Washing microfiber towels

[DaveT435]

I've used both the CG microfiber wash and recently used the Sonus which I actually liked better. I used to use Tide but the dedicated washes do leave towels softer IMO

[runrun411]

lol no i am not buying them on AG, and no i will not send my dirty towels to you. What i mean is such as after wiping down a dirty engine bay or door jams on a vehicle that has never had it done, i personally prefer to throw those out instead of cleaning/reusing.

Aw shucks. I thought I hit the MF jackpot. LOL
Yeah, when there's no more hope for them I throw them away too. But those MF cleaners are really good. I use Griot's MF cleaner. I also have Micro Restore which everyone seems to love.

[dpscoupe]

Before finding the 'geek I used tide. After some reading I added micro restore to one of my orders. After witnessing the 180 turnaround on my MF, I'll never go back! I even use it on my bath towels now & they are better than new!

[Bunky]

In the end you will likely need to decide for yourself. Some have good success with some regular detergents and you can also pre-soak them in APC as a cleaning booster. I prefer the microfiber specific ones and use Blackfire.

[spence]

I experimented with Tide Free and Clear HF, Groits and Blackfire MF and pad cleaner. I felt that Tide worked just as well as the others on MF and pads. However, yesterday I used Poor Boys Black Hole Glaze on a GG orange pad, water would not clean it, Tide Free and Clear did not clean it, Dawn did not clean it. Put on a small amount of Blackfire and the pad rinsed clear. I did not try the GG, just happy that the pad was good to go.

[RoyalBlUE08]

lol no i am not buying them on AG, and no i will not send my dirty towels to you. What i mean is such as after wiping down a dirty engine bay or door jams on a vehicle that has never had it done, i personally prefer to throw those out instead of cleaning/reusing.

in that case, I goto the local autozone or whatever store and buy a bulk pack of microfiber towels for like 15 bucks that comes with like 25-30 towlels that I use for the engine, door jambs, and interior. these are my throwaways. the ones I purchase for my detailing/buffing get cleaned and ready for another detail session

[spiralout462]

I experimented with Tide Free and Clear HF, Groits and Blackfire MF and pad cleaner. I felt that Tide worked just as well as the others on MF and pads. However, yesterday I used Poor Boys Black Hole Glaze on a GG orange pad, water would not clean it, Tide Free and Clear did not clean it, Dawn did not clean it. Put on a small amount of Blackfire and the pad rinsed clear. I did not try the GG, just happy that the pad was good to go.

On the rare occasion that I use a machine for LSP's I clean the pads with Mineral Spirits, then pad cleaner. I normally apply wax and sealant by hand to avoid that.

[thebamboo23]

I use BF cleaner and restorer. cant complain

[mjones329]

I've used Detailer's Pro Series Microfiber Cleaner and CG Microfiber Wash+. The CG product cleans the wax and sealant residue out of the MF towels. DP product left them repelling water and slightly dirty.