411 on Cleaning Microfiber Drying Cloths?

[JohnC]

Does anyone have the scoop on the micro fiber drying cloths from Costco? After a couple washings they seem to have lost their absorbency. We followed the directions and did not use fabric softener. They are made from 80% polyester and 20% polyamide. When new they had a somewhat sticky feel to them, now that it is mostly gone. I have always used 100% cotton for drying my vehicles, but these worked a lot better so I would like to figure out how to clean them without ruining them. Any info would be appreciated.

[JustinVGT]

I bought one of these Absorber towels: . You can find them at most places that sell car wash supplies and they work great. They absorb lots of water and don't leave any lint or fuzz like some other chamis or towels do.

[tnpartsguy]

I too bought an ABSORBER, and after several uses and washings, it too became useless, I think it's the way the product is designed.

[JustinVGT]

I bought mine over a year ago, but have probably only used it 4-5 times. It's holding up fine, but I guess I'll find out how long it will last. I actually just put it on my new boat yesterday for soaking up water but haven't needed to use it yet.

[GMJAP]

Quote, originally posted by JustinVGT »I bought one of these Absorber towels: . You can find them at most places that sell car wash supplies and they work great. They absorb lots of water and don't leave any lint or fuzz like some other chamis or towels do. I got one of those too and it's awesome! (OK it sounds weird getting so exited over a towel - it's very good at least! )I've heard great things about microfiber cloths for cleaning inside windows, though. Got some on order...

[scherry2]

Quote, originally posted by JustinVGT »I bought one of these Absorber towels: . You can find them at most places that sell car wash supplies and they work great. They absorb lots of water and don't leave any lint or fuzz like some other chamis or towels do. I bought 1 of those 2 years ago and am still using it.

[mcgusto82]

i used to use those before MR clean auto dry. yes, they are designed to wear out. you should be able to get quite a few dries out of them before they stop sucking water. MR clean auto dry is much better, easier and last longer than those shimmies.

[RIT]

Nice job on hijacking the original thread.Taking care of your microfiber products is pretty easy, there are just a few things that you should remember to keep your products effective and long lasting. You can wash and dry your microfiber products in your household washer and dryer, with warm water and low heat. To keep your microfiber "like new": Do not use Bleach Do not use Fabric Softener Do not wash with other cotton products. Microfiber products do not like bleach, bleach breaks down the polyester and polyamide micro-filiments, rendering them less effective. Fabric softeners provide a layer of "softeness" on your clothing, which is nice for clothing that you wear, but this coating clogs the microfibers, rendering them less effective. It is not that microfiber products do not like cotton products or other fabrics, it is that when you wash your cotton products with microfiber the microfiber products grab and hold onto the lint that the cotton produces. So if you do not want your microfiber towels to lint then you should not wash them with cotton products.Some users of microfiber, automotive, janitorial, need a more effective way to remove dirt, grime, oils, and etc. from their microfiber towels, and Household detergents just don't do the job. Many users like to keep their microfibers in prestine condition, for this there is the original Micro-Restore Microfiber Detergent.

[JohnC]

Hey thanks for the info RIT. We will stop washing them with the cotton ones.I will look for the Absorber brand and give it a try.