How to Wash and Care for Microfiber Towels
Microfiber towels and plain water have become popular replacements for cleaning chemicals, terry cloths and paper towels. If cared for properly, microfiber towels produce streak-free and lint-free mirrors and windows, are long lasting, carry a static charge to pick up dust and absorb many times their weight in water. Follow a few simple guidelines to care for your investment. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Presoak heavily soiled towels in warm water and dish soap.
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Place the microfiber towels in the washer. Wash and dry microfiber towels separately from other laundry. Other fabrics can generate lint that will get caught in the fibers of your towels.
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Add one-half the normal amount of liquid laundry detergent. Do not use powdered laundry detergent as this tends to leave a soap film on microfiber towels and this will transfer as streaks on mirrors and glass surfaces. Use plain liquid detergent with no added dyes, softeners, perfumes or bleaching agents.
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Add 1 teaspoon of distilled white vinegar per towel to the washing machine rinse cycle if desired. This will remove any remaining detergent and help to fluff the fabric.
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Dry your microfiber towels separately on low or no heat. High heat will melt the polyester and nylon fibers. Do not use fabric softener sheets. You can also let the towels air dry.
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Remove tags and labels from your microfiber towels as these may cause scratches on the surface being cleaned.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid using bleach or fabric softeners when washing microfiber towels. Microfiber will become clogged by fabric softener and bleach will break down the microfibers.
Never try to iron microfiber towels. They'll melt and get stuck to the bottom of the iron.
