Best way to clean microfiber rags?

Mr.Stang08 · October 25th, 2011, 06:48 PM

Every time I clean and detail my car, for every thing I do I use a different microfiber rag. At the end I just put them in the washing mashine on heavy duty cycle without fabric softener cause I feel like the residue of it will be passed on to the car later on. Is this the propper way?

sikedsyko · October 25th, 2011, 06:55 PM

I wash mine in 2 separate loads, towels I"ve deemed dirty ie. Wheels, engine bay, heavily soiled paint. and clean towels ie. towels touching panels which for the most part are already clean, like polish buffing towels and such.

I put each load in the wash on Hot/Cold and put it on an extra rinse cycle. But I use gentle settings.

Some people will recommend a purpose made microfiber detergent, but I just use regular detergent and haven't had any problems yet.

Mr.Stang08 · October 25th, 2011, 06:59 PM

I used to clean them on gentle cycle and it use to leave a residue ring in the washing masine wich made my wife almost kill me. But then I started doing the heavy cycle with just detergent and no more ring. I guess it's cleaning better now.
But should I use the fabric softener?

Macunicorn · October 25th, 2011, 07:38 PM

I run all my car towels separate from my other laundry. My microfibers don't hit the ground cause they pick up dirt rocks etc. If so I through them out.

dannyboy281 · October 25th, 2011, 07:56 PM

Get a dedicated microfiber detergent like Chemical guys microfiber detergent or Microrestore. Or you could also use either Tide Free or All Free both are safe, wash with warm water with a second rinse cycle and dry on low to medium heat with NO lint sheets or fabric softeners you will ruin the microfibers if you do.

Mr.Stang08 · October 25th, 2011, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the suggestion Danny

dannyboy281 · October 25th, 2011, 08:43 PM

No problem man

sikedsyko · October 25th, 2011, 08:58 PM

Yeah, all microfibers providers explicitly say not to use fabric softeners.

merk06 · October 25th, 2011, 10:25 PM

I use the CG detergent. It is a great product and pretty well priced.

freefallin2000 · October 25th, 2011, 10:37 PM

Danny summed it up.

ChrisJ · October 27th, 2011, 09:41 AM

I use tide free...

Tpony · October 27th, 2011, 10:08 AM

Good recommendations here.

ModdedMach · February 13th, 2012, 04:39 PM

I think a regular detergent that is "Free" of all the shit will work. I would love CG BUT i have to do a load today and they cant ship that fast haha.

I posted a thread about microfiber cleaning questions....before i found this...sorry mods lol

October 25th, 2011, 06:48 PM	#1
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 0 reviews	Best way to clean microfiber rags? Every time I clean and detail my car, for every thing I do I use a different microfiber rag. At the end I just put them in the washing mashine on heavy duty cycle without fabric softener cause I feel like the residue of it will be passed on to the car later on. Is this the propper way? __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

October 25th, 2011, 06:55 PM	#2
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wash mine in 2 separate loads, towels I"ve deemed dirty ie. Wheels, engine bay, heavily soiled paint. and clean towels ie. towels touching panels which for the most part are already clean, like polish buffing towels and such. I put each load in the wash on Hot/Cold and put it on an extra rinse cycle. But I use gentle settings. Some people will recommend a purpose made microfiber detergent, but I just use regular detergent and haven't had any problems yet. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

October 25th, 2011, 06:59 PM	#3
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 0 reviews	I used to clean them on gentle cycle and it use to leave a residue ring in the washing masine wich made my wife almost kill me. But then I started doing the heavy cycle with just detergent and no more ring. I guess it's cleaning better now. But should I use the fabric softener? __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

October 25th, 2011, 07:38 PM	#4
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,221 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run all my car towels separate from my other laundry. My microfibers don't hit the ground cause they pick up dirt rocks etc. If so I through them out. __________________ Sig by Tricep

October 25th, 2011, 07:56 PM	#5
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get a dedicated microfiber detergent like Chemical guys microfiber detergent or Microrestore. Or you could also use either Tide Free or All Free both are safe, wash with warm water with a second rinse cycle and dry on low to medium heat with NO lint sheets or fabric softeners you will ruin the microfibers if you do. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

October 25th, 2011, 08:31 PM	#6
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the suggestion Danny __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

October 25th, 2011, 08:43 PM	#7
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	No problem man __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

October 25th, 2011, 08:58 PM	#8
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, all microfibers providers explicitly say not to use fabric softeners. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

October 25th, 2011, 10:25 PM	#9
merk06 Newbie 2006 gt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: indiana Posts: 37 iTrader: 1 reviews	I use the CG detergent. It is a great product and pretty well priced.

October 25th, 2011, 10:37 PM	#10
freefallin2000 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,479 iTrader: 1 reviews	Danny summed it up.

October 27th, 2011, 09:41 AM	#11
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	I use tide free... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 27th, 2011, 10:08 AM	#12
Tpony Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aldie, VA Posts: 359 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good recommendations here. __________________

February 13th, 2012, 04:39 PM	#13
ModdedMach Mustang Fanatic 2003 Black Mach 1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 649 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think a regular detergent that is "Free" of all the shit will work. I would love CG BUT i have to do a load today and they cant ship that fast haha. I posted a thread about microfiber cleaning questions....before i found this...sorry mods lol __________________ 03 Mach 1, Full bolt-ons, Dyno Tuned, Always Clean.

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