Microfiber Drying Towels - Best and Boiling Towels

[MI Mike]

I've washed a zillion microfibers on the hot setting and never seen anything melt. Hot water helps to soften dried up crud as well as helps your choice of soap or detergent to do it's job better.

I can get my hands cleaner after changing a dirty start motor out of an old Ford using soap and hot water than I can using soap and cold water. (Chevy starter motors never go out so I had to use the Ford analogy).

Of course, most home water heaters can be adjusted for water temperature so that's a factor that can affect how hot your wash water gets.

It's important to do what you can to get your microfiber towels clean but don't get to D.O. over it, I've worked on a lot of very nice paint jobs using microfiber polishing cloths the are simply washed and dried over and over and over again.

Here's a tip...

I'm sure you all do this but just in case, before adding your microfiber polishing cloths to the washer, first set the water level a little lower than you need. Next add you soap or detergent and let it thoroughly mix with the water after the fill level for the setting is reached. This applies to liquid soaps and detergents too....

Now after the soap and water solution have thoroughly mixed... now add your microfiber polishing cloths and then reset the dial to the water level you actually want for the size of the load you're washing and also reset the time to maximize the washing or agitating cycle.

Don't simply put your microfiber polishing cloths into the washing machine, dump in the soap and then close the lid and walk away. By the time the soap completely disperses into the water and creates a thoroughly mixed-up washing solution the washing cycle could be mostly over.

Take a few extra minutes to create a powerful cleaning solution, then add your microfiber polishing cloths and then reset the time for the right amount of water and maximum time for agitating/washing.

Thanks Mike for helping all of us out. I had a question and it was answered. It is nice to have a place to go and get your questions answered. Detail On. Thanks also to everyone for their input and responses. :xyxthumbs:

 

[TheGLL]

:iagree:
Also Thanks to Bunky.

 

[DLB]

(Chevy starter motors never go out so I had to use the Ford analogy).

:laughing::haha:

<-----Chevy Guy.
Seriously though - a question.

I have a couple of the Guzzler's and after washing them with MicroRestore they seem "stiff". When I tried drying with the washed ones they are not as quick to dry off and seem to drag the water around, and almost feel rough on the paint. It scares me to use them. Any ideas as to why they do this?

DLB

 

[Bunky]

He washers premix the soap with water (run water through the soap holder) prior to running into wash cavity (at least on our Kenmores). The water level is set by the washer. I assume it based upon weight or something since the water level seems to vary with load. On He washers, it is more important to watch how much soap you use since it controls the water level so too much soap will not rinse out as well.

 

[TheGLL]

Hi,
Here the result of my first wash using DP Microfiber cleaner :

--Before

--After

I did 2 cycles because I wasn't happy with the result after the first one.
The first wash was made with warm water and the "hand washables" option on my washing machine.
The second wash was made with hot water and the "Delicates" option.
Feed back please

 

[MisterShark]

Hmmm I'm surprised with those results:dunno:
I do all mine on either cool or warm water, Pinnacle Micro Restore, 2nd rinse option: and they all come out pretty much spotless.

About the only thing left over on any given MF in my stable might be some color transferred from a newcomer.

 

[TheGLL]

^^ You're surprised in a good or bad way ?
I'm not sure if I shoud be happy or disapointed by the results.

 

[MisterShark]

^^ You're surprised in a good or bad way ?
I'm not sure if I shoud be happy or disapointed by the results.

A bad way. (sorry)

Mine look like I just purchased them when they come out of the dryer. no residual traces of any grime as in your pics.

 

[TheGLL]

A bad way. (sorry)

Mine look like I just purchased them when they come out of the dryer. no residual traces of any grime as in your pics.

Crap ok.

I let the towels soak in the water + soap for about 15minutes before I let the machine do her things.
What am I doing wrong ?!
Thanks for your reply.

 

[Peabo]

I read on a forum somebody suggesting doing a presoak in a APC so last time i had a load of micro fiber aplicators/towels to do I splashed some simple green into a 5 gallon bucket (enough to cover the bottom of the bucket) and then I filled with water about 1/4 of the way. i then placed my towels/applicators in and they absorbed most of the mixture...then I put some gloves on and agitated by swirling and squishing the microfibers with my hands once every 5 minutes for a half hour (aprox.) then I just did a regular wash, and for drying put it on tumble dry in the dryer.

There was still some light spots on some of them but thats definately the cleanest I've ever gotten my microfibers

 

[MisterShark]

Crap ok.

I let the towels soak in the water + soap for about 15minutes before I let the machine do her things.
What am I doing wrong ?!
Thanks for your reply.

How's the water hardness where you are?
I know that cleaning agents generally do better in softer water.
I believe the water at my house is somewhere in between.

Another possible factor in my wash end-results versus yours may be that mine never got as dirty as your MFs did in the first place.
Mine usually don't have too much (if any) brown dirt visible after using them to dry my vehicles. All the 'dirty work' is handled by my MF chenille mitt (which comes out pretty clean also but is not as bright as the rest of the MFs that are done in the same wash load). To be exact though, my mitt never even looks quite as dirty as those towels of yours as I rub it fairly aggressively against the Grit Guard throughout my ONR washes.
Are you using them for a rinseless wash wherein they're removing a generous quantity of dirt and grime directly instead of using a wash mitt or grout sponge?

 

[TheGLL]

I read on a forum somebody suggesting diong a presoak in a APC so last time i had a load of micro fiber aplicators/towels to do I splashed some simple green into a 5 gallon bucket (enough to cover the bottom of the bucket) and then I filled with water about 1/4 of the way. i then placed my towels/applicators in and they absorbed most of the mixture...then I put some gloves on and agitated by swirling and squishing the microfibers with my hands once every 5 minutes for a half hour (aprox.) then I just did a regular wash and for drying put it on tumble dry in the dryer.

There was still some light spots on some of them but thats definately the cleanest I've ever gotten my microfibers

I think I'll try that next time.
Thanks

How's the water hardness where you are?
I know that cleaning agents generally do better in softer water.
I believe the water at my house is somewhere in between.

Another possible factor in my wash end-results versus yours may be that mine never got as dirty as your MFs did in the first place.
Mine usually don't have too much (if any) brown dirt visible after using them to dry my vehicles. All the 'dirty work' is handled by my MF chenille mitt (which comes out pretty clean also but is not as bright as the rest of the MFs that are done in the same wash load). To be exact though, my mitt never even looks quite as dirty as those towels of yours as I rub it fairly aggressively against the Grit Guard throughout my ONR washes.
Are you using them for a rinseless wash wherein they're removing a generous quantity of dirt and grime directly instead of using a wash mitt or grout sponge?

-The 2 blue from the first pictures were used for removing wax and sealant.
-Green ... ONR wash.
-The 2 little blue for cleaning my windows ( cheap MF, so I don't care ).
-Yellow ... looks like a brand new one. :xyxthumbs:
-My Cobra Guzzler HD Waffle is 98% clean now, I guess I had a place who was still dirty... my mistake.

About the "water hardness" I don't have any idea.

 

[CEE DOG]

I have never seen a mf towel that recomends boiling....
So I haven't tried it. Maybe melts those fibers and makes them hard... I don't know

 

[tenorplayer23]

I have to agree. In fact, after using one (of the 6 new ones I bought) tonight I have to ask AG for a credit or exchange or something. I ended up using some other MF's to complete the job since the blue waffle weaves were just moving water around & doing little drying.

What is the deal with these blue ones? Are the green Guzzler's substantially better & do they justify the cost??

Thx.

See ya.

I have some of the BLue waffle ones and to be honest they suck. I can dry a car faster(about 75% faster) with a old school shamcloth.

I think the guzzler and guzzler HD are both awesome drying towels. The blue WW towels have yet to impress me. Maybe after a couple washes they might absorb a little better.

I don't know about boiling the towels, but I know that the microfiber cleaners sold here work very well in the washing machine.

 

[Buckskincolt]

I always wash all my microfibers with gentle fragrance free HE laundry soap in the washer with hot water, extra rinse cycle and let air dry. No problem!!!

X 2 :buffing:

 

[Buckskincolt]

I have to agree. In fact, after using one (of the 6 new ones I bought) tonight I have to ask AG for a credit or exchange or something. I ended up using some other MF's to complete the job since the blue waffle weaves were just moving water around & doing little drying.

What is the deal with these blue ones? Are the green Guzzler's substantially better & do they justify the cost??

Thx.

See ya.

Am wondering the same about the guzzlers.....I've never seen a complaint on them though.:work:

 

[tenorplayer23]

The guzzlers seem to be rated high by the AG posted reviews. In fact, there is one review for the blue waffle weaves (it says they are "5 star") but not sure I can take away from the quote whether they work really well for drying or not? And, there are other reviews with mixed ratings. BTW, the towels I have are trimmed in "blue satin". The ones shown on the AG site now are trimmed in "red satin"......not sure that means they're actually different or not.

Look forward to some more insight..............

See ya.

Am wondering the same about the guzzlers.....I've never seen a complaint on them though.:work:

 

[DLB]

I have a couple of the Guzzler's and after washing them with MicroRestore they seem "stiff". When I tried drying with the washed ones they are not as quick to dry off and seem to drag the water around, and almost feel rough on the paint. It scares me to use them. Any ideas as to why they do this?

DLB

I think some of you missed this.
Not really necessarily a complaint, but not real happy until my towel$ dry correctly again.
Make of note - I have only used them on 10 or so washes, and washed them after picking up some black of the trim, etc. They are still very new.

DLB

 

[RustyBumper]

For heavily soiled towels, I spray the soiled spots with Opt. Power Clean 3:1 and let it dwell for a few minutes. Next, I'll wash them in warm water with scent free, dye free soap and about 1/2-1 ounce of Micro Restore. On the second rinse cycle, I'll add some vinegar and then dry them on low heat. I never let them dry completely, however. I take them out while they're still slightly damp and let them finish air drying. I've never had a problem with this method and for me, they come out great.

 

[Da Fats]

I also have the Blue WW microfiber towels and I have to make 2 -3 passes of pushing the water around to get it dry... It really just breaks the larger beads up into smaller dots all over the paint which evaporate quickly they don't really soak up water. It has been the most displeased I have ever been with an AG purchase and thought all you guys promoting WW drying towels were smoking crack behind the shed on those days or just never tried the absorber or other types of drying towel.

Has anyone tried both the blue/blue satin lined WW towel and the guzzler and compared them? I would love to know if i should just trash these 3 I have and rebuy a couple guzzlers. Hate to think I wasted that money though I am a poor boy!