JonMN

Kind of a trivial question for you. I am replacing a bunch of old microfiber towels, and wondered if I should wash the new ones before using them. Thoughts?

rkj427

I usually don't, I give them a good shake before use. There is no right or wrong way to do it.

here is a link to microfiber towel care from the Adam's website too.......

http://adamspolishes.com/how-to-wash-microfiber-towels

Snowwolfe

Seems to depend on the brand. I have found some that are not very absorbent until they are washed once.

Scuba Ghost

I have never washed them first.

C5Longhorn

I always wash mine before using them. It helps to get rid of lint and it's a way for me to know for sure they are clean.

Rick

Jim D.

I often don't, but you probably should, as it gives you a chance to rinse out chemicals and lint left behind from manufacturing... and it gives you a chance to inspect them for any stray debris that may have gotten in the fabric.

Next time you buy some, take a couple and put in a clear bowl of water and wring them out and you'll see what I mean about the chemicals.

But it varies a lot on brand and manufacturing variances.

Liquid detergent, warm water, no softener or bleach. Tumble dry medium with the bouncy dryer *****. Lay on a flat clean surface and visually inspect along with a swipe of your hands.

mike100

wafffle weaves and any loop type of thread seems to have a fluffier nap to them after a wash. The long hair 'blue' polishing rags I just use straight out of the box.

LT1xL82

White towels I do not usually wash before first use. Towels with any die are washed sorted by color before use.

zero11

I noticed some towels do have an odor maybe chemical and I agree a first wash will take out some lint.