Both destroy microfiber cloths' cleaning powers. 2. Don't use vinegar, either. Although vinegar is a wonderful laundry aid, its acidity will erode the bristles.
Re: Distilled white vinegar for microfibers.
I use a half cup of vinegar for a half sized load and a full cup for a full load. After the second rinse put them in the dryer on very low heat and let it run the full cycle.
Microfiber can be damaged heavily when using the wrong products or settings on your washing machines – especially bleach.
The two products to avoid are bleach and fabric softener. Bleach WILL damage the fibers. Fabric softener eliminates "static cling" or electrostatic energy - this is a critical part of what makes a micro fiber work.
Just say no to bleach! Bleach will break down polyester and polyamide fabrics that make up microfiber. Your sheets will wear faster than they should. Instead, look for greener alternatives to whiten your microfiber.
OxiClean can be used on most of your laundry including microfiber cloths and towels. It should not be used on delicate items such as wool and silk. For that, you will need a more gentle method such as soap flakes or a non-biological detergent.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove lint, hair, and debris. Use masking tape by rolling a small piece into a ball and rolling it over your microfiber towel. Soak them in a bucket of soap and water to loosen up the debris. Then hand wash them.
Washing Towels with Vinegar
Use about half the recommended amount of detergent while washing towels and add 1/2 to 1 cup of white vinegar to the water during the rinse cycle. The vinegar helps set the colors and removes excess detergent residue.
You can put your used or soiled microfiber rags in a bucket of pre-soak detergent and water. This should lift the dust, grime, and gunk you've got in your cloth. Bleach and fabric softener are not recommended pre-soaking solutions. A mild fragrance-free liquid soap is a good pre-soaking solution.
Wash in warm or hot water with mild detergent. No fabric softeners – they clog the open spaces in the microfiber, making the fabric useless. Be careful what you wash with your microfiber. Avoid anything made with cotton because the microfiber will grab on to the lint.
Typically, you'll find the manufacturer recommends either a cold or warm water wash. The reason for this is high temperatures can melt the fibers and leave your sheets permanently wrinkled and uncomfortable.
Before you wash your microfiber cloths, it is important to know that you should never use fabric softener or bleach. Fabric softener will clog the spaces in the fibers and render your cloth useless. Bleach, on the other hand, will erode the fibers.
Baking Soda/Vinegar Trick
All you have to do is toss those stiff sheets into the washer with one cup of baking soda and a half-cup of vinegar, and wash for one cycle.
Launder the polyester in warm water along with 1/2 cup of white vinegar and 1/4 cup of laundry detergent. Vinegar safely whitens, softens and disinfects polyester garments.
Spray stubborn, deep wrinkles with water to loosen them, then hold the steamer over the damp spots to get the wrinkles out quickly. Repeat this entire process with the other curtain and let both both air dry naturally.
Microfiber can hold up to 7 times its weight in water, making it great for drying, thus preventing mold spores from growing and spreading.
Microfiber uses 95% less water and chemicals than cotton mops and cloths. Surfaces: Use microfiber for cleaning counters and stovetops. The tiny fibers pick up more dirt and food residue than most cloths. They can be used with a third- party certified all-purpose cleaner, or a disinfectant.
Even water can leave unsightly spots on microfiber upholstery! But a spritz of Windex can work wonders. Simply spray the surface lightly—careful not to soak the fibers—then brush very gently with a soft-bristled scrub brush, working in the same direction. Tough stains might require a second application.
Re: Microfiber towels leave fine “fibers” behind
if you got a few years of service out of your microfiber towels you got your money's worth (they don't last forever). if you have already laundered them (a few times) and they still lint, it's time to retire them and delegate them elsewhere (engine, house, etc.)
We used Woolite Oxy Deep Oxygen-Activated Stain Remover to clean a food stain on our microfiber love seat. It worked great, lifted off the stain, and didn't leave a mark.