Washing Microfiber Cloths. When washing microfiber cloths, avoid harsh soap, fabric softener or detergent with laundry additives, including fragrances and fabric conditioners. These coat the fibers of the cloth and make them less effective for cleaning. Lightly dusty or dirty microfiber cloths can be hand-washed.
Free and Clear detergent or a dedicated microfiber cleaner would be best. Do not use dish soap.
If you do not do that kind of laundry, a mild dish soap like Dawn or its European & Asian equivalents works well for hand washing the microfiber cloths. Just a drop worked through the wet cloth, a thorough rinsing with clear water, a good shake to remove most the water, and a little time to air dry does the trick.
Microfiber towels should usually be washed using a “Gentle” or “Delicate” cycle. Lightly soiled towels can be washed in cool water, while cloths used for heavy-duty messes should be washed using warm water.
Microfiber cloths can be machine-washed for convenience or if the fabric is excessively dirty or stained. Do not wash microfiber cleaning cloths with other types of fabric. Other fabrics can ruin the fibers of your microfiber cleaning cloths, abrading the fibers and leaving lint on the microfiber surface.
Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Detergent is an excellent choice for those with sensitive skin and for washing delicate fabrics like microfiber.
Use the mildest product for your needs. Liquid dishwashing detergent and laundry soap are mildest, laundry detergent is moderate and automatic dishwashing detergent is harshest.
Quick Cleaning - for lightly soiled microfibers: You can hand wash your towels with warm water and a mild clean-rinsing liquid soap.
Add 1 cup of vinegar to your washing machine to make microfiber cloths (and towels) soft and odor-free. They become stiff from soap and hard water residue after time. Run a short cycle with the vinegar and then another short cycle using 1 cup of baking soda.
Never use liquid fabric softeners or dryer sheets when washing/drying microfiber. The waxes and chemicals coat the fibers causing the towels to repel water rather than absorb. This significantly reduces their cleaning capabilities. Only use products specifically made for microfiber.
I havent had any better results with Micro Restore or any other dedicated microfiber detergent than plain ole Tide Free. Any laundry detergent will work fine as long as its free of perfumes and softeners. Also, when drying the towels, do not use any dryer sheets.
Whisk liquid soap into a foamy lather and apply it to the sofa using a soft-bristled brush. You'll clean your microfiber couch using a frothy bath made from 1/2 cup liquid dish soap and 2 cups of warm water. Whisk liquid soap into a foamy lather and apply it to the sofa using a soft-bristled brush. Vacuum your couch.
As A Cleaning and Polishing Cloth
Lightly mist the area or lightly dampen the cloth with water or cleanser. The microfiber cloths can be used effectively with just water, however non-toxic or chemical cleansers that do not contain bleach can be used.
The tiny fibers of microfiber effectively pick up and trap 99.54% of dirt, dust and bacteria at the microscopic level using water alone, reducing the amount of chemicals your facility needs for maintenance. Standard cotton mops only pick up 67% of dirt and will re-deposit 33% of that back onto your floors1.”
Never use dish soap to wash microfiber towels. Even your everyday laundry detergent can be too harsh for these delicate towels, containing fragrances and other chemicals that could damage the fibers.
Use a dedicated microfiber detergent like Towel & Pad Revitalizer or a dye free/perfume free liquid laundry soap - no powders or granulated. Set washer to a warm water setting. Some heat is required to break down waxes and polishes.
Always wash microfiber towels separately to avoid the transfer of lint, hair and dust from other items. Since microfiber towels are a magnet for lint, don't wash them with clothes or towels made from natural fibers that tend to shed, like cotton.
Dish soap can cost much less than laundry detergent and can clean your clothes just as well. However, it's important to keep in mind that you will use a lot less dish liquid than laundry detergent. Adding too much dish soap will cause your washing machine to overflow with bubbles.
Baking Soda + Lemon Juice
Many people know that baking soda and lemon juice are the go-to combinations for many cookies, cocktails, and cakes. However, these two powerful ingredients are also the greenest replacement for laundry detergents.
Hot water damages the fibres and reduces their efficiency. Fabric softeners block the pores, preventing proper absorption of dirt, while optical brighteners fade the cloth. High heat slightly shrinks the microfibers, lowering their cleaning ability.
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.
Generally speaking you should rinse your microfiber cloths in warm soapy water after each use if they've performed any significant cleaning task. Just quickly rinse, wring, and then let them hang dry.