how to revive microfiber?

eneka · 10-16-2011, 10:08 PM

my microfiber towels were accidentally put through the washer with some softener..they're pretty much water proof now... I tried washing them with some Chemical Guys Microfiber detergent stuff however it didn't seem to work..

is there any trick in getting back to their original conditions?

FNG · 10-17-2011, 08:43 AM

Try using an all purpose cleaner. Spray a mist over them and let it sit for a minute and scrub. Then wash with detergent and rinse. If that doesn't work, this will clean your microfibers.

Locutus09 · 10-17-2011, 05:24 PM

Never wash with detergent. That is how you'll ruin them.

I always wash with just water and hang them dry

FNG · 10-17-2011, 07:30 PM

I don't understand how laundry detergent will ruin a microfiber. I bought a bunch of MFs from my local detail supply shop and that's what they recommend.

Locutus09 · 10-17-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FNG

I don't understand how laundry detergent will ruin a microfiber. I bought a bunch of MFs from my local detail supply shop and that's what they recommend.

You will ruin the electrostatic charge

dreamdrivedrift · 10-17-2011, 08:02 PM

Detergent is fine....as long as it doesn't have softener. I've had good results with Woolite

vasaline · 10-17-2011, 10:07 PM

use some vinegar on ur next wash during the rinse cycle

FNG · 10-18-2011, 01:09 AM

The two places i buy detailing products from, Pakshak.com and Autogeek.net, recommend using a detergent for cleaning your microfibers. Maybe they don't know any better?

If i want a electrostatic charge, i'd rub the microfiber cloth against my hair...

eneka · 10-29-2011, 04:24 AM

soaked and washed them with simple green and there like new again

10-16-2011, 10:08 PM	#1
eneka Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,368 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	how to revive microfiber? my microfiber towels were accidentally put through the washer with some softener..they're pretty much water proof now... I tried washing them with some Chemical Guys Microfiber detergent stuff however it didn't seem to work.. is there any trick in getting back to their original conditions? __________________

10-17-2011, 05:24 PM	#3
Locutus09 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 869 My Ride: Something Slow View My Garage	Never wash with detergent. That is how you'll ruin them. I always wash with just water and hang them dry __________________

10-17-2011, 08:02 PM	#6
dreamdrivedrift Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ithaca, NY --> Baltimore, MD Posts: 6,353 My Ride: 99 M3 View My Garage	Detergent is fine....as long as it doesn't have softener. I've had good results with Woolite __________________ Chris flickr

10-18-2011, 01:09 AM	#8
FNG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Narnia Posts: 37 My Ride: Ride the bus View My Garage	The two places i buy detailing products from, Pakshak.com and Autogeek.net, recommend using a detergent for cleaning your microfibers. Maybe they don't know any better? If i want a electrostatic charge, i'd rub the microfiber cloth against my hair... Last edited by FNG; 10-18-2011 at 01:11 AM.

10-29-2011, 04:24 AM	#9
eneka Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,368 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	soaked and washed them with simple green and there like new again __________________

10-17-2011, 08:43 AM	#2
FNG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Narnia Posts: 37 My Ride: Ride the bus View My Garage	Try using an all purpose cleaner. Spray a mist over them and let it sit for a minute and scrub. Then wash with detergent and rinse. If that doesn't work, this will clean your microfibers.

10-17-2011, 07:30 PM	#4
FNG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Narnia Posts: 37 My Ride: Ride the bus View My Garage	I don't understand how laundry detergent will ruin a microfiber. I bought a bunch of MFs from my local detail supply shop and that's what they recommend.

10-17-2011, 10:07 PM	#7
vasaline Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. California Posts: 60 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	use some vinegar on ur next wash during the rinse cycle

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