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Pan ,I love your videos and you are so cheerful to watch. I was wondering do you use these microfiber cloths for even housework like dusting ,cleaning etc. ,and do you colour code your cloths . Do you use certain colours for certain work like yellow clothes for windows and mirrors ,blue for lichen counteracts for example .
What about using detergent pods? Without fabric softener. I learned years ago not to use fabric softeners, esp on my bath towels or breathable clothing - sales lady in a linen shop told me it clogs up fabrics.
Thank you Pan! Quick question..I am not a professional detailer but I just purchased a brand new vehicle and I always do my best to keep my vehicles in the best condition possible both inside and out. I try and wash it at least once a week. How often do you recommend I was my rags?
I still use your method from years ago : liquid neutral soap, white vinegar in the "softener" compartiment, 30°C then in the dryer with delicate settings and all my microrags are still like new 👌
Yup that still is a classic method that holds true to this day! :) Glad to hear it's working for you. Proper care of microfiber towels is super important.
@@gabriellarodriguez569 Any liquid soap which does not contain a lot of perfume or aggressive additives to whiten the laundry or softeners. It depends a lot on your country, here in Belgium I use the normal version of Omo. But I guess any "normal" or basic version of your favorite brand should do the trick.
I don't know the reason this video popped up on my home page but I am glad it did. Reasons I liked your video: 1) No music playing while you are speaking. I wish other YT hosts would knock it off with music during narration. It is distracting and useless as well. Play some during a segue or maybe if you're doing a time-lapse. 2) You speak clearly. 3) You gave the reasons for why we should do or not do something. 4) Very timely. I am now a subscriber. Thank you.
Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate it. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. I also have some videos on home appliance maintenance and care.
I've heard it recommended now to place all microfiber products in special filter bags (ex. Eco Wash, Guppyfriend) before placing them in a washing machine. The special bags catch the small amount of micro-plastics that shed off the towels so that the plastics don't pollute the water system. Other than that, this is a great basics video on microfiber maintenance!
I would like to see a video explaining how to assess used towel condition and what they are still good/no longer good for as a professional. I have a large collection of them I use, and probably need to sort them. How would I go about that process? Basically what I am asking is how many grades should there be, and at what point is the towel destined for the trash bin? The plainly obvious ones I can deal with, but it is the cutoff point I am looking for.
It wouldn't be an easy thing to explain, but in general, microfiber experts say there should be some "grabby" of "clingy" effect to towels when you run your fingers over them. Also some level of static cling. As the goal of microfibers if picking up dirt with those little finger style fibers. If they feel too soft, and not grabby anymore, or don't absorb liquids as they once did, most likely you have a towel that should be thrown away, or used for less important tasks. You can try rejuvenating old towels first, to see if it's just something coating the fibers, making them less absorbant, or if they are past their lifespan.
how good of a job does the overnight vinegar soak do compared to "rags to riches / micro-restore" - am curious because in Canada vinegar is $3/gallon while micro-restore is ~$50/gallon. if the vinegar does the same job it could potentially save me a LOT of money... is the Rags to Riches worth the money over vinegar?
Hi Pan and all who reads this! I have a question about foam cannon soap. I watched your videos and learned how to wash car correctly, but the question is, can you use soap mixture next time, i wash my car with foam cannon, and time to time i have to spill it out, and is it good to use the same soap mixture the next wash?? Thanks
I have the exact washer and dryer. Ive had excellent success washing on speed wash ( warm, extra dirty) and drying on speed dry ( warm and time varies..up to 1:30 hours for drying towels, @30 minutes for all others).
Can you do a review of the best microfiber towel detergents? P&S Rags to Riches, Autofiber Micro-Restore, 3D Towel Kleen, Chemical Guys Microfiber Wash, Adam's Towel & Pad Revitalizer, GG Microfiber Wash
Hi Pan, have you tested Gyeon Towel Wash? We don't get US products here in the UAE, not able to get Rags to Riches. Only options are Carpro MFX (not easily available) and Gyeon Towel Wash. How good are they vs the Rags to Riches?
Thanks! What are your opinions on using an APC or some alkaline media right after using some sort of coating, for example drying a car efter using wet coat. Then when you get home, you wash them in the machine with a mikro fiber detergent? (for me, it takes 30-60 min to get home after a car wash). Or will the mikro fiber wash to its job anyway?
Throw the towels in your wash bucket until you can wash. That will prevent the wet coat from drying on the towels and less likely becoming hydroponic over time.
I use paper towels to dry my car. (Just kidding. Shock value comment lol). Great video as always! I’ll definitely be applying this after we get thru the deep freeze here in Texas.
HI Pan, Thank you for the informative videos. I have this detergent ,Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10x Free Liquid Laundry Detergent, Unscented .Would this detergent be acceptable?
Hi, if I bought a lot of new microfibers for glass, interior and drying towels, can I pre-wash them before first use all together or it will be better to pre-wash all of them separately?
@begaqincer most detailers colour coordinate their towels. For example, I use my black towels for wheels and tires, blue for glass, yellow for interior, orange for polishes.
Question. If I previously used liquid softener in my washer, will there be any residual in subsequent loads when my microfiber towels are washed with the proper detergent (no softener obviously)?
I’ve noticed a ring around the drum over time and the liquid fabric softener doesn’t fully flush out. I always clean the agitator and drum with vinegar and a scrub brush before washing my towels. Then do an empty load to flush everything out.
I would clean your washing machine if I were you. And you should as part of regular maintenance anyways. Here's my popular tutorial on that topic: ruclips.net/video/wFubFK5vdOc/видео.htmlsi=UXXgFjVb26bd6OVS
@@PanTheOrganizer It's how my mind vocalizing the preview picture. ))) Thank you for this great videos! I like the style. Very educational. It's lifted my cleaning/washing culture to the new level.
Ah haha ok thanks for clarifying!! I was wondering what you were talking about. Thanks for the kind words about my videos, I appreciate it. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer RUclips recommendation. Aka big brother, skynet, artificial intelligence - they saw me cleaning my car and decided that I deserve to level up, so they recommended me this channel. Now I have all kind of chemicals, clay, brushes, towels and yesterday a bough 3 mirka - 3" random, 3" rotary, 1" random. So next I gonna watch the videos about coats and when this winter gone, I'll be ready to rumba!))
@PanTheOrganizer I'll one up you, I don't do laundry. Lol (Also, why not dish detergent? Cuts grease, just wash it in a bucket so the machine doesn't overflow.)
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Here’s some extra game changing tips from me as well. Kirkland free and clear detergent has been outperforming any other big box brand for me. Also, do an extra rinse cycle in your wash. You’ll be surprised as to how much detergent was left behind with a single rinse. That extra rinse alone brought back a more softer and absorbing towel. If your towels are super dirty for a pre treatment a bit of dawn dish soap hand washing does the trick for me quick and easy. Just rinse it thoroughly before throwing it in the washer because it still needs a traditional wash. Edit: I know Pan said use an extra rinse setting but that’s not what I meant. In my case, I let the wash and rinse cycle complete and then I will turn the machine back on in the rinse setting.
Good tips. Also found dawn or an APC as a presoak, hand agitation, rinsing and then washing cleans the towels better with very dirty towels. People will argue it’s just staining but I disagree. Its grime the detergent alone couldn’t remove. Also, white vinegar has cleaning power and also flushes out detergent residue during the rinse cycle.
@@DerPic 100% agree. Those “stains” can almost always be lightened up significantly if not removed with proper treatment due to the nature of the material. My wife uses white vinegar on some laundry loads as well. I’ll give it a shot next time with the towels!
Pan, Thanks for revisiting this topic. For those of us that have seen your other videos on this topic, this length of video hit the sweet spot for those of us that have limited time to watch. Thanks again and I always enjoy your content!
Thanks for the positive feedback! Yeah over the years, my channel adds hundreds of thousands of new subscribers yearly, so many have never seen the older tutorials, and things also change every now and then, either techniques or products used. Here's a good example, as Rags to Riches detergent wasn't yet available when I did my previous tutorial on cleaning towels. :)
4 years later, and you're still spitting the same truth and using the same washer and dryer! I remember seeing your original video in that tiny wash room when I first started detailing my own cars. Thank for you the years of knowledge!
Great tutorial Pan. I never stop learning from you. I tend to buy more microfiber towels so i am always putting brand new towels on the paint. The used ones get downgraded to wheels, interiors, engine bays, etc. Ultimately become shop towels for oil or other nasty needs before making it into dumpster. Blessings from USA 🇺🇸
Thanks so much for the video! I am 77 years old and I never realized there was a specific way to care for microfiber towels. Prior to watching this video I would just chuck them in with other laundry items. I actually noticed that my old microfiber towels did not work as well. They did not pick up water avidly and left streaks. Rather than buy the Rags to Riches I purchased Chemical Guys Microfiber wash. The directions call for using HOT water (and yes "hot" is in all caps). I am in the process of running 1 load on cold and 1 on hot. My hot water measures 130 degrees at the tap so i should be Okay. My understanding is that hot water heaters are always initially set at 120 degrees in order to prevent accidental scald burns particularly to young children. What are your thoughts on the Chemical Guys Product? Thanks again for an enlightening video!
Hello Pan. A few years ago (3-4 years ago) you used to use Micro-Restore Microfibre Detergent over the one from P&S. What happened and why did you stop using it? I find the Micro-Restore more powerful at cleaning the towel. This is the video I am referring to: ruclips.net/video/t_ryfGlkE9I/видео.htmlsi=BJ46UeiZzc3DNwOc
Pan, great video as always! I’ve been following these instructions since you put out your first videos, with the addition the Rags To Riches detergent in the last couple of years. I have 3 problems that persist though. The first issue is with window cleaning cloths. I’ve used both the Rag Company’s waffle weave towels and premium glass cleaning towels. After 2-3 proper wash/dry cycles they start to leave tiny microfibers behind on the glass. I read this could be due to the microfibers already breaking down. I guess that makes since, but I figured they would last longer than just a few washes. Another issue is towels I’ve used for applying and buffing off my spray sealants leave actual lint behind on my car’s paint. I’ve used both Chemica Guys Professional Grade towel and the Meguiar’s Supreme shine towel. Always pre-washed them and then washed them separately from other MF towels. Even ran an extra dryer cycle on them to gather more lint before using them. The third issue is towels used for more general tasks seem to trap small pieces of dirt that won’t wash out. Often have to pick them out with tweezers. Any suggestions for these problems would be great!
What if i dont have enough to justify seperate loads. lets say I have 6 drying towels, 6 window towels, and 6 wash mitts. is it safe to just wash them all together?
Hey pan I love your videos and have been watching them for a little over a year now. I am a detailer who is just now starting to get into paint corrections and ceramic coatings. I have been doing a lot of research and have used koch chemie’s products and love almost every single one. I have the compounds and polishes from their brand but I am looking for reviews on their ceramic coating, but can’t seem to find any reviews online, will you be doing a review on koch chemies compounds, polishes, and ceramic coatings anytime soon?
I pre soak mine in dish soap and hang dry. If you washing powder is being left in clothes then you are using a crap detergent Or a poorly performing washer. I have never had an issue.
You might think they work well, when in reality they are most likely good for trash. Washing in warm water doesn’t matter. It’s drying in hot cycles that kills the fibers. Any producer of microfiber towels will tell you that. Including the guys at The Rag Company, well respected in the industry. But do as you please. 👍🏻
@@PanTheOrganizer I was cleaning severe areas and decided to Nuke the towels with hot water and dryer instead of new towels each use. I put in 1/2 cup of 5% vinegar and 1/2 cup of borax and also some Tide Free and Clear. The towels go from smelling terrible and looking gross to looking and smelling clean.
@@PanTheOrganizer I'm sure you are right on your temperatures, however I had to deal with dangerous substances and it was either NUKE the towels in hot water and drier or buy new towels every use which is too expensive.
👍🏻 Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I do have some older used towels I would like to restore if I can. So fater I soak them and the water is dirty, should I wring out the towels to get rid of any standing dirty water in the towels before putting them through a normal wash?
Yes, wring them out, and then put them for a wash in your washing machine, using a quality microfiber detergent. Warm water (not hot), extra rinse. Of course there are limits to restoring old towels depending on how old or damaged they are. If there were heated often at high heat in the dryer, you can't restore that, the fibers will likely have melted or curled up.
So that explains why my microfiber towels were performing very poorly.... I basically used the same detergent for my clothes (tide with oxi) as well as drying them in high heat with dryer sheets.....
I presoak ANY microfiber towels/cloths w ANY dirt marks….x 12 hrs…. I tried presorting towels based on their function, sorry I don’t have the time nor qty of towels to presort. I presoak dirtiest , I then use Spray & Wash on darkest dirt streaks, let it soak in 30 minutes, wash in warm….extra rinse, dry on lowest dryer setting. Only diffs from non-visibly soiled microfibers….no presoak, no Spray & Wash….TAP WATER (coldest), extra rinse, lowest dryer setting. Ifffff, dirt/grime streaks persist …I add Borax…yep…granular detergent, and wash a second time. Extra rinse eliminates any granules, so no worries. I think an impt point to add…microfibers don’t last forever, even after reviving….so it is important to retire them after time….Costco or Walmart has affordable microfibers so I swap them out every 3-4 years.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And your last point I fully agree. There's a limit to a towel's lifespan, and if you try to "rejuvenate it" and it still doesn't work, that means the towel has gone beyond the point of needing to be replaced. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Pan, what's your recommendation for DIYers who don't amass as many dirty towels and probably don't have as many as someone with a detailing business to begin with? For example: I have 4-6 dedicated glass towels and I only use 1-3 at most per-wash/dry. Since it is not economical, I have always washed these right alongside my other microfiber towels (primarily used only for drying, occasionally they might have a some Bead Maker for a quick drying aid/topper) with the only separation being the dirtiest/most grimy towels from wheels or other areas where dirt or harsher chemicals were picked up.
I would keep the towels used for compounds/polishes seperate from all the others for sure as they contain abrasives, and the super disgusting greasy ones (engine bays,etc) separate. For the rest, it's not the end of the world if you wash the microfiber towels together.
I enjoy washing my own vehicles. I'm by no means a proffessional. Help me understand why I would use a foam cannon or a pressure washer. It seems that rinsing the vehicle then using a pump up spray can to spray the vehicle with whatever you choose like a washless. After allowing it to sit, I could use a sponge or mitt to wash my vehicle. Afterwhich I rinse the vehicle with my hose at a low pressure. I need your comments.
Thanks for the great tips, @pantheorganizer. I don’t wish to wash microfibre cloth used for car wash in the same machine I used for my regular laundry. Is it possible to hand wash the microfibre cloth?
I take my towel and soak them in Dawn dish soap for about 1 hr and then after washing again with clean water and soaking in warm clean water then squeezing out access water and air dry. The Dawn soap gets rid of all dirt and any kind of protection on the towels.
Hello, I am curious, have long have you been doing this with your towels? Have you noticed a decrease in performance or premature wear? I like to try different methods, so that’s why I ask, Thank you!
Do you have any suggestions for the person who washes one car every two weeks? In other words, one wash doesn’t dirty enough towels to run the washer and dryer. In the past, I’ve just put the dirty towels in a bucket and wash them every 6 weeks (3 car washes). Should they be stored in water or a P&S solution until they’re put into the washing machine? Or, stored dirty and dried naturally? Any thoughts?
While I'm not Pan, I personally just wash them each time. Storing them in water for weeks, even with cleaning solutions can allow for mold/mildew/algae to start growing. Storing dry but dirty allows the harsh chemicals to eat away or harden the towels. You can also manually wash them by doing the bucket soak method Pan suggests at the end and then manually agitate them. Pour everything out, put clean water in the bucket and do it again to rinse them and finally take them out and air dry. To me that's too much work, though. I just balance the towels the best I can on each side of the washing machine and set it to the "speed wash" setting with an extra rinse. Hopefully that helps.
In the same boat. I have a dirty towel bucket I throw them in as long as they aren’t wet. The ones that are very dirty I will presoak the night before I know I am doing wash. Don’t want to soak towels for days or weeks on end. Any towels used for protection get soaked right away, agitated/hand washed and rinsed out to prevent the towels from becoming hydrophobic.
Very helpful video Pan. Tried the soak method with white vinegar and then washed the microfiber towels with all free& clear but after the wash the towels still had a bit of smell of the white vinegar. Is it still safe to use the towels on the car? Or what do you recommend?
The dirt will be removed, but there are times where a dye stain can't be removed. Two different things. So your towels will be clean, but if they are stained, there aren't miracles at that point.
What is a small load vs a large load in the context of this video or in the context of this detergent? I've seen the subjective measure of laundry vary quite a bit.
If you have less than ten towels, it's a small load. If you have 30+ towels, it's a big load. It's not scientific by any means, just use common sense. If it seems like a lot of towels, it's usually a sign it's a big load.
Literally was watching this and remembered the microfiber towels I washed last night. Went and found them all dried and ready for the trash can (wife dried them in high 😂).
If we are separating our towels for the wash cycle, can we let some of them air dry and then once all the towels have been washed throw them all in the dryer together so you’re only doing one dry cycle?
Hi John. It's hard to troubleshoot those things as we don't have enough information here. What brand of towels are you using? What detergent do you use? Did you try reaching out to the brand that produces your towel (or the supplier where you purchased them from) and ask them to help you troubleshoot?
The Tide liquid you show is what i use, and even though it's free of all the things you said to avoid, my microfiber towels are "sticky" after washing them. I keep my glass waffle weave microfiber towels seperate from the ones i use on just the paint/chassis of the car to prevent lint getting on my glass towels (doesn't really work), but yeah my microfiber towels for the chassis are coming out sticking to each other, the waffle weave microfiber towels i use don't seem to be sticky though (My chassis microfiber towels are GSM 350 for the most part). I use the same washer dryer that i use for my clothes, i can't afford to get a separate washer dryer for my microfiber products. I don't use fabric softeners when i wash the microfiber towels, and i wash/dry them on low heat, never high heat. So what is causing my towels to be sticky after drying them? Air drying takes a ridiculously long time, i can't go that route so i don't know if that's the issue, but that wreaks havoc on your electric bill because of how long the dryer has to run to get the even remotely dry, so i put it on the lowest level of heat possible when drying. I have not used the rags to riches product, i don't know if i even have to considering i'm using the liquid detergent you have shown in the video? That's what im using, as i previously mentioned.
@@PanTheOrganizer The problem with using Rags to Riches is this. I feel like if you want to keep Waffle Weave Microfiber towels clean of lint, it doesn't matter what wash detergent you use because if you are using the same washer/dryer for your regular clothes, and then you use it for your Microfiber towels, the lint from your regular clothes/towels etc, they are leaving lint behind in the dryer. Cross contamination is a real thing and only the die hard detailers like yourself, who probably have seperate wash/dryers for your regular clothes, and your detailing cloths, have the luxury of avoiding the cross contamination.
Just a quick correction about temperature. The HOT setting on the washing machine is not going to be the same temperature as the water heater. The washing machine regulates that down with a mix of cold water as needed. It will probably not be above 130 F.
Hey pan i have a bunch of drying towels , lately ive noticed that they wont even dry a full size suv like they use to before. They seem to be clogged or something or maybe its time to throw them away and get new ones. Any way to unclogg them. I was then with a free and clear detergent , wash them separate and tumble dry on very low heat.
Hard to say as I don't know what products you used with your towels. If you have been using drying aids and quick detailers with them, they will get clogged over time, if you don't wash them properly after each use. And there's also the factor or age. If the towels have been used extensively for a long time, they will wear out eventually. One way to try and rejuvenate them is to soak them in warm water with a few ounces of the best microfiber detergent here: amzn.to/4d95X6w Let them soak in that solution over night. The next day, ring them out, and wash them in the washing machine, using the same microfiber detergent. And dry them. If they still don't absorb water correctly after that, you know that towels are good for the trash, and buy new ones.
Hey new subscriber. Love the videos. So much great information. I just got a new car and trying to take the best care of the pant I can. I purchased microfiber towels and accidentally washed them with powdered soap before watching this video. Do I have to buy new ones now or can I just wash them again with the correct detergent?
It’s always best to throw them out. Don’t take any chances. Towels and applicators used to apply true coatings (those in glass towels) are always thrown away after use.
Can I use an APC to pre-soak / spot treat a really dirty microfibre towel before laundering with rags to riches? Or is there perhaps a better way to essentially pre-treat something very dirty?
I know that detailing is by nature a bit OCD and we like to make things complicated but I've been through gallons of Rags to Riches vs. gallons of just a neutral detergent and I've noticed absolutely zero in terms of difference. Now, rags to riches is actually a decent value so if it makes you feel better use it but dont fear a neutral detergent. They may be microfiber but at the same time they're just towels people. We use them to wipe stuff, spread stuff or dry stuff.
I think the more important general message here is to take proper care of your microfiber towels. Regardless if you use a microfiber specific detergent, or another detergent that works, what's key is to use the appropriate steps to care for them, that way they will last for a long time and perform at the level they're supposed to. ;)
@@PanTheOrganizer exactly. Just do your best and take care of them. At the end of the day it's a towel. Part of the reason I like your channel is you're happy to go the OCD route people like us love but you give normal people a much less intimidating option. If we want people to take care of their vehicles and enjoy it, making it seem like rocket science isn't productive yet I see it constantly on here. I think a flaw in the detail community on RUclips that turns people away before they ever start is overanalyzing. When we make something like washing a towel a 5 step process that involves buying a specialized detergent a lot of people say no thanks. If it's explained as you do that they can just buy neutral detergent at their local grocery store and it'll work fine they're far more likely to stick around. I watch videos where they use 2 products and 4 different brushes to clean a wheel for example when the reality is an APC and a single brush would do the same thing. It's fun for those of us that take 2 hours to wash our exterior but for someone looking up how to clean a wheel it is an immediate turn off. Personally I've got shelf after shelf full of products and I enjoy testing them but it's something you have to build into and the RUclips detailing community seems to forget that at times. Most people just want a clean car at the end of the day and they want it as quickly and efficiently as possible.
With Rags to Riches, it's not necessary to use vinegar. But with other detergents, yes I also put a bit of white vinegar in the fabric softener compartment and that helps.
Top tip for cleaning dirty stained microfibre cloths. Spray the affected areas with 1:1 household ammonia and liquid detergent. Aggressive stuff, but highly effective. Use outside as this mix is not pleasant
Really been enjoying watching your videos. I'm curious, only just started and bought colour coded towels, but not many of each. Now my question is, can I soak them all together for 24/48 hours and then wash them all together? As otherwise I'm looking at 3 hour cycles per colour, 15 hours of washing machine just for one car. Do you have any suggestions?
Pour des linges micro fibres très sales avec de la graisses et du sable/terre, est-il préférable de les tremper quelques fois avant de les mettre à la laveuse? Y a-t-il une procédure différente et plus rapide?
How do you set up your soap dispenser on the washing machine - I’ll have to read our manual - for 30ml or 60ml (can you use pods that meet the same specifications ?
you're using the same machines that you wash your bedding and clothes in? Are you not concerned with all of the chemicals in the car wash cleaners/detailers/degreasers etc coating the wash tub and your dryer tub? Doesn't seem like a good idea to use the same machines as you wash your household stuff in.
I have been doing this for decades and never had issues. Never. I also clean the washing machine once every other month or so, as shown in my popular washing machine cleaning/maintenance tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/wFubFK5vdOc/видео.htmlsi=qVslEfL8sr4mOqjU
I was going to ask same question but glad to find my answer here. My machine has presoak, deep water and extra rinse. I use all these options and clean the machine after washing the microfiber towels. Great video as always
Pan can I pre soak my rags in a tub of sort with a micro fiber regenerative/ cleaner and then put them in the family washer with just a plain soap. In this theory I was thinking that one it’s doing a light hand wash ( I obviously would try to regurgitate the rags while sitting in the tub like a electric paint mixer system of sort ) and it gets all the heavy chemicals out before I put them in the family washer so one it’s not leaving a bunch of chemicals in the washer to possibly ruin our clothing and two it’s been pre cleaned before the main wash. I rather do an extra step or spend a little more on cleaner until I can afford to figure out a second washer or better system as growing kids clothing ain’t cheap nowadays.
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Great vid pan👍
Pan ,I love your videos and you are so cheerful to watch. I was wondering do you use these microfiber cloths for even housework like dusting ,cleaning etc. ,and do you colour code your cloths . Do you use certain colours for certain work like yellow clothes for windows and mirrors ,blue for lichen counteracts for example .
What about using detergent pods? Without fabric softener. I learned years ago not to use fabric softeners, esp on my bath towels or breathable clothing - sales lady in a linen shop told me it clogs up fabrics.
God I love how ocd clean your laundry room is. You rule, Pan.
Thank you Pan! Quick question..I am not a professional detailer but I just purchased a brand new vehicle and I always do my best to keep my vehicles in the best condition possible both inside and out. I try and wash it at least once a week. How often do you recommend I was my rags?
I still use your method from years ago : liquid neutral soap, white vinegar in the "softener" compartiment, 30°C then in the dryer with delicate settings and all my microrags are still like new 👌
Yup that still is a classic method that holds true to this day! :) Glad to hear it's working for you. Proper care of microfiber towels is super important.
What’s a liquid neutral soap that you use?
@@gabriellarodriguez569 Any liquid soap which does not contain a lot of perfume or aggressive additives to whiten the laundry or softeners. It depends a lot on your country, here in Belgium I use the normal version of Omo. But I guess any "normal" or basic version of your favorite brand should do the trick.
I don't know the reason this video popped up on my home page but I am glad it did.
Reasons I liked your video:
1) No music playing while you are speaking. I wish other YT hosts would knock it off with music during narration. It is distracting and useless as well. Play some during a segue or maybe if you're doing a time-lapse.
2) You speak clearly.
3) You gave the reasons for why we should do or not do something.
4) Very timely.
I am now a subscriber. Thank you.
Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate it.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I also have some videos on home appliance maintenance and care.
Ditto's! 💯👍👀😎
Agreed, great video, information and presentation
I've heard it recommended now to place all microfiber products in special filter bags (ex. Eco Wash, Guppyfriend) before placing them in a washing machine. The special bags catch the small amount of micro-plastics that shed off the towels so that the plastics don't pollute the water system.
Other than that, this is a great basics video on microfiber maintenance!
I would like to see a video explaining how to assess used towel condition and what they are still good/no longer good for as a professional.
I have a large collection of them I use, and probably need to sort them. How would I go about that process?
Basically what I am asking is how many grades should there be, and at what point is the towel destined for the trash bin?
The plainly obvious ones I can deal with, but it is the cutoff point I am looking for.
It wouldn't be an easy thing to explain, but in general, microfiber experts say there should be some "grabby" of "clingy" effect to towels when you run your fingers over them. Also some level of static cling. As the goal of microfibers if picking up dirt with those little finger style fibers. If they feel too soft, and not grabby anymore, or don't absorb liquids as they once did, most likely you have a towel that should be thrown away, or used for less important tasks.
You can try rejuvenating old towels first, to see if it's just something coating the fibers, making them less absorbant, or if they are past their lifespan.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks for that.
I do notice my older towels don't absorb water as well. Guess that + grab test will do.
Thanks Pan Since I seen your first video on this I have been doing my towels that way.
Great! :)
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Let's gooo!!! :) Thanks for your support man!
Thank you Pan I made my wife watch this video so she could wash the microfiber towels correctly!!!
Thanks Richard!
how good of a job does the overnight vinegar soak do compared to "rags to riches / micro-restore" - am curious because in Canada vinegar is $3/gallon while micro-restore is ~$50/gallon. if the vinegar does the same job it could potentially save me a LOT of money... is the Rags to Riches worth the money over vinegar?
Hi Pan and all who reads this! I have a question about foam cannon soap. I watched your videos and learned how to wash car correctly, but the question is, can you use soap mixture next time, i wash my car with foam cannon, and time to time i have to spill it out, and is it good to use the same soap mixture the next wash?? Thanks
Great job Pan!! Great video!
Thanks Levi! 👍🏻 Happy new year brother!
I have the exact washer and dryer. Ive had excellent success washing on speed wash ( warm, extra dirty) and drying on speed dry ( warm and time varies..up to 1:30 hours for drying towels, @30 minutes for all others).
Can you do a review of the best microfiber towel detergents?
P&S Rags to Riches, Autofiber Micro-Restore, 3D Towel Kleen, Chemical Guys Microfiber Wash, Adam's Towel & Pad Revitalizer, GG Microfiber Wash
The best I have ever tested is Rags to Riches hands down. The only one in that list I didn’t try is 3D.
Hi Pan, have you tested Gyeon Towel Wash? We don't get US products here in the UAE, not able to get Rags to Riches. Only options are Carpro MFX (not easily available) and Gyeon Towel Wash. How good are they vs the Rags to Riches?
Will try the Rags to Riches.
What is your current microfiber detergent?
I use Dawn dish soap.Try it. just let soak then rince out.@@PanTheOrganizer
Is dawn dish soap ok
You shouldn’t be using dishwashing liquid in your washing machine.
What happens if I put my microfiber to wash with a Clorox cleaner ?
Thanks! What are your opinions on using an APC or some alkaline media right after using some sort of coating, for example drying a car efter using wet coat. Then when you get home, you wash them in the machine with a mikro fiber detergent? (for me, it takes 30-60 min to get home after a car wash). Or will the mikro fiber wash to its job anyway?
Throw the towels in your wash bucket until you can wash. That will prevent the wet coat from drying on the towels and less likely becoming hydroponic over time.
I use paper towels to dry my car. (Just kidding. Shock value comment lol). Great video as always! I’ll definitely be applying this after we get thru the deep freeze here in Texas.
Hehe when I read your first phrase my mouth was wide open like WTF? Good shock value indeed!! HAHA
HI Pan,
Thank you for the informative videos. I have this detergent ,Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10x Free Liquid Laundry Detergent, Unscented .Would this detergent be acceptable?
Thanks! I don't know that detergent. You'd have to look up the ingredients and make sure it doesn't have fabric softeners or bleaches.
Hi, if I bought a lot of new microfibers for glass, interior and drying towels, can I pre-wash them before first use all together or it will be better to pre-wash all of them separately?
Wash your glass towels separately.
@@PanTheOrganizer how often should I wash microfiber dryer towels?
Get that 1 milly subs
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Are the detergent sheets like Earth Breeze okay to use?
Never heard of it. You'd have to check to see if it's free of bleaches, free of scent, free of dyes, free of fabric softeners, etc.
so you do a separate loads for each towel ? glass , interionr ect ... these towels are not labeled. you cannot remember whats what
@begaqincer most detailers colour coordinate their towels. For example, I use my black towels for wheels and tires, blue for glass, yellow for interior, orange for polishes.
@@mohamdah6206 ohh great point. I purchased a six pack. that won't work under that premise ..this seems like a lot of work
Question. If I previously used liquid softener in my washer, will there be any residual in subsequent loads when my microfiber towels are washed with the proper detergent (no softener obviously)?
I’ve noticed a ring around the drum over time and the liquid fabric softener doesn’t fully flush out. I always clean the agitator and drum with vinegar and a scrub brush before washing my towels. Then do an empty load to flush everything out.
@@DerPic Thanks for the suggestion!
I would clean your washing machine if I were you. And you should as part of regular maintenance anyways. Here's my popular tutorial on that topic: ruclips.net/video/wFubFK5vdOc/видео.htmlsi=UXXgFjVb26bd6OVS
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks! I’ve seen your video previously and do your procedure monthly! It helps a lot.
I am just yelling on my dirty microfiber towels and the next day it all clean.
Hunh?
@@PanTheOrganizer It's how my mind vocalizing the preview picture. ))) Thank you for this great videos! I like the style. Very educational. It's lifted my cleaning/washing culture to the new level.
Ah haha ok thanks for clarifying!! I was wondering what you were talking about. Thanks for the kind words about my videos, I appreciate it. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer RUclips recommendation. Aka big brother, skynet, artificial intelligence - they saw me cleaning my car and decided that I deserve to level up, so they recommended me this channel. Now I have all kind of chemicals, clay, brushes, towels and yesterday a bough 3 mirka - 3" random, 3" rotary, 1" random. So next I gonna watch the videos about coats and when this winter gone, I'll be ready to rumba!))
Thank you for the informative video. I prefer to go to a laundromat to keep the chemicals out of my washer.
Thanks for watching.
If you use drier sheets, your drier will contaminate them just from what's on the drum. Hanging dry is better.
I never use drying sheets.
@PanTheOrganizer I'll one up you, I don't do laundry. Lol
(Also, why not dish detergent? Cuts grease, just wash it in a bucket so the machine doesn't overflow.)
I keep saying give Pan a tv show this man is a genius humble and sincere and takes pride in everything he does!
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it!
Not only is he promoting a particular product but you still gave a homemade recipe of vinegar and water,much appreciated my man....
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer Does this video include instructions for cleaning terry cloth waxing (automotive) towels?
Here’s some extra game changing tips from me as well. Kirkland free and clear detergent has been outperforming any other big box brand for me. Also, do an extra rinse cycle in your wash. You’ll be surprised as to how much detergent was left behind with a single rinse. That extra rinse alone brought back a more softer and absorbing towel. If your towels are super dirty for a pre treatment a bit of dawn dish soap hand washing does the trick for me quick and easy. Just rinse it thoroughly before throwing it in the washer because it still needs a traditional wash.
Edit: I know Pan said use an extra rinse setting but that’s not what I meant. In my case, I let the wash and rinse cycle complete and then I will turn the machine back on in the rinse setting.
Good tips. Also found dawn or an APC as a presoak, hand agitation, rinsing and then washing cleans the towels better with very dirty towels. People will argue it’s just staining but I disagree. Its grime the detergent alone couldn’t remove. Also, white vinegar has cleaning power and also flushes out detergent residue during the rinse cycle.
I also use the Kirkland free and clear with the extra rinse, wow, small world!
@@DerPic 100% agree. Those “stains” can almost always be lightened up significantly if not removed with proper treatment due to the nature of the material. My wife uses white vinegar on some laundry loads as well. I’ll give it a shot next time with the towels!
@@calluellen1420 nice!
I heard free 😂
Pan, Thanks for revisiting this topic. For those of us that have seen your other videos on this topic, this length of video hit the sweet spot for those of us that have limited time to watch.
Thanks again and I always enjoy your content!
Thanks for the positive feedback! Yeah over the years, my channel adds hundreds of thousands of new subscribers yearly, so many have never seen the older tutorials, and things also change every now and then, either techniques or products used. Here's a good example, as Rags to Riches detergent wasn't yet available when I did my previous tutorial on cleaning towels. :)
Using a fragrance free detergent, I add half a cup of white vinegar.... works for me.
That's right, and they keep very absorbent
4 years later, and you're still spitting the same truth and using the same washer and dryer! I remember seeing your original video in that tiny wash room when I first started detailing my own cars. Thank for you the years of knowledge!
I appreciate that!
We can really tell that Pan's knowledge about detailing is top-notch even years have passed.
I recently purchased the “rags to riches”. As usual, your timely video is so valuable. Thanks again Pan 😊👍🏾
Thanks!
Great tutorial Pan. I never stop learning from you. I tend to buy more microfiber towels so i am always putting brand new towels on the paint. The used ones get downgraded to wheels, interiors, engine bays, etc. Ultimately become shop towels for oil or other nasty needs before making it into dumpster.
Blessings from USA 🇺🇸
Thanks TripleG !!
I gotta agree 100%
I believe pan mentioned not to use new microfiber towels before an initial wash. I noticed the difference in no small lint particles.
Thanks so much for the video! I am 77 years old and I never realized there was a specific way to care for microfiber towels. Prior to watching this video I would just chuck them in with other laundry items. I actually noticed that my old microfiber towels did not work as well. They did not pick up water avidly and left streaks. Rather than buy the Rags to Riches I purchased Chemical Guys Microfiber wash. The directions call for using HOT water (and yes "hot" is in all caps). I am in the process of running 1 load on cold and 1 on hot. My hot water measures 130 degrees at the tap so i should be Okay. My understanding is that hot water heaters are always initially set at 120 degrees in order to prevent accidental scald burns particularly to young children.
What are your thoughts on the Chemical Guys Product? Thanks again for an enlightening video!
Can't you just use Dawn soap and hand wash them?
Hello Pan. A few years ago (3-4 years ago) you used to use Micro-Restore Microfibre Detergent over the one from P&S. What happened and why did you stop using it? I find the Micro-Restore more powerful at cleaning the towel. This is the video I am referring to: ruclips.net/video/t_ryfGlkE9I/видео.htmlsi=BJ46UeiZzc3DNwOc
Pan, great video as always! I’ve been following these instructions since you put out your first videos, with the addition the Rags To Riches detergent in the last couple of years. I have 3 problems that persist though. The first issue is with window cleaning cloths. I’ve used both the Rag Company’s waffle weave towels and premium glass cleaning towels. After 2-3 proper wash/dry cycles they start to leave tiny microfibers behind on the glass. I read this could be due to the microfibers already breaking down. I guess that makes since, but I figured they would last longer than just a few washes.
Another issue is towels I’ve used for applying and buffing off my spray sealants leave actual lint behind on my car’s paint. I’ve used both Chemica Guys Professional Grade towel and the Meguiar’s Supreme shine towel. Always pre-washed them and then washed them separately from other MF towels. Even ran an extra dryer cycle on them to gather more lint before using them.
The third issue is towels used for more general tasks seem to trap small pieces of dirt that won’t wash out. Often have to pick them out with tweezers.
Any suggestions for these problems would be great!
@johnrohrs9482 Buy the Klin Glass towels. Expensive but its the best in existence. Their drying towels are head and shoulders above the rest as well.
Here I’ve been taking my microfiber towels straight from the plastic packaging. That explains them turning green when I wipe dirt from the car
What if i dont have enough to justify seperate loads. lets say I have 6 drying towels, 6 window towels, and 6 wash mitts. is it safe to just wash them all together?
Ideally you'd wash your glass towels separately all the time, so they don't accumulate lint from the other towels. The rest you can wash together.
thanks @@PanTheOrganizer you really are the champ!
Hey pan I love your videos and have been watching them for a little over a year now. I am a detailer who is just now starting to get into paint corrections and ceramic coatings. I have been doing a lot of research and have used koch chemie’s products and love almost every single one. I have the compounds and polishes from their brand but I am looking for reviews on their ceramic coating, but can’t seem to find any reviews online, will you be doing a review on koch chemies compounds, polishes, and ceramic coatings anytime soon?
If I get enough viewer requests for such videos, I will look into it.
Thanks about the kind words for my videos!
I use oxiclean for the pre soaking before washing the next day
I pre soak mine in dish soap and hang dry.
If you washing powder is being left in clothes then you are using a crap detergent
Or a poorly performing washer. I have never had an issue.
Who thinks Pan has ceramic-coated his washer and drying machine? 😂
I wish I had the motivation to clean like you....
😂😂
Well, time to buy new towels, again 😢
I’m guessing you placed them in the dryer on high heat?
I always wash my rags by hand and let them air dry. I avoid as many chemicals as possible in my washer and dryer.
And clean out the lint screen on your dyer, because it holds in the heat in the dryer.
Great video. Apparently I've been washing in hot and drying in hot for 10 years and the microfiber towels still work well.
You might think they work well, when in reality they are most likely good for trash. Washing in warm water doesn’t matter. It’s drying in hot cycles that kills the fibers. Any producer of microfiber towels will tell you that. Including the guys at The Rag Company, well respected in the industry.
But do as you please. 👍🏻
@@PanTheOrganizer I was cleaning severe areas and decided to Nuke the towels with hot water and dryer instead of new towels each use. I put in 1/2 cup of 5% vinegar and 1/2 cup of borax and also some Tide Free and Clear. The towels go from smelling terrible and looking gross to looking and smelling clean.
@@PanTheOrganizer I'm sure you are right on your temperatures, however I had to deal with dangerous substances and it was either NUKE the towels in hot water and drier or buy new towels every use which is too expensive.
Most domestic hot water is 120 degrees. Hot should be fine.
i guess its also okay to line dry if you machine does not have ‘ cold ambient drying setting ?
Thanks for mentioning they should feel grabby. I was worried that it would scratch, but it eased my mind to know that’s how they’re supposed to feel.
👍🏻 Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
And what if i don't have enough towels for using in washing machine? Just use hand wash?
Do you have any advice on which drying mode to use on the Miele T1? It doesn't have an AirDry mode, and the Delicate mode can still heat up to 50°C
I don't know those machines unfortunately.
I do have some older used towels I would like to restore if I can. So fater I soak them and the water is dirty, should I wring out the towels to get rid of any standing dirty water in the towels before putting them through a normal wash?
Yes, wring them out, and then put them for a wash in your washing machine, using a quality microfiber detergent. Warm water (not hot), extra rinse.
Of course there are limits to restoring old towels depending on how old or damaged they are. If there were heated often at high heat in the dryer, you can't restore that, the fibers will likely have melted or curled up.
So that explains why my microfiber towels were performing very poorly.... I basically used the same detergent for my clothes (tide with oxi) as well as drying them in high heat with dryer sheets.....
Oh nooo!!! Now you know though.
I presoak ANY microfiber towels/cloths w ANY dirt marks….x 12 hrs….
I tried presorting towels based on their function, sorry I don’t have the time nor qty of towels to presort.
I presoak dirtiest , I then use Spray & Wash on darkest dirt streaks, let it soak in 30 minutes, wash in warm….extra rinse, dry on lowest dryer setting.
Only diffs from non-visibly soiled microfibers….no presoak, no Spray & Wash….TAP WATER (coldest), extra rinse, lowest dryer setting.
Ifffff, dirt/grime streaks persist …I add Borax…yep…granular detergent, and wash a second time. Extra rinse eliminates any granules, so no worries.
I think an impt point to add…microfibers don’t last forever, even after reviving….so it is important to retire them after time….Costco or Walmart has affordable microfibers so I swap them out every 3-4 years.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And your last point I fully agree. There's a limit to a towel's lifespan, and if you try to "rejuvenate it" and it still doesn't work, that means the towel has gone beyond the point of needing to be replaced.
How did you discover my channel by the way?
Pan, what's your recommendation for DIYers who don't amass as many dirty towels and probably don't have as many as someone with a detailing business to begin with? For example: I have 4-6 dedicated glass towels and I only use 1-3 at most per-wash/dry. Since it is not economical, I have always washed these right alongside my other microfiber towels (primarily used only for drying, occasionally they might have a some Bead Maker for a quick drying aid/topper) with the only separation being the dirtiest/most grimy towels from wheels or other areas where dirt or harsher chemicals were picked up.
I would keep the towels used for compounds/polishes seperate from all the others for sure as they contain abrasives, and the super disgusting greasy ones (engine bays,etc) separate. For the rest, it's not the end of the world if you wash the microfiber towels together.
I like soaking my towels in some DIY detail rinseless. Works great. I also do a bit of pre scrubbing by agitating the towels onto the grit gaurd. 😊
Thanks for watching!
I enjoy washing my own vehicles. I'm by no means a proffessional. Help me understand why I would use a foam cannon or a pressure washer. It seems that rinsing the vehicle then using a pump up spray can to spray the vehicle with whatever you choose like a washless. After allowing it to sit, I could use a sponge or mitt to wash my vehicle. Afterwhich I rinse the vehicle with my hose at a low pressure. I need your comments.
See my tutorial on washing a car like a pro here: ruclips.net/video/7Koj5j2Es5U/видео.html
Thanks for the great tips, @pantheorganizer. I don’t wish to wash microfibre cloth used for car wash in the same machine I used for my regular laundry. Is it possible to hand wash the microfibre cloth?
I have never attempted to hand wash my towels. I'm not sure that would be very effective to remove detailing chemicals.
I take my towel and soak them in Dawn dish soap for about 1 hr and then after washing again with clean water and soaking in warm clean water then squeezing out access water and air dry. The Dawn soap gets rid of all dirt and any kind of protection on the towels.
Hello, I am curious, have long have you been doing this with your towels? Have you noticed a decrease in performance or premature wear? I like to try different methods, so that’s why I ask, Thank you!
Do you have any suggestions for the person who washes one car every two weeks? In other words, one wash doesn’t dirty enough towels to run the washer and dryer. In the past, I’ve just put the dirty towels in a bucket and wash them every 6 weeks (3 car washes). Should they be stored in water or a P&S solution until they’re put into the washing machine? Or, stored dirty and dried naturally? Any thoughts?
While I'm not Pan, I personally just wash them each time. Storing them in water for weeks, even with cleaning solutions can allow for mold/mildew/algae to start growing. Storing dry but dirty allows the harsh chemicals to eat away or harden the towels. You can also manually wash them by doing the bucket soak method Pan suggests at the end and then manually agitate them. Pour everything out, put clean water in the bucket and do it again to rinse them and finally take them out and air dry. To me that's too much work, though. I just balance the towels the best I can on each side of the washing machine and set it to the "speed wash" setting with an extra rinse. Hopefully that helps.
In the same boat. I have a dirty towel bucket I throw them in as long as they aren’t wet. The ones that are very dirty I will presoak the night before I know I am doing wash. Don’t want to soak towels for days or weeks on end. Any towels used for protection get soaked right away, agitated/hand washed and rinsed out to prevent the towels from becoming hydrophobic.
I don't take chances and wash my towels after each use.
Very helpful video Pan. Tried the soak method with white vinegar and then washed the microfiber towels with all free& clear but after the wash the towels still had a bit of smell of the white vinegar. Is it still safe to use the towels on the car? Or what do you recommend?
Yes it’s still safe.
did all this and the black stains did not come out of my yellow microfiber towels at all....very dissapointed
The dirt will be removed, but there are times where a dye stain can't be removed. Two different things. So your towels will be clean, but if they are stained, there aren't miracles at that point.
What is a small load vs a large load in the context of this video or in the context of this detergent? I've seen the subjective measure of laundry vary quite a bit.
If you have less than ten towels, it's a small load. If you have 30+ towels, it's a big load. It's not scientific by any means, just use common sense. If it seems like a lot of towels, it's usually a sign it's a big load.
How many minutes do you wash them in machine for? I have 20minute wash on my machine for water saving. Is that enough or do I have to use 1 hour wash?
I go for the normal setting which is about 1 hour.
Does all the microfiber maintenance methods apply to drying towels as well?
Yes and microfiber wash mitts too
Literally was watching this and remembered the microfiber towels I washed last night. Went and found them all dried and ready for the trash can (wife dried them in high 😂).
Oh nooo!!! Hopefully she now knows how to clean microfiber towels in the future.
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Great informative video.
Is that a Christopher Ward twelve Ti on your wrist ?
That is correct! You have good observation skills! 😄👍🏻
And you have very good taste in watches.
I have a sealander will probably get a twelve later in the year ,beautiful watch
@@PanTheOrganizer
Cw trident owner here 😎
If we are separating our towels for the wash cycle, can we let some of them air dry and then once all the towels have been washed throw them all in the dryer together so you’re only doing one dry cycle?
Yes.
Do you put the detergent you are showing in the washing machine drawer or directly inside the machine ?
In the detergent drawer.
Nice watch you got there 🤩 is it the Christopher Ward “the twelve”?
Correct! 👍🏻
What do you do if you still have linting I feel like I’ve tried everything. Please help me
Hi John. It's hard to troubleshoot those things as we don't have enough information here. What brand of towels are you using? What detergent do you use? Did you try reaching out to the brand that produces your towel (or the supplier where you purchased them from) and ask them to help you troubleshoot?
Can you use bleach to take off really dirty microfiber towels?
No,just pre soak them, or might be time for a new set
Tutoriel très intéressant et instructif Pan... Je vais suivre tes conseils pour les futurs lavages de mes microfifres préférés ! 😊👍
The Tide liquid you show is what i use, and even though it's free of all the things you said to avoid, my microfiber towels are "sticky" after washing them. I keep my glass waffle weave microfiber towels seperate from the ones i use on just the paint/chassis of the car to prevent lint getting on my glass towels (doesn't really work), but yeah my microfiber towels for the chassis are coming out sticking to each other, the waffle weave microfiber towels i use don't seem to be sticky though (My chassis microfiber towels are GSM 350 for the most part). I use the same washer dryer that i use for my clothes, i can't afford to get a separate washer dryer for my microfiber products.
I don't use fabric softeners when i wash the microfiber towels, and i wash/dry them on low heat, never high heat. So what is causing my towels to be sticky after drying them? Air drying takes a ridiculously long time, i can't go that route so i don't know if that's the issue, but that wreaks havoc on your electric bill because of how long the dryer has to run to get the even remotely dry, so i put it on the lowest level of heat possible when drying.
I have not used the rags to riches product, i don't know if i even have to considering i'm using the liquid detergent you have shown in the video? That's what im using, as i previously mentioned.
Rags to Riches is the best to clean microfiber towels for sure.
@@PanTheOrganizer The problem with using Rags to Riches is this. I feel like if you want to keep Waffle Weave Microfiber towels clean of lint, it doesn't matter what wash detergent you use because if you are using the same washer/dryer for your regular clothes, and then you use it for your Microfiber towels, the lint from your regular clothes/towels etc, they are leaving lint behind in the dryer.
Cross contamination is a real thing and only the die hard detailers like yourself, who probably have seperate wash/dryers for your regular clothes, and your detailing cloths, have the luxury of avoiding the cross contamination.
Just a quick correction about temperature. The HOT setting on the washing machine is not going to be the same temperature as the water heater. The washing machine regulates that down with a mix of cold water as needed. It will probably not be above 130 F.
Hey pan i have a bunch of drying towels , lately ive noticed that they wont even dry a full size suv like they use to before. They seem to be clogged or something or maybe its time to throw them away and get new ones. Any way to unclogg them. I was then with a free and clear detergent , wash them separate and tumble dry on very low heat.
Hard to say as I don't know what products you used with your towels. If you have been using drying aids and quick detailers with them, they will get clogged over time, if you don't wash them properly after each use. And there's also the factor or age. If the towels have been used extensively for a long time, they will wear out eventually.
One way to try and rejuvenate them is to soak them in warm water with a few ounces of the best microfiber detergent here: amzn.to/4d95X6w
Let them soak in that solution over night. The next day, ring them out, and wash them in the washing machine, using the same microfiber detergent. And dry them.
If they still don't absorb water correctly after that, you know that towels are good for the trash, and buy new ones.
@@PanTheOrganizer always appreciate you brother pan , thank you for the advice
Hey new subscriber. Love the videos. So much great information. I just got a new car and trying to take the best care of the pant I can. I purchased microfiber towels and accidentally washed them with powdered soap before watching this video. Do I have to buy new ones now or can I just wash them again with the correct detergent?
I have some Microfibers I bought at Sam’s Club many years ago, that I have never opened. They are maybe 8 years old. Are they still good?
They should be as they were never used. Just remember to wash them before their first use.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks!
Can towels used to level ceramic coating be washed or are they one and done use only?
It’s always best to throw them out. Don’t take any chances. Towels and applicators used to apply true coatings (those in glass towels) are always thrown away after use.
Can I use an APC to pre-soak / spot treat a really dirty microfibre towel before laundering with rags to riches? Or is there perhaps a better way to essentially pre-treat something very dirty?
Yes you could pre-soak overnight in warm water and APC, or pre-soak overnight in a few ounces of Rags to Riches and warm water. As you wish.
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks!
I know that detailing is by nature a bit OCD and we like to make things complicated but I've been through gallons of Rags to Riches vs. gallons of just a neutral detergent and I've noticed absolutely zero in terms of difference. Now, rags to riches is actually a decent value so if it makes you feel better use it but dont fear a neutral detergent.
They may be microfiber but at the same time they're just towels people. We use them to wipe stuff, spread stuff or dry stuff.
I think the more important general message here is to take proper care of your microfiber towels. Regardless if you use a microfiber specific detergent, or another detergent that works, what's key is to use the appropriate steps to care for them, that way they will last for a long time and perform at the level they're supposed to. ;)
@@PanTheOrganizer exactly. Just do your best and take care of them. At the end of the day it's a towel. Part of the reason I like your channel is you're happy to go the OCD route people like us love but you give normal people a much less intimidating option. If we want people to take care of their vehicles and enjoy it, making it seem like rocket science isn't productive yet I see it constantly on here.
I think a flaw in the detail community on RUclips that turns people away before they ever start is overanalyzing. When we make something like washing a towel a 5 step process that involves buying a specialized detergent a lot of people say no thanks. If it's explained as you do that they can just buy neutral detergent at their local grocery store and it'll work fine they're far more likely to stick around. I watch videos where they use 2 products and 4 different brushes to clean a wheel for example when the reality is an APC and a single brush would do the same thing. It's fun for those of us that take 2 hours to wash our exterior but for someone looking up how to clean a wheel it is an immediate turn off.
Personally I've got shelf after shelf full of products and I enjoy testing them but it's something you have to build into and the RUclips detailing community seems to forget that at times. Most people just want a clean car at the end of the day and they want it as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Absolutely perfectly explained, as always. 😇This is exactly how you should treat your towels, not otherwise 😇
Yes! Thank you!
Is it the normal wash setting used for the settings displayed?
Yes. Just no warmer than “warm”. Add “extra rinse “ option as well.
Correct.
Hi Pan. I use distilled white vinegar along with All Free detergent. Does the vinegar help with the cleaning in your opinion?
The information I know, is that the vinegar helps to soften the towels, without leaving a coating on them
Vinegar has cleaning power and also flushes out any remaining detergent during the rinse cycle.
With Rags to Riches, it's not necessary to use vinegar. But with other detergents, yes I also put a bit of white vinegar in the fabric softener compartment and that helps.
Hello pan! I sent you a mail, im starting new car detailing supplies company and i would love you to review my products
Tide is the shittiest product ever.
Top tip for cleaning dirty stained microfibre cloths. Spray the affected areas with 1:1 household ammonia and liquid detergent. Aggressive stuff, but highly effective. Use outside as this mix is not pleasant
Really been enjoying watching your videos. I'm curious, only just started and bought colour coded towels, but not many of each. Now my question is, can I soak them all together for 24/48 hours and then wash them all together? As otherwise I'm looking at 3 hour cycles per colour, 15 hours of washing machine just for one car. Do you have any suggestions?
Hi which part of the drawer do I add it in? The softener section?
The microfiber detergent? You add it in the main detergent section.
Pour des linges micro fibres très sales avec de la graisses et du sable/terre, est-il préférable de les tremper quelques fois avant de les mettre à la laveuse? Y a-t-il une procédure différente et plus rapide?
How do you set up your soap dispenser on the washing machine - I’ll have to read our manual - for 30ml or 60ml (can you use pods that meet the same specifications ?
Hmm, good point soaking microfiber towels with H2O and vinegar (?). Ok!
hi，my dryer could setting to 45 degree Celsius，could this mode used to dry the towel？😮
Don't use any heat, or use the LOWEST heat setting.
@@PanTheOrganizer 👍thanks alot
Thank you for sharing this information,!!
Glad it was helpful!
you're using the same machines that you wash your bedding and clothes in? Are you not concerned with all of the chemicals in the car wash cleaners/detailers/degreasers etc coating the wash tub and your dryer tub? Doesn't seem like a good idea to use the same machines as you wash your household stuff in.
I have been doing this for decades and never had issues. Never. I also clean the washing machine once every other month or so, as shown in my popular washing machine cleaning/maintenance tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/wFubFK5vdOc/видео.htmlsi=qVslEfL8sr4mOqjU
@@PanTheOrganizer okay thanks for the info.
I was going to ask same question but glad to find my answer here. My machine has presoak, deep water and extra rinse. I use all these options and clean the machine after washing the microfiber towels. Great video as always
Pan can I pre soak my rags in a tub of sort with a micro fiber regenerative/ cleaner and then put them in the family washer with just a plain soap. In this theory I was thinking that one it’s doing a light hand wash ( I obviously would try to regurgitate the rags while sitting in the tub like a electric paint mixer system of sort ) and it gets all the heavy chemicals out before I put them in the family washer so one it’s not leaving a bunch of chemicals in the washer to possibly ruin our clothing and two it’s been pre cleaned before the main wash. I rather do an extra step or spend a little more on cleaner until I can afford to figure out a second washer or better system as growing kids clothing ain’t cheap nowadays.