Microfiber Question ...

hdwizard · 10-13-2007, 11:46 AM

Got a big pile of used microfiber towels left from drying the car. Other than being water soaked, there is nothing visibly wrong with them. My question is, should I wash them and use them again, or should I trash them and buy new ones for the next wash/dry cycle?

Thanks in advance for any advice you old pros can offer ...

**Skip** · 10-13-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hdwizard

Got a big pile of used microfiber towels left from drying the car. Other than being water soaked, there is nothing visibly wrong with them. My question is, should I wash them and use them again, or should I trash them and buy new ones for the next wash/dry cycle?

Thanks in advance for any advice you old pros can offer ...

Wash them and use no fabric softener with them...Skip...

JRinKY · 10-13-2007, 12:17 PM

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Skip : Wash them and use no fabric softener with them...Skip...

Agreed, and I find that it is best if you also was them by themselves. That way they don't pick up lint from other towels, etc.

If you do decide to trash them every time, I'll give you my address and you can send them to me instead. Better for the environment, you know.

Morfious · 10-13-2007, 07:50 PM

I used this stuff that I got from autogeek.net Micro-Restore Microfiber Detergent Concentrate

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"Micro-Restore is superior for treating, cleaning and preparing microfibers because it is a powerful degreaser—a strong detergent—with the absence of bleach or fabric softeners, both of which mean a certain slow death to microfibers. Micro-Restore works to remove every last bit of product that is naturally absorbed by microfibers—cleaning them thoroughly, opening their “pores” which allows them to do their job to the best of their capabilities—and extending their life."

I have used it for a while and my microfiber cloths come out like new. Highly recommended. No need to replace your microfiber eery time, that would be extremely costly as I wash my car at least 1x a week in the summer.

MidniteBlues · 10-13-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Morfious

I used this stuff that I got from autogeek.net Micro-Restore Microfiber Detergent Concentrate

I have used it for a while and my microfiber cloths come out like new. Highly recommended. No need to replace your microfiber eery time, that would be extremely costly as I wash my car at least 1x a week in the summer.

Absolutely, this is what I use also, WORKS GREAT!! These towels are expensive, AND are re-usable. I toss them in the washer, following the instructions for the stuff above, take them out and I hang them all over the place so they can air dry. After they dry?, they are as good as new and ready for round, 2-3-4 or whatever. You will know when they are worn out. Just like your regular bath towels--MB

**Celt03** · 10-13-2007, 11:14 PM

Yeah - fabric softener ruins them.
We had some that got washed by our daughter - she used a detergent that had "downy" in it. yuk.

BUT - if you have microfiber towels that had fabric softener used on them - you can fix them by boiling them for 5 minutes and then rewashing them.
The boiling removes the chemicals from the fabric softener and restores them. It's a pain but well worth the effort.

TulsaSky · 10-14-2007, 12:07 AM

Another tip, when you pull them out of the dryer make sure that no leaves or debris is still stuck in the fibers, just rub your hand and feel for any thing rough. I get leaves stuck in mine and NO they don't wash out completely, have to take a fingernail or flat table knife and pull out the caught debris.

TulsaSky

HiredGun · 10-14-2007, 07:58 AM

I "line dry" mine. Actually just drape them over the washer, dryer, sink and counter in my laundry room. I do not recommend machine drying them. High heat can damage the edge of the fibers. Or so I have heard.

SkyNV · 10-14-2007, 08:12 AM

Where can you get the washer cleaner? WalMart or someplace?

Morfious · 10-14-2007, 08:19 AM

there is a website autogeek.net that has the product for sale. I have not seen it in any local store. They also sell a larger bottle of concentrate as a "refill".

Asucar · 10-14-2007, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyNV

Where can you get the washer cleaner? WalMart or someplace?

As Morfious said, try autogeek.net....there are a lot of microfiber cleaning solutions....but Woolite works just as well....if you want to know if you've got any hidden specks 'o trash that might scratch/mar the paint, try the cd test by running the microfiber over a cd....

JRinKY · 10-14-2007, 10:31 AM

I use Tide he, and machine dry. Its worked fine for the past year.

Rick Tinley Park · 10-14-2007, 12:45 PM

I wash (actually my wife does) - Light detergent - no softner -- double rinse. I got a deal and bought 2 dozen of them for $4.99 each doz. If There is any "dirt" that did not wash out... Relegated to windows - interior washing etc..

hdwizard · 10-14-2007, 02:26 PM

Thanks folks. Will give Woolite a try for now, I know we have that lying around somewhere. Should work until I can locate the other stuff online.

Got a pretty good deal on a couple of dozen of these towels in bundles at Pep Boys, but I still don't want to waste them if I don't have to. Though I do appreciate your kind offer, JR ...

**SKYRCKT** · 10-14-2007, 05:33 PM

I use regular detergent and then dry them in the dryer. They are still discolored but seem to work fine for me.

Bogie · 11-10-2007, 10:39 PM

They ain't hard to wash by hand either. Just use a dishwashing tub, fill with water...add a little detergent. Agitate by hand. Dump out soap water. Do a quick rinse of towel by hand under facet. Fill tub with water. Rinse. Dump. Rinse again.

Sounds like a lot, but it really isn't.

**Skip** · 11-10-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie

They ain't hard to wash by hand either. Just use a dishwashing tub, fill with water...add a little detergent. Agitate by hand. Dump out soap water. Do a quick rinse of towel by hand under facet. Fill tub with water. Rinse. Dump. Rinse again.

Sounds like a lot, but it really isn't.

Hey that is the way I wash my clothes here in the hills of Alabama. But I have a fire going for hot water. The fire smoke also covers the smoke from my still...Skip...

Kustomkaps · 11-13-2007, 08:52 PM

Be careful your that your wife doesn't toss a pair of nylons into the was with the towels- they stick like glue to the micro-fiber...

10-13-2007, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
hdwizard Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 234 My Photos: (0)	Microfiber Question ... Got a big pile of used microfiber towels left from drying the car. Other than being water soaked, there is nothing visibly wrong with them. My question is, should I wash them and use them again, or should I trash them and buy new ones for the next wash/dry cycle? Thanks in advance for any advice you old pros can offer ... __________________ 2008 Red Line "Shadowfax" Factory Triple Black w/Leather 5 speed stick LSD Chrome rims Single disc Monsoon w/XM Aftermarket Stubby antenna, window tint, dual horn, Windrestrictor V2

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Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,514 My Photos: (6)	Yeah - fabric softener ruins them. We had some that got washed by our daughter - she used a detergent that had "downy" in it. yuk. BUT - if you have microfiber towels that had fabric softener used on them - you can fix them by boiling them for 5 minutes and then rewashing them. The boiling removes the chemicals from the fabric softener and restores them. It's a pain but well worth the effort. __________________ "Saffyre" 2008 Midnight Blue RL/Black/Black Leather / 5-spd w/Spoiler Magnaflow 3" Quad tip / Chrome Wheels / On Star / 6 CD XM Monsoon / Splash Guards / GT Antenna / WindRestrictor V2 www.imsaturn.com/profile/Celt

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TulsaSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skiatook, OK Posts: 976 My Photos: (2)	Get the sticks out! Another tip, when you pull them out of the dryer make sure that no leaves or debris is still stuck in the fibers, just rub your hand and feel for any thing rough. I get leaves stuck in mine and NO they don't wash out completely, have to take a fingernail or flat table knife and pull out the caught debris. TulsaSky __________________ 06 Daytona Sunset Orange Corvette Coupe 06 White Impala FlexFuel LS2-Daily Driver 00 White Silverado Pickup-Daily Driver 64 Sapphire Blue Sunbeam Alpine – restored 07 Midnight Blue Red Line Sky Born 10/9-13 Delivered 11/14/2006

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HiredGun First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 203 My Photos: (0)	I "line dry" mine. Actually just drape them over the washer, dryer, sink and counter in my laundry room. I do not recommend machine drying them. High heat can damage the edge of the fibers. Or so I have heard. __________________ Hired Gun "Of all the boats I have loved, the Sky is my mistress." Toledo, Ohio The Sky is my 4th Saturn and 2nd Redline.

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Morfious Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 281 My Photos: (0)	there is a website autogeek.net that has the product for sale. I have not seen it in any local store. They also sell a larger bottle of concentrate as a "refill". __________________ Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K My Stereo Install--> Ultimate Pioneer Avic D3 Install Thread Mods: Solo-Performance Street Race exhaust Debadged rear lettering JPM interior & shifter O.Z. Ultraleggera Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tires

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Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,816 My Photos: (11)	I wash (actually my wife does) - Light detergent - no softner -- double rinse. I got a deal and bought 2 dozen of them for $4.99 each doz. If There is any "dirt" that did not wash out... Relegated to windows - interior washing etc.. __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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hdwizard Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 234 My Photos: (0)	Thanks folks. Will give Woolite a try for now, I know we have that lying around somewhere. Should work until I can locate the other stuff online. Got a pretty good deal on a couple of dozen of these towels in bundles at Pep Boys, but I still don't want to waste them if I don't have to. Though I do appreciate your kind offer, JR ... __________________ 2008 Red Line "Shadowfax" Factory Triple Black w/Leather 5 speed stick LSD Chrome rims Single disc Monsoon w/XM Aftermarket Stubby antenna, window tint, dual horn, Windrestrictor V2

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Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,280 My Photos: (0)	They ain't hard to wash by hand either. Just use a dishwashing tub, fill with water...add a little detergent. Agitate by hand. Dump out soap water. Do a quick rinse of towel by hand under facet. Fill tub with water. Rinse. Dump. Rinse again. Sounds like a lot, but it really isn't. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

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