Proper way to wash MF towels?

[mcpp66]

Wash and rinse in hot water. I tumble dry till they are damp and then hang them. If you let them dry all the way in the dryer it causes static electricity.

AG's How-To page says no bleach, no fabric softener, and no heat.

Microfiber Care Guide, Clean Cobra Microfiber Towels, Applicators & Tools with Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator Microfiber Detergent. Clean & dry microfiber

I wash my towels with cold water and let them air dry. Am I doing it the wrong way now?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I wash my towels with cold water and let them air dry. Am I doing it the wrong way now?

That's how I do it too. That's why I started this thread.

[mcpp66]

That's how I do it too. That's why I started this thread.

Makes sense to me. This site specifically says no heat.

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

AG's How-To page says no bleach, no fabric softener, and no heat.

Microfiber Care Guide, Clean Cobra Microfiber Towels, Applicators & Tools with Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator Microfiber Detergent. Clean & dry microfiber

I wash my towels with cold water and let them air dry. Am I doing it the wrong way now?

Well cold water isn't going to break down wax or polish. The hot water helps rejuvenate the fibers. If hot water didn't help then why do people boil there towels when they start to lint or do not absorb water as well when knew. After boiling them they are softer and go back to working as they used to.

So to answer you question I would say hot water wash and rince would be the correct way to go. Also I would add this, I have never had a linting problem with my towels either.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

If hot water didn't help then why do people boil there towels when they start to lint or do not absorb water as well when knew. After boiling them they are softer and go back to working as they used to.

Literally boiling water?

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

Literally boiling water?

yes, but you have to watch it carefully because the towels absorb water and next thing you know you have a fire. There was one person on Topia that that happened to. He didn't watch them boil and next thing he knew his kitchen was on fire.

[Fly bye]

the towels absorb water and next thing you know you have a fire. He didn't watch them boil and next thing he knew his kitchen was on fire.

Thats cause he boiled all of the water out of the pot & the MF's caught on fire



Thats what timers are for

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

Thats cause he boiled all of the water out of the pot & the MF's caught on fire



Thats what timers are for

I know, I couldn't believe he left them alone. Very hard lesson to learn.

[Bunky]

There is really no need boil microfiber towels unless you think the agitation while it is boiling is important.

If you want to soak, just heat it to boiling, remove from heat, add towels, and then soak. Yes, the water temp may drop a little (drop below 212 F) but probably not enough to make an difference.

I have seen hot water affect some microfiber: lose shape and shrink, fade, etc. I think it is more effective to soak them in some all purpose cleaner (like Optimum Power Clean) rather than just rely on heat to release polish/wax from the fibers.

[BobbyG]

I like to wait until I have at least 5-6 soiled MF's, then soak em in a bucket with hot water (180 degree's), a little bit of dawn and a little bit of laundry (Free) detergent or a little bit of Micro Restore over night, then spray em in the sink with a pressure sprayer (kitchen grade) which gets the MF's pretty clean.

Then I just throw em in the dryer on regular heat until dry. If it's a hot day, I'll hand wash 2-3 towels, then just hang em on the roll hoops and they dry rather quickly.

Some peeps whom run business' use washing machines dedicated for detailing cloths only. I only do my own stuff, and occasionally a friends car, so I only have about 5-6 soiled towels at a time (depending upon what I am working on), which is why I just soak em overnight, and just wash em by hand.

Btw, this makes "Proper Way To Wash MF Towels" thread #..........

This is how I wash them as well. Lots of hot water and dawn in the bucket and I swish them around occasionally. I do switch out the initial dirty water for a new batch and it does get more out and makes it cleaner. A hot water rinse then on the line outside to dry.