry, always. When I started air drying the feel of my towels after a wash improved significantly.
Good info. thanks
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You'll figure this out as you go along. The microfiber towels on this site are pricey but they are worth it. Especially for the exterior. I use the lavender ones plus a couple of real thick ones for spray waxes and detailers.
For the tires and wheels, I use the ones that are really old or badly soiled or the cheapies from WalMart. I use the cheapies for the interior, too.
But stick to AutoGeek microfiber for exterior. If you go to that page, they have a chart that breaks down microfiber by weight, knap, etc.
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Originally Posted by tampatopless
But stick to AutoGeek microfiber for exterior. If you go to that page, they have a chart that breaks down microfiber by weight, knap, etc.
That chart is nice, other sites should follow suit, but there are quality distributors that sell great microfibers that aren't as pricey. I dare not name them though...lol
Shop around, read reviews.
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Re: Re Using Micro Fiber Towels
I usually go through mine once a year and toss ones that seem in bad shape. But it's usually not a lot. I wash them separately with microfiber detergent and vinegar to keep the fuzz at bay.
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