Microfiber towels used for tasks like light dusting usually don't need a spin through the washer—a quick hand wash is all that's required, no detergent necessary.
Tips for maintaining microfiber towels
Don't use strong, chemical-based cleaning products. Surprisingly, they work best when used with just water. Avoid washing cloths after every use by giving the towel a good shake and thorough rinse in the sink after a cleaning session.
Microfiber Care Do's & Don'ts
✅ Wash in cold to warm water (160ºF max). ✅ Use simple detergents with no softeners or optical brighteners. ✅ Dry with no heat, low heat, or permanent press (140ºF max). ✅ Use plastic dryer balls to knock out hairs and lint.
A: We do not recommend using dish soap on your microfiber towels. Even the free and clear products have fragrances and other chemicals in them that could harm or hinder the microfiber and what it's intended to do.
Microfiber towels used for tasks like light dusting usually don't need a spin through the washer—a quick hand wash is all that's required, no detergent necessary.
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. Use a small amount of detergent, no more than one or two teaspoons.
After the lint trap has been emptied, you can place your microfiber towels inside the dryer separately from garments made with natural fibers as they tend to shed. Avoid adding dryer sheets and using high heat settings to dry microfiber towels as this may damage the fibers.
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.
Always wash new microfiber towels prior to first use to remove any loose factory production fibers. Always wash newer black, orange, and red colored towels separately from lighter colored towels to avoid any risk of bleeding.
Hand washing works best for cleaning microfiber cloths that have been used to clean dry messes, such as for dusting. For dirtier cloths or those used to mop up spills, you will need to machine-wash them.
Washing Solo
First and foremost, you should never wash your microfiber towels with others. Lint from standard materials will cling to your microfiber and be incredibly difficult to remove, leading to more work down the line. Wash your microfiber towels alone instead.
Wash your microfiber towel after every 3 times you use it. It's also important to keep the towel dry when it's not in use. Check if it's getting damp while hanging in your bathroom.
Harsip said that the main reason why microfiber towels are ruined is drying them at high heat. Remember that it's not just bad for microfiber towels to be dried at too high of heat, but it can ruin them completely. Once the damage has been done from heat, it cannot be reversed.
Some people have been washing them in hot water and/or adding bleach to the wash cycle. Many members replied that using hot water is not good for the cloth because it breaks down the fiber, and most agreed that adding bleach is never a good idea.
The microfiber washing process
“The manner in which you wash and dry your microfiber towels can deeply impact the effectiveness of the towel.” For starters, microfiber towels should be washed in cold or warm water, advises Sweeney, noting that the temperature should never exceed around 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use a gentle liquid detergent that is free or fabric softeners, bleach, dyes and scent. This way, you won't get any residue coating the fibers. You can use microfiber specific detergents like Micro-Restore, or commonly available ones like Tide Free & Gentle or All Free & Clear. Never use powder detergents.
Re: Microfiber Towels Not Absorbing - HELP!
I'd try washing them again in just water. But make sure it's on the hot/warm setting, and let them soak in water for at least 15-20 minutes. Those supreme shines are pre-washed at the factory.
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.
I used original tide to wash my microfibers. It doesn't have any dyes, perfumes or fabric softeners however it does have a scent.
Dirt and other particles stick to microfiber cloths. If you use a dirty microfiber item without washing it first, it can scratch and damage surfaces. Microfiber cloths may also smell bad after just one use because they are holding on to moisture in their tiny fibers that also trap bacteria.
Re: Oxi Clean and Microfibers
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.