What can be done to undue the problem I have with my window microfiber towels?

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:( I purchased some window microfiber towels. They worked so well I ordered more. The problem is the 2nd time I used them they left, and still do, leave a smear, smudge, on the windows. It actually leaves some of the fuzz from the towels on the window. I have always heard to only wash microfiber towels with microfiber towels, and that is what I did, but I wonder if that rule should also say don't wash window microfiber towels with the microfiber towels you used to take wax off with? That is the only thing I can think of. I don't know what else could have messed them up. I would like your feed back and opinion's! Thank You!
 
What did you use to wash them? How did you dry them? Do not use any fabric softeners or dryer sheets. I hang dry mine and wash them in woolite. Every third or fourth was I use 1/4 cup of distilled white vinager.
 
Good question, I washed them with micro-restore and always line dry them I have rewashed them 3 times trying to salvage them, once I put white vinegar in the last rinse. I just hope I haven't ruined 20 microfiber window towels!
 
Any change you accidently washed them in hot water?
 
I don't think I did, I know I didn't intentionally. The cycle I use for them comes up with warv/cold. Anything is possible. Do you know of anything I can try?
 
I would suggest you DO wash them in hot water.
 
Dinky..I ran into sorta the same situation as you...I had 20-30 towels that were used for polish and wax removal..and about 5 glass towels well after washhing them all together and using the glass towel a few days later I noticed streaking,,they never streaked before...I believe that some of the sealants and wax got on them in the wash since they are so silky and close knitted...and no knap to speak of...I then filled a bucket with hot water and APC...1 gallon of water 6 oz of APC....let them sit over nite ..aggitating them once in a while...next day did a hot wash with Tide clear..and air dried...

That seemed to fix the problem...they do not streak now...now I wash them seperately...with no wax towels mixed in.,....that may have been the problem..maybe not..but they work now ....

AL
 
Good thread im glad this information came up you could have saved a lot of people from this problem.
 
Just general guidelines:
Hot water will release chemicals from fibers better.
Vinegar helps in the release also.
Whatever soap you use, use the recommended amount or less.
If you use Woolite check to see if its a new formula. There is a lot of debate going on about optical brightners and how they destroy fibers.
If you use dryer...Low setting at 80% of estimated drying time.
 
Are you talking the new Waffle Weave designed micro's or the standard towel just designated for glass ?? I wash mine all together with no issues, but I only use the WW on glass.
 
AL-53, Sorry for dumb question but what does APC stand for? Once you tell me I will try what worked for you, Killr, I purchased them from Waynes Towels, and they are supposed to be a special towel for windows, because of the weave, I believe. They are not, however, waffle weave. The sad thing is they worked so good. I will hold out hope as long as AL-53 had the same problem and then corrected it. No matter what from now on the window washing towels get washed A lone.
 
Dinky..all purpose cleaner....I have good luck with "orange blast" and Purple Power but any should work,,...can be found at wally world or Pep Boys...both cut wax good....I also spray my pads with this and wax applicators...gets them clean...breaks down the product...

Al
 
As said above should work. What I do also is put all my micros in my buckets full of hot water and mix of a little Tide Liquid free and Vinegar, but I spray the towels beforehand with a degreaser (believe it or not Simonize at friggen Big Lots is pretty damn good). Never a problem with streaking, and even my micros that get dirtier from whee;s or just in general have almost no stains to them (stains don't really affect them though...just saying).
 
Do you think "simple green" might work??
 
yes..it should..it is strong stuff..try it...let us know how you make out..hope this works for you.....but remember...every so often..go swish the towels around..squeeze them some..to force any thing out if there is anything on them..

try a couple at first..and then wash them in washer and dry..to make sure it works for you...

good luck...

Al
 
I'm sure that this goes without saying but don't use any kind of fabric softener or dryer sheets with you MF's.
 
yes..I forgot..but Gearhead didn't...do not use anything detergent with softners in it...I use Tide clear..no dye..no perfume..no softners...and my towels come out soft as a babies butt...I air dry also...in case dryer has softner residue in it..from those sheets the girls put in to have pretty smelling clothes...

AL
 
Wash them in hot water eh....Learn something new every day. I heard to wash them in cold but if you guys say hot is better ...Im in. This is a good thread.
 
I just based my process on my little bit of experience in the detail world and also on articles by Leo (owner and manufacturer) at DF Towels.
 
dinkydow said:
AL-53, Sorry for dumb question but what does APC stand for? Once you tell me I will try what worked for you, Killr, I purchased them from Waynes Towels, and they are supposed to be a special towel for windows, because of the weave, I believe. They are not, however, waffle weave. The sad thing is they worked so good. I will hold out hope as long as AL-53 had the same problem and then corrected it. No matter what from now on the window washing towels get washed A lone.
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This will help you, for about what every thing stands for.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1160
 
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