Microfiber Towel Wash

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What all do you guys use to wash your Microfiber towels?

I have an old washer that has a soaking cycle so I typically will just use that with a scoop of the DP Polishing Pad Rejuvenator.

It usually works pretty well. After I soak them with that I just run a Hot Water Wash Cycle and then dry on delicate or air tumble dry.

Reason for my question is I may be buying a new washer soon and I was wondering if there was possibly a better more cost effective way of washing them.
 
Usually my split is paint safe and non-paint safe towels. Occasionally I'll put wax towels separate. But majority of washes are just microfiber detergent on warm then low heat dry. If I notice degradation of the paint safe or just at odd intervals I'll throw a second rinse in there with vinegar to assist breaking down waxes and polishing oils.
 
I use CG microfiber wash with hot water, line dry also wipe down washing machine afterwards, don't want gunk on my clothes.
 
I wash them in Woolite, tumble dry them about half way in the dryer without heat, and then hang them to dry. If the towel is extra dirty/dusty, I will hit it with a blast from the air compressor prior to laundering it. I'm only a weekend warrior, so I don't go through the volume of towels that many here do, but this method seems to work out so far.
 
tpr1634 said:
I use CG microfiber wash with hot water, line dry also wipe down washing machine afterwards, don't want gunk on my clothes.
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How do you wipe the outer tub? My Kenmore Elite has an inner tub (with the holes around the sides) and an outer tub...maybe yours is different.
 
I've used OxiClean (scent free), Woolite, and more recently Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator and BLACKFIRE Microfiber Cleaner & Restorer. I prefer using a dedicated microfiber cleaner like the last two because they rinse noticeable cleaner then either OxiClean or Woolite every did. Towels come out of the dryer (low heat) soft, fresh, and ready to go.

If you have an HE machine, Wolfgang Microfiber Cleaner and Rejuvenator was formulated to work best with it. I know it's Nick's cleaner of choice too. :dblthumb2:
 
99monguse said:
How do you wipe the outer tub? My Kenmore Elite has an inner tub (with the holes around the sides) and an outer tub...maybe yours is different.
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I wipe the outer tub by hand I use a apc, every so often I do a gallon of white vinegar to a large tub hot water let it soak. It really cleans out the washer.
 
I also posted this in another forum...

I really like the CG MF detergent. I decided to try out the Griots MF cleaner after I had ran out and did not like it. Probably because the directions call for adding it WITH laundry detergent which in my opinion does not thoroughly clean nor keep MF soft and new.

I've since switched back to CG and wash all my Supreme Shine towels with it. :)
 
BF microfiber wash works well and my mf towels come out great...
 
I use Micro Restore. It is fantastic stuff for the price, and works out to about the same cost per load as big-name "Free & Clear" detergents, without all the added UV enhancers. For a full load of really grimy stuff I'll use 2 oz in hot water and soak for about 15 minutes before running it on "heavy wash". Normal loads are 1 oz on "normal wash." I usually put a quarter cup of distilled white vinegar (two gallons for five bucks at Costco, for the win!) in the softener dispenser and run a second rinse, then dry on low heat.
 
SameGuy said:
I use Micro Restore. It is fantastic stuff for the price, and works out to about the same cost per load as big-name "Free & Clear" detergents, without all the added UV enhancers. For a full load of really grimy stuff I'll use 2 oz in hot water and soak for about 15 minutes before running it on "heavy wash". Normal loads are 1 oz on "normal wash." I usually put a quarter cup of distilled white vinegar (two gallons for five bucks at Costco, for the win!) in the softener dispenser and run a second rinse, then dry on low heat.
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I was wondering when someone was going to mention this. That is what I use as well no complaints here.
 
I've mentioned before I also use it for outdoor tech fabrics like Polartec and GoreTex because it is so good at releasing oils and odors and leaves nothing behind. I'm not a hunter, but it is perfect for washing hunting clothes because it lacks the perfumes and UV enhancers that might otherwise alert game to a hunter's presence.
 
After trying Chemical Guys, I tried Charlie's Soap and prefer it to everything else.
 
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