Am I washing my microfiber towels wrong way?

[pheerix]

Guess I need a new washer/dryer. Or just buy new towels because who doesn't love new towels.

[Scottie Brown]

I wonder also if it being winter is affecting how fast they dry and thus is leaving them a bit stiff. When I air dry laundry near a radiator or in the summer it is much fluffier and dries faster. In the winter if it dries slower it is a bit hard and "crusty". You might want look into getting a heated drying rack cheaper online or at IKEA. Just a thought. In Europe I couldn't get a dryer because it was too expensive to use and the heated drying rack worked wonders.

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[Boudin]

Just an idea, if it is because of the hard water, try adding an ounce of ONR or Uber Rinseless. I know it's been mentioned that they act as water softeners.

I recently switched to Poorboys Typhoon microfiber detergent and like the results over the Blackfire detergent I was using previously. They come out softer.

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[xirurg]

What about those? would they damage the MF?

https://www.amazon.com/Rain-Drops-Wa...water+softener

[Hammer77]

I have always used All Free and Clear. As Boudin mentioned I also recently switched to Poorboys Typhoon MF detergent, in my humble opinion there is a difference, and will continue to use the PB product. And as far as lint in the trap, I have never seen much, mostly nothing at all.

[barryjowens]

I have always used Wolfgang microfiber cleaner and rejuvenator and they have always come out great. I also dry mine in the dryer and have a water softener which could contribute to issue, however you would probably see it with other wash items and shower residue from the hardness of the water.


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[WRAPT C5Z06]

update: yeap, turns out my water is 190ppm, which is pretty bad.

Actually, that's not THAT bad. Mine is in the 400's.

[jake111192]

I use Tide and vinegar. Use the "delicate" setting with extra rinse cycle and then dry on low heat. My towels always come out fluffy and clean.

[Guyb]

update: yeap, turns out my water is 190ppm, which is pretty bad. anything i can do to help?

Wish my water was that good!

[gspam1]

I actually machine dry until slightly damp then air dry the rest of the way.

Me too. My dryer has an Ultra-Low setting and I use that for 20 minutes and then hang to air dry overnight.