The microfiber washing process

Although a lot of products are available with claims to rejuvenate microfiber towels, recommends carwashes do not take any risks, adding that the best way to care for microfiber towels is to follow the right laundering procedures.

“When washed properly, microfiber can last hundreds of washings,” asserts, “The manner in which you wash and dry your microfiber towels can deeply impact the effectiveness of the towel.”

For starters, microfiber towels should be washed in cold or warm water,noting that the temperature should never exceed around 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

When it comes to soap,no detergent would be best, although it’s impractical. Sweeney, on the other hand, says microfiber should be washed with liquid detergent.

“Even if the cloth was used with window cleaner, a separate washing detergent needs to be added to the wash,” she continues. “The soap is what holds the dirt and removes it from the towel. Without soap, the dirt will go back onto the cloth.”

Likewise, stress to never use fabric softener. “Fabric softener will actually clog the small wedge-shaped filaments of the microfiber and render it useless,”adding that bleach should also never be used because it “will take the color out of the cloth.”

Perhaps most importantly, microfiber towels must always be washed separately from other fabrics and materials, especially cotton towels. The lint from other towels will stick to the microfiber,making it especially difficult to get off. “To keep the wedges intact, it is best to wash microfibers in a full load to ensure less wear and tear,” she states.