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    Washing microfiber towels

    Is it necessary to buy those products that cleans them or can I just use regular laundry detergent?

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    Re: Washing microfiber towels

    +1 Subscribed, Actually I Want to know this too...

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    Re: Washing microfiber towels

    For what i know it is BEST to use the products or just plain water as the laundry detergent has chemicals which will make the microfiber rough and it will not absorb fluids. If the towel is too dirty its best to dispose of it and get new towels..

    I do know for a fact that you should never use a fabric softener when drying in the dryer.
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    Re: Washing microfiber towels

    I use woolite or Micro-Restore Microfiber Detergent.

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    Re: Washing microfiber towels

    Regular detergent will not bring the towels back to "new" each time as the MF cleaner does. Most detergents will ruin a microfiber towel, Best to stick with a dedicated MF cleaner since MF towels are an investment. Protect your investment. My .02

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    Re: Washing microfiber towels

    [QUOTE= If the towel is too dirty its best to dispose of it and get new towels..[/QUOTE]


    You throw them away? If your buying MFs on AG I'll give you my address and you can send them to me
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    Re: Washing microfiber towels

    To answer your question yes it is worth it.

    I too was hesitant and used all clear and APC to wash my towels up until last spring.
    When I switched to a dedicated Microfiber wash I noticed my towels are softer, absorbent as day 1, and towels are alot cleaner.

    I think I have tried all the MF cleaners on the market and have to give it to Blackfire for making the best MF cleaner. OP give it a try, its on BOGO and you can save the Tide to wash cloth .
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    Re: Washing microfiber towels

    Quote Originally Posted by runrun411 View Post
    You throw them away? If your buying MFs on AG I'll give you my address and you can send them to me
    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.

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    Re: Washing microfiber towels

    Quote Originally Posted by Bigbull2984 View Post
    To answer your question yes it is worth it.

    I too was hesitant and used all clear and APC to wash my towels up until last spring.
    When I switched to a dedicated Microfiber wash I noticed my towels are softer, absorbent as day 1, and towels are alot cleaner.

    I think I have tried all the MF cleaners on the market and have to give it to Blackfire for making the best MF cleaner. OP give it a try, its on BOGO and you can save the Tide to wash cloth .
    I also have had excellent results with Blackfire.

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    Re: Washing microfiber towels

    Quote Originally Posted by T3 AutoDetails View Post
    Regular detergent will not bring the towels back to "new" each time as the MF cleaner does. Most detergents will ruin a microfiber towel, Best to stick with a dedicated MF cleaner since MF towels are an investment. Protect your investment. My .02
    Plus a dedicated microfiber wash will generally rinse cleaner, reducing the chance of leftover residue.

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