How to revive microfiber drying towels?

[Eldorado2k]

I’ve got a bunch of drying towels that have become next to useless these days unless I use a drying aid/spray wax with them. This is getting more and more frustrating because my stubbornness keeps trying to use them.

Is there a real and proven way to revive drying towels? If so how’s it done?

It seems the only towels I have that still work are the waffle weaves, all the rest have turned into junk.

 

[OMGClayAiken]

There are new products just out to address this. I'm hoping they work because I have the same issue.

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[Bill D]

I demoted several WW towels to house duty some time ago but if there is way to restore their performance, I'm all ears.

 

[Wknd Dtlr]

Have you tried hot water wash, white vinegar in rinse cycle, and an additional rinse cycle?

 

[OMGClayAiken]

Both Carpro and P&S have new detergents to fix this issue but it doesn't look like they are in stock yet.

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[Bill D]

I have but the MFs still perform poorly. They are old though, from 2005, so they have seen their day. My new PFMs work like a dream though.

 

[psnt1ol]

Try soaking them in a solution of APC and water (I use a pad cleaner solution) for a bit then wash them with your MF detergent of your choice follow by a cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle.

 

[Eldorado2k]

Try soaking them in a solution of APC and water (I use a pad cleaner solution) for a bit then wash them with your MF detergent of your choice follow by a cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle.

This has worked to fix your towels?

 

[Eldorado2k]

Have you tried hot water wash, white vinegar in rinse cycle, and an additional rinse cycle?

I always wash in hot water. I haven’t tried the vinegar in a long time so I guess it’s worth a shot?

Both Carpro and P&S have new detergents to fix this issue but it doesn't look like they are in stock yet.

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Oh really? Well now you’re talkin...

I wonder if washing them in Dawn dish soap would work?

 

[psnt1ol]

They came out softer and the absorbency seemed to be restore for towels I use for drying. I think over time, products build up on the towels especially if you are those who likes to use drying aid.

 

[The Guz]

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Boil them. Got this off Adams and read it in other places too. Maybe test a small batch.

This is link to article so i think its ok (not selling anything). If it gets removed just look up “Adams how to clean your MF”.

How to Clean your Microfiber Towels - Adam's Polishes


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[Eldorado2k]

Renny Doyles product helped ruin my towels... And now his product will revive my towels. Cool beans.

Boil them. Got this off Adams and read it in other places too. Maybe test a small batch.

This is link to article so i think its ok (not selling anything). If it gets removed just look up “Adams how to clean your MF”.

How to Clean your Microfiber Towels - Adam's Polishes


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Yea but how the heck am I going to boil a Big Blue towel? That thing is like a small blanket.

 

[FUNX650]

When I find that my MF drying towels needs to
be revived, I’ve found the simplest way to have
a MF-towel related revival take place is to add
~1/4 cup of Simple Green to the wash cycle.

Of course...LA Awesome fans, instead, will
say ~1/4 cup of theirs is the better choice.
{I’ll have to give that a try sometime.}


Bob

 

[Rsurfer]

Renny Doyles product helped ruin my towels... And now his product will revive my towels. Cool beans.



Yea but how the heck am I going to boil a Big Blue towel? That thing is like a small blanket.

A big pot and a blow torch.

 

[OMGClayAiken]

These suggestions are getting downright dangerous lol. I think I'll wait for the new microfiber restoration detergents to be available through autogeek instead. Hopefully they come in soon!

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[FUNX650]

Yea but how the heck am I going to
boil a Big Blue towel? That thing is like
a small blanket.

A big pot and a blow torch.

•Or perhaps this method:

(and, to paraphrase Mike Phillips):

“The Difference Between a Squirrel and a Blowtorch,
and a Big Pot and a Blowtorch”.

Bob

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Renny Doyles product helped ruin my towels... And now his product will revive my towels. Cool beans.



Yea but how the heck am I going to boil a Big Blue towel? That thing is like a small blanket.

I have a big pot i put stove top. Try a few i think you’ll be surprised


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[Bill D]

Next time I cook pasta I may just set up another pot and experiment

 

[Eldorado2k]

•Or perhaps this method:

(and, to paraphrase Mike Phillips):

“The Difference Between a Squirrel and a Blowtorch,
and a Big Pot and a Blowtorch”.

Bob

I’ve got cats... That squirrel wouldn’t survive the experiment! Lol.