The ones I have are getting dirty. Not sure if it's ok to throw them in the washing machine.

 

i have so many microfiber towels.. about 30.. when they get dirty, i throw 'em in the washer and dryer.. looks and feels like new again

 

I wash mine with a little bit of liquid laundry detergent then dry them without any fabric softner...

 

I Wash Them But Let Them Air Dry, Drying Them In The Dryer Ruins Them(not Right Away But It Will), Even W/o Fabric Softners

 

I use super low heat in the dryer. some guys use woolite>> i think b/c its not as harsh.

Never use bleach or fabric softners. I also do them in seperate loads, 1 for paint, 1 for rims, 1 for everything else, inner parts of fenders, inside of wheels ,exhaust tips etc. This way no rocks get lodged in what touches your paint.

Good luck.

 

That's not true actually. I've talked with a couple guys in the towel industry and they've said it's OK to dry microfiber on high heat. People used to say it would melt the fibers because they're polyester but the melting point of this fabric is well above the temperatures a home dryer can reach.

Three things you want to remember. First, as already mentioned, no fabric softener . . . ever! This includes drier sheets. The fabric softener will actually clog the fibers of your towels making them less absorbent. Second, always use liquid laundry detergent without softeners or bleaches in it. If you use a powdered detergent there is the potential of pieces of powder get lodged in the towel and not dissolving. These bits of powder could later scratch your paint the next time you use the towel. Third thing is, only wash microfiber with other microfiber. Microfiber does not lint. If you wash microfiber with cotton you'll get lint all over the towels which will later end up all over your car.

 

^^cool well thx for the correction then

 

Also people don't forget to put a cup of distilled vinegar during the final rinse. So you towels come out soft.

 

It's a very common misconception. Many people who have microfiber that is really far gone have boiled them in water. Be careful if you do this though because one guy fell asleep, the water boiled off, and the towels caught fire.

 

My towels usually come out soft after drying them, but this is good to know. I'll try this method out.

 

Good tip Scrooge. This also helps remove stubborn product from the towels as well. Here's our complete guide and tips on properly caring for your microfiber towels. The better you care for your towels, the longer they last and the more you minimize the risk of adding imperfections to your paint.

George

 

Good tip about using vinegar during the rinse cycle. You learn something useful everyday on Driver!

 

White vinegar in the rinse cycle is a great tip! So that I don't have to wait around for the rinse cycle I put the vinegar in a Downy ball that is only used for this purpose (so there is no softener residue in it). I usually put 1/2 to 1/4 cup in.