Washing Microfiber towels

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by keg97

I've noticed many of my microfiber towels are losing their water absorbency. Instead of soaking in the water, it usually just pushes it around the body panel. [...]
Am I doing something wrong? Using the wrong products? Suggestions for what I should use? Thanks!

How old are you towels?
Have you applied any water beading (ceramic, rainX, etc.) products to your car lately?
Ceramic coated the paint or the glass?

Unless you wash them right after the application, before ceramic liquid dries, the microfibers in the towels will get permanently coated and loose absorbency.

Originally Posted by MaineSport

P&S Rags to Riches is supposed to be great stuff as well. I'm just washing mine with zero detergent and drying for now. I need to try it to see if it makes a difference.

I've used Rags to Riches successfully for years.

Having said that, microfiber towels have a finite lifespan. Once they get dirty and oil, not all the grime will wash off. Over time, I move more heavily used up towels from "A" into "B" (still good, but not fresh) and eventually into "C" (only good for wheels) pile. Then I regularly buy more towels to refresh "A" bag, and throw away some from the "C" bag.

Also, if you, or someone else, ran the drying on "hot" cycle, that will permanently melt the micro fibers and produce the outcome you have described.

Long story short, it may be time for both some new towels and a new detergent!

HTH,
a

[Dan B]

I use the Chemical Guys or Griots wash. I use these Chemical Guys towels. They work incredibly well and last a long time. I feel I more than get my money's worth. Plus the color shows any contamination so even if they feel soft I know to replace it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A8MZ7IA...d_asin_title_6

[jmg]

• I use ALL Free and Clear only for microfibers.
  
• Don't mix with any other fabrics
  
• Low or Tumble dry only, no fabric softeners
  
• I also only use Adams Polishes Borderless Edgeless towels. They are a little pricey, but the quality is top notch.

[TboneS54]

Started with Chemical guys orange mf cleaner - worked great, smelled great
Then tried budget friendly Malco refresh - worked great, smelled meh
Now trying P&S rags to riches - workes great, smells good, not great. Cool color. i got a gallon on sale for $20.

I wouldn't pay the normal $40 for a gallon of CG or P&S. if retail, I'd just buy the $25-30 gallon of Malco.