HOW TO WASH MICROFIBER TOWELS PROPERLY
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2021
- How to wash microfiber towels the easy way for Beginners. I will show how to properly clean microfiber (microfibre) cloths in a simple step by step guide that anyone can follow along to.
Microfiber Towels face tough challenges and although they are essentially delicate they can take a lot of wear and tear but poor cloth cleaning techniques can end up resulting in short term life for them so this video will cover all the topics you need to know.
I cover everything you need to know about how to clean them by hand, Washing machine Temperature, plus rinse cycle and speed.
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More tips and tricks for better cloths:
🔴 Don't mix with your clothing or any other fabric or you will end up with lint clinging onto the cloths.
🔴 Don't reuse cloths or towels after ceramic coatings. (not to be confused with Ceramic spray sealants).
🔴 Don't Pressure wash your towels as you may damage the fibres making them less effective at cleaning and polishing.
🔴 Avoid using fabric conditioner and avoid household detergents that may contain scents.
🔵 Organise them into piles such as interior, polishing cloths, wheels etc..
🔵 Add a small shot of vinegar to reduce hard water damage.
The detergent of choice for this video is Valet Pro Microfibre Reviver the one I mainly use. Although I do like to try others too and below i have listed some alternatives available in the UK.
Microfibre Washing detergents I recommend (UK):
Valet pro microfibre reviver - amzn.to/3lHnpGk
Chemical Guys Microfiber Wash cleaning detergent
Auto Finesse Micro Wash
Carpro MFX detergent
Duel Auto Care (Laundry)
Autobrite Direct Clean Towels
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This guy is so amazing and generous - giving us all his knowledge and experience for free.
Thanks so much im launching a new channel that features (how to videos only) so its purely to help people
Good advice. I tend also to put my dirtier cloths on a quick wash cycle before doing them with the others. A lot of the dirt and contaminants are then removed beforehand. I also use a lower spin speed with them as they're already wet then before the others are added in a new wash. It saves some water & energy in a way. I still have some cloths that I bought 10 years ago. Okay, they're not front line any more, but still have a use! Take care and keep the content coming ☺
Thanks jamie. The next video Will be a real good one featuring some lovely cars
As always, it’s very interesting to watch your ideas and tips. My method is to use a pure soap product like ‘Fairy’ liquid washing soap (Because of the additives avoid using a biological soap or Bold which contains a conditioner) and avoid powder or sachet products as these do not always dissolve properly at low temperature. Using Fairy or a supermarket own brand product is a bit cheaper than using a dedicated micro fibre soap and works just as well. I NEVER, EVER, use a conditioner as this damages the pile and stops the towels working properly (absorbency) and has the potential to cause streaking on glass and paintwork. Incidentally never use conditioner on your teams replica football shirt or other tops that are designed to wick perspiration as conditioner effects their functionality too.
I have another step I use occasionally, which is soak them in vinegar solution. I do this after hand washing in water and before putting them in the washing machine.
It removes some of the more stubborn oils and restores absorbency for water, especially after using them to apply wax/polish.
It also helps in case you accidentally used fabric softener, which happened to me several times.
Wow learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
thanks Darwin
Top job Dave 👌🏻🤩👍🏻
Thanks mate
Brilliant information,, thank you,,,,
Thank you very much
Thanks for the informative video. Very helpful :)
Glad it was helpful! thanks
Very informative video! Despite of the video length, this is One of the most detailed microber cleaning video! Keep it up
Thank you
Love it mate keep it up 👍🏻 ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Thanks for creating this channel I learned a huge lot from you Greetings From Malta 🇲🇹
Thanks so much. Happy to keep creating if it helps others
Great video Dave, I learned something new today, from watching other video on this same topic, I have to say for me you nailed it, Great video Dave👏👏👏👌
Thanks so much. I removed a few other bits as they were too offensive for RUclips but will upload it on Facebook lol
@@epicautomotivedetailing 😅😅
Thank you for the video Dave. Very sound advice you gave there 👍. Another point to remember is to avoid using any fabric conditioner. Keep up the good work mate. PS your golden Labrador is gorgeous.
Thanks mate appreciate it 🙏
Really liking these concise informative videos, thanks. Quick question: do you store your detailing products in a garage/shed in the UK winter? I have bought a couple of hundred pounds in products this year and don't want them to spoil if left in the garage which is sub zero at times. Should they be bought indoors? Thanks again.
Thanks mate. So in winter I out chemicals in my house. (we have like a heated shed where washing machine is which is handy ) my main chemicals for daily use are in caddy's so I can easily get them in and out as and when 👌
Great advice and lovely woofer!
Thank you 🙏
Hi Dave, great tip for the microfiber cloths,using the liquid for them helps.and saves buying more 😁.
Thanks Steven 🙏
Hi Dave, Love your channel and the wealth of knowledge you share with us. I have a question about towels used with ceramic/graphene coatings, can they be washed and reused on paint? Even the Turtle Wax Ceramic Coating spray or other SiO2/graphene sprays, would the towels with the cured coating in them scratch paint? Thanks, Andy
Hello mate thank you. The sprays are slightly different to your proper ceramic coatings. For your Gtechniq coatings for example then no you can't use them again unfortunately
Great video will just add that by making sure you don’t at any detergent or conditioner some people need that pointed out believe it or not . and if i’m really greasy from engine bay et pre-wash with distilled vinegar is great and doesn’t damage the clothes .
Thanks Simon
Good job 👍
Thank you
Great tips,love you man!
Will use this for my microfibers from now on ! :D
Thanks very much. I put a list below of other brands too. I normally buy a few different ones to see which is best so still got few but this one for me so far has been great
@@epicautomotivedetailing i bought a car pro drying towen,ultra hydrophobic,hope it will be okay to wash.
I'm sure it will mate
Thanks Dave. I do this already but must learn to colour code. That is a really good tip. You must spend ages washing your towels mate.
That's where I came up with a cunning plan. My wife does the washing 👏👏
A big 👍 from me on this video.
Awesome video mate. Ive really wondered how you keep track of what towel is for what/ how you clean them. Also, your dog is very cute
Great video as always dave, I was wondering what was the best way to clean my microfiber clothes and towels 👍👍👍
Thanks mate I'm sure other people have their own ways but that's cool I just do it my way and it works for me
Great video Dave
Once washed I have been known to use the mrs hairdryer on the cold setting whilst they are on the drying wrack. I don’t have a huge amount of cloths but it does seem to work well.. honest!
Nice one thanks for the tip mate
Genius, that is what i do. Another tip for you, if it is a nice sunny day with no or very little wind, hang then out to dry and use a blower that you use for drying your car to start them drying, it helps fluff them up. I bought one on ebay, just a small portable rechargeable one, was cheap and works well for car and drying micro-fibre towels.
Any thoughts on using a dedicated microfibre wash? Currently I’m using ODK Plush Microfibre Wash, but if I’m honest I can’t tell much difference between that and a delicates liquid wash from Sainsbury’s....
Hi Ben i currently use Valet pro. Didnt realise odk did one but may check it out
I have ecover liquid laundry detergent which is free from additives (fabric softener) but it does have a lavender fragrance.
I also have some powder laundry detergent which is completely free from fabric softener and fragrance.
Which should I use?
Liquid detergent is always better my friend
Alway wonder if cleaning microfibre correctly, so many cleaning products to clean them with.. great vid as always.( also nice dog,just got a lab🐕)👍
Thanks Paul 🙏
Amazing content as always. I have a heated air dryer, in my outhouse (only place it will fit) but it still takes forever for them to dry, especially my drying towels. I don't have enough towels to justify once a week yet, but I'm sure i will in the future lol
Just don't tell anyone who loves the planet lol
@@epicautomotivedetailing I'd rather upset a few of them than a nice car owner!
Don't know why I have been commenting on my personal instead of my business page
great video Dave, i use AM Details MF wash, its great and all i need to do is lower my RPM and not lump them all together, do mine at 1200 and they are very flat, but wife is good at fluffing them up, but some of the deep fibre buffing cloths seem to occasionally leave little white dusty bits of residue (almost like static dust) - not sure what it is.
Thanks mate appreciate it. Haven't tried that yet. I did have a wife reference in the video but being smart I removed it before it went live 😁
Very interesting and helpful, thank you! I’m more of a part time weekend detailer and full time aircraft mechanic. As for what you found… I’m guessing some sort of old pasta? Taste it🤣
Lol there was more to this video but I removed it before it went live as it may if caused offense so I'll put it on Facebook page to reveal what it was
hey, just found this video.....thanks for the advice
what if you have forgot which microfiber towels you used for whatever purpose (mostly interior, windows) how do you get those clean and ready again....or do you just throw those away?
To be honest sometimes you can get away with it. I use a permanent marker and put a small P in corner for polish or M for multi surface etc
Question if I have one plush microfiber towel just used to dry the vehicle after a foam gun 2 bucket wash/rinse could that towel be hand washed
Yeah definitely
Hi Dave.
I use a very cheap, no frills detergent to clean my towels, but the drying towels get washed without detergent, just plain cold water.
Anyway
Great video.
Thanks for the info
Thanks Kevin 😃
Love the channel and content,just a quick question,how do you take care of the chamois for the window cleaning?
Thank you. I regularly wash it out and keep it damp. So leave in a carrier bag
Nice
Thank you
Just watched this now - very informative and clear. I would just like to know roughly how long you’d wash microfibre clothes/drying towels for. My guess would be 1:30 hours!? And what’s the most and least preferred setting, or does it not matter
Thanks Alex I give them a good hour
Can you use microfiber pads or microfiber cloths to apply Autoglym Super Resin Polish?
yes 100%
Hi this video gave me good info as I was doing cloth lets say not quite the same. Cheers
How long do you soaked the cloth in the bucket with detergent ?
Am I right your work in west Sussex ?
Cheers for now 👍👍
I soak for good 10 mins and scrub after if needed. I do the odd job in West Sussex but mainly Surrey
Perfect timing watching this as I’ve Just bought new detailing clothes. I will give this ago so thanks…
Oh and by the way I think that bit of alien junk you found was pasta 😂
lol yeah it was pasta. the kids just make a mess 😂
Dave was that a pancake ???? Another great video mate keep them coming 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚗🚗🚗
There was more to this video but it was too offensive for ads. Was a good scene as well
@@epicautomotivedetailing Shame you couldn't show it Dave
Dave totally shocked to see you airing your dirty laundry in public lol, great advice as always every day is a school day!!!!
Lol thanks
Hi Dave,
Just came across your videos and subscribes straight away! Love your honest reviews and down to earth approach. Can I ask where you get your towels from and microfiber clothes?
Gemma
Thanks Gemma that's lovely of you to say, thank you. I'm actually selling towels and cloths on my own website as of 8pm tonight actually so I managed to source some brilliant ones so they will be available on the epic automotive website. Also if you go to my channel homepage and click the shop button my products are available from RUclips too 🙌
@@epicautomotivedetailing placed my order, look forward to using it!
@@gemmasjetwashing1304 wow thanks so much Gemma. Please let me know how you get on. You can always DM me on Instagram if you need assistance with products 🙏
Dave, random question unrelated to your excellent video. Learnt somethings from that. Anyway, do you or any of your subscribers/followers have a solution to polishing silver aluminium trim on Mercedes cars? It's a common problem on Mercs but I can't seem to find the solution. Sorry to be so random, but I'm stuck!
I haven't made a video on that yet but to sum it up check this guy out 🙏 ruclips.net/video/rbG81CF9X4g/видео.html
@@epicautomotivedetailing Dave, you're an absolute gent. Thank you mate. Much appreciated. 🙏
On yum cars they told me to use no bio and white vinegar so is it better to use the detergent you use
Don't overthink it mate I just use this one but used other detergents in the past
Great tips i do the same, also dont ever use powder detergent in my early days i did that and did not go well xD
Thanks luis
I just want to ask how often do you have to machine wash you're drying towel. After every car dry should it be thrown in the washing machine?
Depends on how much it gets used and what it gets used on. I get through quite a lot
Can we use valetPro Reviver for a handwash?
I would wear gloves and rinse thoroughly but yes
this video made me laugh several times, especially 'Don't lick it' hahaha
😁
Very interesting mate!! My towels seems to go pretty hard when I dry them just putting them to drip dry! Really frustrating!!👎🏻
Give them a good whack mate sometimes I air dry in front of a fan which helps
Great information not to mix cloths. I would probably throw all cloths into the washing machine 😅 Although I dont clean car by myself, I use microfiber cloths in the house and I found it great to clean them in soda crystal powder. Btw beating the cloth made me cackle 😁
Thank you that took hours to make those 3 second skits lol
My drying towels are not absorbing anymore... I think it is because I use ceramic drying aid.
Is there a trick to bring them back to live. ?
How do you store used microfiber before you wash them? Will dried polish or paint protection ruin the mf?
Only throw them away if they have proper ceramic coatings on
Hi Dave quick question
I'm not a professional detailer
I only want to wash my own car so I won't be buying tons of cloths
How do I wash my cloths if I only have a few for each purpose? Like few for drying wheels, few for glass, interior, drying paint, etc.
So like 10 in total but all different purpose.
Thanks for the videos and keep up the great work
I`m a weekend warrior new to detailing. Personally I rinse them and then wash all of my microfibre cloths with AutoFinesse Micro Fibre Detergent on a delicate cycle with an extra rinse. Then air dry, or low heat tumble dry.
Ammo NYC did a video on cloth cleaning and explained how too high heat melts the microfibre ends so will scratch and swirl if this happens.
Cheers.
Do them by hand before washing machine mate that way by the time they have been hand Washed it shouldn't be too much problem to mix some of them
Another good tip is having a good washer, some washers can’t actually rinse properly or their not good at all at removing stains
Yeah I need to add more tips to description. Was going to make a longer video on this subject but was testing waters before I invested any more days editing so may do longer video next year
Hello Dave from Australia Mate ;) Good info there to keep them sorted, did you say to put in a cap full or a Cat full? the dog would find that very funny!!
Lol cap mate. Bet subtitles said cat 😺
@@epicautomotivedetailing No it didn't it said capper and green peas oh also washing bolt ha ha no wonder you can't get them clean lol
Microfiber become stiff even thanks to limestone. Giving a good spinning cycle eliminate moste of the water, observe your machine. At this speed the cloth is just attached to the washing machine chest, there's more stress rubbing it with your hands. For drying towels a good bath in an acid like vinegard can remove limestone effectively. Always make them tumble dry with these spicky balls to make them electrostatic again. Leaving them to dry naturally attracts dust and doesn't make the fluffy again...
Thank you for sharing 🙏👏
@@epicautomotivedetailing some years of trying and a group of professional detailers from Italy, that's our formula 😁 👍
@@LucaBonato Got a lovely Italian car in the next video. Did a few sneak peeks on instagram today
Limescale not limestone
In italiano sarebbe?
My glass cloths have gone a bit crap. Leaning fibres on the windscreen. Are they knackered ? Not even that old. Cheers Joe.
Did you wash them with normal clothes or anything cotton?
@@epicautomotivedetailing like the amateur I am yes I did unfortunately.
EPIC
Thanks mate
Can I have a dedicated towel for ceramic coating ? Rewash and reuse the same towel only for ceramic coating, is that okay?
I don't reuse ceramic coating towels
@@epicautomotivedetailing dang you just throw those away?
Good video, and i have done some research. I can buy 2 litres of non bleach, non softening detergent from Aldi, ideal for micro-fibre if you follow the correct method. From an auto store 1 litre of DEDICATED micro fibre cleaning detergent, nearly identical, i went to the trouble of checking their Data sheets. Aldi 2 litres for $4.80. Auto store 1 litre for $25.00. These companies are having a lend of us with some of their products, not all, some are specialised products, i realize that, but laundry detergent ain't one of them. Keep your videos coming.
That's very good research . Fair play you could start selling microfibre wash 🙏🙏
@@epicautomotivedetailing I hope i did not come across as being a smart alec. I just like comparing some products, and as consequence we can save some money sometimes. I have a friend who does resprays and details on high end cars and is well known in the hot rod and show scene. He can be a wealth of knowledge on different products. Really like all your stuff, you don't waffle and don't try and sell us stuff. Keep it going mate.😀
@@cudgee7144 not at all mate. Genuinely genius idea. Massive respect 👏
@@cudgee7144 and thanks so much. I try not to sell people stuff and will only showcase products that help me. Lots of people pushing all sorts of stuff out there
@@epicautomotivedetailing 😍👍
What cloth do you use if you need to clean mold from a car interior? I'm not comfortable with using microfiber cloths since they can only be washed at 40 degrees..
Best advice is throw away after cleaning mould
@@epicautomotivedetailingyes you're probably right. Just had an idea, to use old clothes that are cut up and can be thrown away afterwards.
@@Lauriah7 back in the day I used to do that 😁
I just hand washed them in a sink with a detergent, simple! Although tiring sometimes but only how my fancy is tickled.
Yeah I used to do that. I gave so many towels now. Definitely need some fresh ones
Nice points dave.........is it just me or do you have the slimmest washing machine in the world? Either that or your washing machine is part of your wall??? 😳😲, never seen that pal 🤣👌 good space saver!! Some good points on washing microfibre towels.....cheers pal 👍
Lol conspiracy theorists will say it wasn't a real washing machine 🤣
What about pads? I throw them in the washing machine as well together with my other clothes, but they always come out with a different color than they were used to be (they mostly turn black after the first wash). Are they still okay to use then?
Good question I always wash pads by hand and a toothbrush
40 degrees F or C?
I sit there like a madman brush the fluffy buffing cloths to get and bits up and make them fluffy. Kids think I’ve lost it.
Lol you don't get the boxing gloves out then.
i hear you, my cats just wait for them to be folded and on the worktop to be returned to the car shed, and then make a bed out of them, especially the buffing ones.
Confused now, the microfiber wash I am using says to wash at 60 degrees?
Wouldn't go too hot mate to be in safe side. But then again they can be replaced 😃
Tips to remove brake dust plz??
How do people rate valet pro products
I ordered few bits last month. Filmed a Ferrari with some and was impressed so far. Will be uploading next month
@@epicautomotivedetailing thank you. Just starting my mobile valeting business now. I was a valeter many years ago and used to use a company called Trafalgar direct. But wanted to find a bit more of a reputable company without charging the earth!
Meh ... that's a lot of money to spend on 1 bundle for each area/surface on the car. Geez. Car detailing business is really massive in terms of expenses (water-use, car washing products, car shining liquids, tools, machines etc.) I'm probably starting a company in Denmark, but Denmark is quite a harsh environment to build a company due to our high taxes, VAT and other fees n' expenses to the state + carbon dioxide financial accounting. We drown if freakin' loads of paperwork before we have a penny for ourselves. This really makes me wonder if car detailing industry is something I can or want to do - even though I love doing it 😔
Thanks for all your work in terms of putting out informations to us - appreciated a lot!
do u all wash your dirty microfiber in your regular clothing washing machine? do u get some polish if u wash your clothes later?
What happens if you don’t have microfibre detergent
Your better off just getting some the cost per wash is the same as normal detergent. So Keep dedicated detergent won't cost extra in reality
Oops, my wash routine is quick wash in a bucket with some citrus as soap and wring them out and hang to dry. 😂
Mrs would never let them near washing machine.
Thought I'd go work early today.
Hmmm nope lol.
Lol sorry about that. Early bird catches the worm 🐛
I don’t own washing machine with good technology. Can I just hand wash them twice?
Yes
@@epicautomotivedetailing tide scentless detergent safe to use?
I made it to 30 seconds and had to stop. WHERE DO I FIND THAT TAP ADAPTOR?! My girlfriend is sick of me flooding her kitchen with the cheap nasty Wilko ones, if you can send me in the right direction you're a legend! 🌟😎
£2.50 on eBay. Screws into tap ⭐
I bought a cheap second hand washing machine for the garage, I really didn't like the thought of washing cloths in the same washing machine as clothes
Good shout. We live on a farm and have crappy clothes from Primark so we're ok mixing 😂
Not everyone has precise temp settings on their washing machine, you should just say either warm, cold etc.
Trust me I'm 100000000% with you on that one. I actually did a video saying just that before and honestly the grief I got for it was relentless
You need to use hotter water than that per the microfiber manufacturers.
Dave, thought Dad did your washing now he doesn’t help you on the cars🙈
He's coming back soon 😁
I use non bio tablets
Nice one of it works it works 👌
Oh!. Well i just chuck mine in with my clothes in the machine and then hang them on a rad to dry.
WHY DOES YOUR TAP HAVE A HOUSE PIPE FITTING HAHAHA
£1 off ebay my friend. Our tap broke so using that to clean the pool at moment
I dare say what you are doing is great but come on who has got time to do all that for a rag.? Just wash them without softness and at 40 degrees in non bio liquid, and the do a second wash to ensure perfect. Mine come out like new.
Fair play mate it's not for everyone. I was just asked to make a video as so many people requested it
Knockout Info LOL LOL
😂🥊
My misses won’t let me put microfibres in the washing machine. 😠
Fair point. Definitely wash them in bucket of warm water first and it will be fine
@@epicautomotivedetailing well went ahead and just bought the valet pro microfibre wash so will sneak them in 😎
looks like some scrambled egg bro
Interesting maybe but totally impractical for 99.9% of us. IMO
I know right. Imagine if I said just throw them in the wash. I'd be strung up by the detailing groups 😂
Top tip never use fabric conditioner
Thanks for sharing 👍
It's toilet roll squished into a ball with water.
I know what that is... that is disgusting.
Lol
Great content, I use a cap full of surfex hd in warm water to help break down any dirt and greese lurking in the cloths,I let them sit for half an hour then put them on a 30 degree wash, followed by 10 mins in the dryer on a low heat, this gives them their softness back then maiden or washing line. I always start of with the least contaminated clothes first like glass clothes then I'll use the same water for my interior . I'll do completely separate soaks and washes for my polish and waxing clothes. One thing I have found that help is if my clothes are stained when I'm soaking them in a bucket I'll drop a scoop of pink stuff stain remover into the water first and dissolve .this works a treat.
Nice one that's a great tip 🙂