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I know a few guys myself included will add vinegar to the rinse cycle when washing mf towels to help breakdown deposits from the water.

Has anyone tried adding vinegar to a rinseless wash if using water from the spigot to help break down deposits?
 
I have not used vinegar for the washing cycle or for rinseless wash. I have, however, used vinegar to remove hard water deposits from the paint. It works real well.

As for the other 2-things I have not.
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
I have not used vinegar for the washing cycle or for rinseless wash. I have, however, used vinegar to remove hard water deposits from the paint. It works real well.

As for the other 2-things I have not.
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Is there a ratio you use for removing deposits from paint and glass?
 
Goin Rogue said:
Is there a ratio you use for removing deposits from paint and glass?
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I have no ratio. I just will saturate a small rag and use white vinegar (I believe it is white) and wipe on and off with another MF towel. You will have to re-seal with sealant on the are you are removing water spots.

As for the windows I would assume it would be easier as you do not need to re-seal/wax.

It is real cheap too! I think its like $.60 at Walmart for a gallon.
 
I've used it to remove water spots on my windows (only the windows). I did this because it does an excellent job of removing my hard water deposits in my shower doors.
 
One other thing you can use is cut a lemon in 1/2 and use the lemon as removing hard water deposits. I like the smell better too!! I have not tried it on paint just windows. I would be afraid of the car paint because the lemon is acidic.
 
people use weakened acid solutions to remove water spots from entire vehicles and windows. in fact some dealerships use similar solutions to prep their vehicles for new car prep.

i have no opinion on white vinegar (acetic acid) for water spots, but the mention of it on paint reminded me of the other acid stuff.
 
Mike@DedicatedPerfection said:
Has anyone tried adding vinegar to a rinseless wash if using water from the spigot to help break down deposits?
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Interesting subject matter! :xyxthumbs:

Being acidic (pH 2.4)...I almost always use a splash of distilled white vinegar in the microfiber's rinse cycle. It's a natural water softener---breaks down mineral deposits.

It also is known to break down "soap scums".
Accordingly, {especially, IMO, due to this particular characteristic; (but, then again: I could be wrong)}:
I would not add vinegar to any "wash solution"...including rinseless-washes. I just know I never have before, done so.


Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
Interesting subject matter! :xyxthumbs:

Being acidic (pH 2.4)...I almost always use a splash of distilled white vinegar in the microfiber's rinse cycle. It's a natural water softener---breaks down mineral deposits.

It also is known to break down "soap scums".
Accordingly, {especially, IMO, due to this particular characteristic; (but, then again: I could be wrong)}:
I would not add vinegar to any "wash solution"...including rinseless-washes. I just know I never have before, done so.


Bob
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Exactly my thoughts Bob. Being a natural water softener and using it in the rinse cycle is the best way to keep your towels fresh and clean.

I think I will press forward with adding a bit of vinegar to my rinseless washes. Especially in the 2nd bucket of fresh water.

How much would you propose that I add to 3-4 gallons?
 
Mike@DedicatedPerfection said:
Exactly my thoughts Bob. Being a natural water softener and using it in the rinse cycle is the best way to keep your towels fresh and clean.

I think I will press forward with adding a bit of vinegar to my rinseless washes. Especially in the 2nd bucket of fresh water.

How much would you propose that I add to 3-4 gallons?
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I usually add ~1 cup (~8oz) of vinegar to the
final rinse in the washing machine.

I'll say that computes to ~5oz for 4gal of water
in a rinse bucket...


Bob
 
Actually ONR is supposed to soften the waster. It says to add I believe a half ounce to regular wash water to soften the water and help prevent mineral deposits... I Haven't read a bottle in quite a while...I assume that hasn't changed.
 
I add a gallon of white distilled vinegar to the washer every so often to clean the build up left from washing microfiber towels.
 
I wouldn't add it to another product without the agreement of manufacturer. I can tell you for fact that it will react with many products out there - you will basically end up making a cheap solution which is not a million miles away from what is used to de-ice aircraft. Even if you don't get an acid-base reaction, you have no idea how stable the product is when you bring the pH down. I would suggest that you are more likely to do harm than good. If you are really concerned about your water quality, it is inexpensive to get a pure water exchange cylinder which will last for ages with wash buckets. I would suggest that you could do your bucket fills for something like 50c. A small cost, really, and something that will almost certainly enhance any cleaner you are using rather than actually risking a diminishing of its performance.
 
DaveT435 said:
Actually ONR is supposed to soften the waster. It says to add I believe a half ounce to regular wash water to soften the water and help prevent mineral deposits... I Haven't read a bottle in quite a while...I assume that hasn't changed.
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This is what I was going to add. Many RW's (not saying "all") advertise that their product is a "water softener". So I personally wouldn't add vinegar to my RW solution. Since my RW towels are loaded with solution when they go into the wash, I bank on that softening the water a little bit during the wash also. I do typically add white vinegar to the fabric softener cup so that it disperses during the first rinse. typically I do a 2nd rinse also (this might be counter productive?)
 
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