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03-31-2013, 08:47 PM
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Microfiber cleaning
Just out of curiosity,
How many of you regularly use a dedicated microfiber washing chemical to rinse your microfiber towels? Wondering if using a fabric softener would do the same thing, if not, what differences could there be between the two ( Microfiber cleaning liquid vs Fabric softener ). I'm running low on Chemical Guys Microfiber Wash Cleaning Detergent Concentrate and contemplating whether its really worth it or not, as I dont see much of a difference when using this tbh.. Appreciate the inputs! |
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03-31-2013, 08:55 PM
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Fabric softener is a no no , no matter what wash powder you use. I use Tide and a little vinegar in the rinse water with good results but have plenty of friends that are professional detailers and very OCD that use a dedicated cleaner. They swear by them. So I don't knock those that prefer a special cleaner. Just stay away from liquid softener and dryer sheets.
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03-31-2013, 09:51 PM
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Powdered detergent is a no-no also. You run the risk of some not dissolving and then sanding your paint. When my towels are particularly dirty or after a polishing session, I'll use a dedicated microfiber cleaner, but most times just All Free and Clear, but any good quality dye and perfume free detergent does the job.
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03-31-2013, 10:12 PM
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I use a dedicated microfiber cleaner. If you buy a gallon of it, it's not too expensive and lasts a really long time. I don't why see you would switch away from using microfiber detergent. I've spent hundreds on my microfibers, I'm going to make sure to take the best care of them as to see every penny's worth on those towels.
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03-31-2013, 10:15 PM
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Every single time.
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03-31-2013, 10:48 PM
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As I noted I use Tide in the gel type ball but have used powder in the past and with a extra rinse cycle never experienced powder not dissolving. I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 200 towels from many various vendors with quite a bit of money tied up and if my wash method was a problem , I would change it in a heartbeat. |
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04-01-2013, 09:47 AM
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Have any of you used Woolite?
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04-01-2013, 02:00 PM
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04-01-2013, 02:05 PM
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As posted in a previous post :
Originally Posted by wikipedia Rags made of microfiber must only be washed in regular washing detergent, not oily, self-softening, soap-based detergents. Fabric softener must not be used. The oils in the softener and self-softening detergents will clog up the fibers and make them less effective until the oils are washed out. Posted by: ihaveacamaro |
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04-01-2013, 02:06 PM
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04-01-2013, 02:16 PM
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04-01-2013, 02:34 PM
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04-01-2013, 02:41 PM
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I have learned a TON of information on this forum in the past year in regards to detailing. Purchased some good drying towels from Chemical Guys and they are so worth it. Make life so much easier.
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04-01-2013, 02:45 PM
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Let's go Rangers!
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I use the same cleaner as you, I believe it's well worth it.
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