Microfiber cleaning.
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Microfiber cleaning.
I've tried micro-restore and DP.
Hand and machine wash.
Usually 1 wash will get most "light" waxes out. 2 washes for heavier waxes. But neither get them clean if they are actually dirty with dirt.
I've got a few I use for washing the DD and the wife's truck that are filthy and have been soaked in DP, washed in micro-restore, soaked in micro-restore, washed in dp... and they are still filthy.
Hot water... cold water... no agitation, heavy agitation...
Hand and machine wash.
Usually 1 wash will get most "light" waxes out. 2 washes for heavier waxes. But neither get them clean if they are actually dirty with dirt.
I've got a few I use for washing the DD and the wife's truck that are filthy and have been soaked in DP, washed in micro-restore, soaked in micro-restore, washed in dp... and they are still filthy.
Hot water... cold water... no agitation, heavy agitation...
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I soak my very dirty towels in DP Pad Rejunivator for an hour and quick rinse.
For all towels I then:
Wash with a dedicated MF Towel Cleaner
Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle
Dry with dryer ***** as possible, no fabric softner. (remember to remove lint from trap before and after) -- never mix with standard laundry or bath towels
For all towels I then:
Wash with a dedicated MF Towel Cleaner
Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle
Dry with dryer ***** as possible, no fabric softner. (remember to remove lint from trap before and after) -- never mix with standard laundry or bath towels
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Sounds like they are candidates for wheel and exhaust work now. Once they get those heavy stains, they are difficult to get out. I like micro-restore and have had great luck by soaking soiled MF's in that before washing but the heavily stained towels are difficult to get clean and are relegated to the dirty work on the car.
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Sometimes stains happen. If I know the towels have been properly laundered, I usually don't worry too much about it. Just a good inspection before use.
My preferred method of cleaning is also Micro Restore, hot water, white vinegar, and two rinse cycles. Air dry until damp and fold.
My preferred method of cleaning is also Micro Restore, hot water, white vinegar, and two rinse cycles. Air dry until damp and fold.
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I soak my very dirty towels in DP Pad Renovator for an hour and quick rinse.
For all towels I then:
Wash with a dedicated MF Towel Cleaner
Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle
Dry with dryer ***** as possible, no fabric softener. (remember to remove lint from trap before and after) -- never mix with standard laundry or bath towels
For all towels I then:
Wash with a dedicated MF Towel Cleaner
Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle
Dry with dryer ***** as possible, no fabric softener. (remember to remove lint from trap before and after) -- never mix with standard laundry or bath towels
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Do you soak immediately after use or allow to sit a couple days before soaking in Rejuvinator ??? I do mine right away.
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thats what I (not triple rinsing)... not all stains are removed but towels come out clean and soft and fluffy. I do buy/test alot of towels so when I feel some are getting worn in they move to doorjambs. Often about a year or so.
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When is the next BOGO on micro fiber towels.
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The very nature of a micro fibre and their materials of construction make them prone to staining.
A Microfiber towel is made from polyester nylon (a scrubbing fibre) and /polyamide (an absorbing fibre), these microscopic loops, which form a network of tiny hooks, scrubbing away dirt and grime while trapping it within the weave, the reason polyester appears to absorb liquids is the many thousands of micro fibres that collectively encapsulate liquids. Water, being hydrophilic also adheres to micro fibre.
A Microfiber towel is made from polyester nylon (a scrubbing fibre) and /polyamide (an absorbing fibre), these microscopic loops, which form a network of tiny hooks, scrubbing away dirt and grime while trapping it within the weave, the reason polyester appears to absorb liquids is the many thousands of micro fibres that collectively encapsulate liquids. Water, being hydrophilic also adheres to micro fibre.
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They do turn out soft and fluffy but with the stains still on them. I have decided not to get white towelsany more just because of the lingering stains. I triple rinse to make sure all of the cleaner and soap is out of them. I guess I will just keep on doing what i"m doing and get replacements when needed. Thanks as always for the advise.
When is the next BOGO on micro fiber towels.
When is the next BOGO on micro fiber towels.
Me too, I meant to get some more indigo towels. I love the indigo towels.
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So wash the mf towels in hot water? I usually do cold water with air & hammer detergent . The detergent is the one with no smell, color or anything else. Air dry. I'll start doing the dp rejuvenate with hot water and rinse twice......putting half cup of regular white vinegar..right? Anything I should know about the vinegar? Brand or anything?
Oh...I was about to buy some more mf from ya but, sounds like I should wait. I have the older blue big fluffy ones. Will replace with several lavender and a few green drying ones.
Oh...I was about to buy some more mf from ya but, sounds like I should wait. I have the older blue big fluffy ones. Will replace with several lavender and a few green drying ones.
Last edited by Bonefishmak; Oct 11, 2010 at 03:00 PM.
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OK listed below is what i do to get my M/F towels clean.
Pre treat all the towels with Spray and Wash
Add Costco detergent
DP microfiber cleaner
Micro-restore
1 Tide stain release in wash booster. These new tide stain release tablets are great !!!!
Wash all the towels in hot water heavy duty cycle
Dry on medium heat with the dryer *****.
My towels look awesome.
Good luck !!!
Pre treat all the towels with Spray and Wash
Add Costco detergent
DP microfiber cleaner
Micro-restore
1 Tide stain release in wash booster. These new tide stain release tablets are great !!!!
Wash all the towels in hot water heavy duty cycle
Dry on medium heat with the dryer *****.
My towels look awesome.
Good luck !!!
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So wash the mf towels in hot water? I usually do cold water with air & hammer detergent . The detergent is the one with no smell, color or anything else. Air dry. I'll start doing the dp rejuvenate with hot water and rinse twice......putting half cup of regular white vinegar..right? Anything I should know about the vinegar? Brand or anything?
Oh...I was about to buy some more mf from ya but, sounds like I should wait. I have the older blue big fluffy ones. Will replace with several lavender and a few green drying ones.
Oh...I was about to buy some more mf from ya but, sounds like I should wait. I have the older blue big fluffy ones. Will replace with several lavender and a few green drying ones.
I then transfer the towels into the wash with a MF specific soap like DP Microfiber soap. I use 1/2-1 cup of white vinegar (brand doesnt matter I buy the gallon version cheap at store). After rinse you can re-rinse as desired and then transfer to dryer. I use the blue dryer ***** which seems to help with static and tumble dry on low heat. Once dried I store in containers, ziplocks, or outside dirt and contaminents till next use.
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you can use hot water, I have not seen a difference. The DP Pad Rejuvinator is mixed in a bucket and typically designed for pads but works really well at presoaking MF towels and releasing waxes and polishes.
I then transfer the towels into the wash with a MF specific soap like DP Microfiber soap. I use 1/2-1 cup of white vinegar (brand doesn't matter I buy the gallon version cheap at store). After rinse you can re-rinse as desired and then transfer to dryer. I use the blue dryer ***** which seems to help with static and tumble dry on low heat. Once dried I store in containers, zip-locks, or outside dirt and contaminants till next use.
I then transfer the towels into the wash with a MF specific soap like DP Microfiber soap. I use 1/2-1 cup of white vinegar (brand doesn't matter I buy the gallon version cheap at store). After rinse you can re-rinse as desired and then transfer to dryer. I use the blue dryer ***** which seems to help with static and tumble dry on low heat. Once dried I store in containers, zip-locks, or outside dirt and contaminants till next use.
