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microfiber towels
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Sams Club microfiber towels work great + they are very inexpensive !!! Just a suggestion, might want to check them out.
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Rejuvenate Your MicroFiber Towels
Another little tip to keep those Microfiber towels alive. After cleaning them Boil them in Water for 10 to 20 minutes. This will make the towels like new.
Another little tip to keep those Microfiber towels alive. After cleaning them Boil them in Water for 10 to 20 minutes. This will make the towels like new.
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I would never use hot water to wash your towels. It is the same as washing cotton in hot water as it will shrink the fabric, only so much more with microfiber. This is what I've been told by those who make the stuff.
If you want a good wash, use the microfiber wash from Sonus that you can get at Autotopia.com. Wash on cold or warm and either air dry or dry on warm or cool.
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I found this on www.autopia.org:
MAINTAINING MICROFIBER
I've read a lot of tips on how to clean and care for microfiber. It's really very simple.
The best general purpose cleaner is a liquid detergent. It's better to use too little than too much. Liquid is recommended over powder because some powders do not completely dissolve and the granules will lodge in the toweling.
Wash in cold water only. Warm water can be tolerated, but hot water cannot. Polyester and polyamide both shrink in hot water. If you wash in hot water the fibers will shrink and the towel will not perform as intended.
Do not use fabric softeners of any kind. The softener will become lodged in the microfiber reducing its ability to absorb water, clean and pick up dirt. In short, you'll have a soft towel that's useless.
Do not dry above medium heat. Treat microfiber towels the same as you would your delicate clothing. Drying with high heat is worse that washing in hot water.
Just recently, a cleaning solution was developed specifically for cleaning microfiber towels. I tested a product called Micro-Restore Detergent that claims to effectively remove dirt without using the bleaches and softeners commonly found in laundry detergents. After cleaning several loads of dirty towels, I made the switch. My towels now seem to last longer and don't get matted down.
MAINTAINING MICROFIBER
I've read a lot of tips on how to clean and care for microfiber. It's really very simple.
The best general purpose cleaner is a liquid detergent. It's better to use too little than too much. Liquid is recommended over powder because some powders do not completely dissolve and the granules will lodge in the toweling.
Wash in cold water only. Warm water can be tolerated, but hot water cannot. Polyester and polyamide both shrink in hot water. If you wash in hot water the fibers will shrink and the towel will not perform as intended.
Do not use fabric softeners of any kind. The softener will become lodged in the microfiber reducing its ability to absorb water, clean and pick up dirt. In short, you'll have a soft towel that's useless.
Do not dry above medium heat. Treat microfiber towels the same as you would your delicate clothing. Drying with high heat is worse that washing in hot water.
Just recently, a cleaning solution was developed specifically for cleaning microfiber towels. I tested a product called Micro-Restore Detergent that claims to effectively remove dirt without using the bleaches and softeners commonly found in laundry detergents. After cleaning several loads of dirty towels, I made the switch. My towels now seem to last longer and don't get matted down.
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op:I've been washing my MF towels in hot or warm water without any adverse effects. I also use Micro-restore. Then again, I sell the stuff, so I am a bit biased.
If using a normal laundry detergent, be sure to look for one that is free of bleach or fabric softeners. Usually, the "Free" versions are this way. I think Sears has a good "Free of extras" detergent around.
I put mie in the dryer on low heat and dry until just slightly damp. Drying too long leads to a staic build-up. If this is transferred to the car, dust attraction could result.
If using a normal laundry detergent, be sure to look for one that is free of bleach or fabric softeners. Usually, the "Free" versions are this way. I think Sears has a good "Free of extras" detergent around.
I put mie in the dryer on low heat and dry until just slightly damp. Drying too long leads to a staic build-up. If this is transferred to the car, dust attraction could result.
I wash mine in warm water with Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator. They come out looking great all the time...although I'm not too high on Micro Rejuvenator's cleaning ability. I air dry them afterwards.
Scott P said:I've been washing my MF towels in hot or warm water without any adverse effects. I also use Micro-restore. Then again, I sell the stuff, so I am a bit biased.
If using a normal laundry detergent, be sure to look for one that is free of bleach or fabric softeners. Usually, the "Free" versions are this way. I think Sears has a good "Free of extras" detergent around.
I put mie in the dryer on low heat and dry until just slightly damp. Drying too long leads to a staic build-up. If this is transferred to the car, dust attraction could result.
I thought you wanted the static build up on the towels because it aids in its cleaning ability. I use Sonus Wunder Wasche and it works great. My towels stay far plusher and softer than before, but I make sure I was them in cold water and air dry. That's just me though.
How are you guys getting the wax and polish out of your towels if you only wash them in cold water? I rinse mine out in hot water by hand first then wash on gentle warm/cold cycle, I use just enough Tide Free liquid soap to wash them, add white vinegar during the rinse cycle and then tumble dry them on low. thanks 2881
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TrueBlueGT said:
The Sonus Wunder Wasche that I use works fine every time, no problems.
Is it ok to hand wash MF towels with dish soap. Like Dawn?
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