Shake the microfiber cloths outdoors or into a trash can to release excess dirt. Machine wash a load of microfiber cloths in cold or warm water. Do not use hot water. If using detergent, choose a gentle detergent with no scent or laundry additives.
Can I use vinegar to wash microfiber cloths? 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.
Use a brush to break up heavy, caked in, polish residues on pads before washing. Microfiber Revitalizer is preferred, but if using regular laundry soap make sure its dye/perfume free. Set washer to a warm setting, not hot. Pads have a glue membrane that is sensitive to high heat so stick to warm wash water settings.
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.
If the microfiber towels have an odor that needs to be eliminated, add a tablespoon of white vinegar to the machine load. Allow the machine to complete half of the agitation cycle, then stop the cycle and allow the load to soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Resume the wash cycle and allow it to complete.
I have used the granular oxi clean before in the wash with my towels and they came out fine. I pre-soak all my microfiber towels in the granular oxi clean. I use the Gary Dean method for rinseless washing with ONR or Duragloss w/aquawax.
Air-drying is the best option for microfiber, but if you choose to use a dryer, set it to a low heat or air-dry setting. DON'T use fabric softeners and harsh detergents. Fabric softeners can clog the fine microfiber fibers, reducing their ability to pick up dirt and moisture.
"You really have no worry about machine washing in hot water - the typical hot water temperature of a home or commercial machine is below the temperature that can harm the fibers of a well made micro fiber cloth. The two products to avoid are bleach and fabric softener. Bleach WILL damage the fibers.
If you get grease or the like on them, you should hand wash with the Microfibre Wash in warm water, rub the microfibre wash into the more dirty parts you need to clean, then add them to the rest of the wash in the machine. For really dirty stains you may need to use a dedicated laundry spot cleaner.
If you must, we suggest sanitizing your dirty rags first so they don't contaminate your laundry. This can be done by adding your rags to boiling water and letting them soak for 15 minutes. This process should kill harmful mold, mildew, bacteria and germs that are hiding in dirty rags.
Removing Pet Urine from Microfiber Couch
Mix ½ cup of vinegar and 1 ½ cups of warm water in a spray bottle for fresh stains. Spray enough of the solution on the stain and allow it to soak into the fabric for several minutes. Use a white cloth to scrub the area to remove the stain.
Use a detergent designed for microfiber. Do not use fabric softener. Do not use bleach, dryer sheets or vinegar as this can cause damage to the fibers in your towel and make them less absorbent over time. Avoid using baking soda or oxygen cleaners on your towels as well!
OxiClean™ MaxForce™ is not designed to be used on dry clean only fabrics and should not be used on wool or silk items.
Hydrogen Peroxide is a turbo-charged water. It's just water with an extra oxygen molecule so it has the same oxidation properties of bleach without the damaging chemicals. It's a great disinfectant and safe to use to disinfect microfiber cloths.
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.
Grab a large pot, fill it with water, and add 1 tablespoon of washing soda per two litres. Dissolve the washing soda into the water then add your cloths. It's important to not overcrowd the pot—your cleaning cloths need room to move around.
Effective in Softening Clothes
Vinegar breaks this down, leaving your fabrics soft and fresh without the sticky build-up that fabric softeners can leave behind. Plus, vinegar is great at removing stubborn odours as it has antimicrobial properties, giving your laundry an extra boost of cleanliness.
Always wash microfiber in cold (or warm) water. Cold water works great and it's a great energy saver. Plus, over time high heat will ruin the fibers of your microfiber cloths.
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.
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.