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.
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.
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.
The number one rule for microfiber is to only wash with cold water. Hot water can damage, shrink, and melt the synthetic polymer fibers causing the towels to lose their softness and absorbency. Warm or hot water can also loosen excess dye leading to discoloration issues over time.
I have been using Woolite for almost 2 years now with great results on all my MF towels. I always wash on cold and use 2 rinse cycles.
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.
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.
Microfiber detergents usually have little to no scent and no softeners added in. For a simple alternative get a washing machine detergent that is clear and free of additives like Tide Free & Gentle that is free of dyes and perfumes.
Washing too often could damage the fibers, but not washing enough leaves dirt and germs stuck in the towel. It's your choice how often you wash or dry the towel, but there are some tips you should follow if you want to keep it as clean and fresh as possible. Wash your microfiber towel after every 3 times you use it.
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.
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.
You can hand wash your towels with warm water and a mild clean-rinsing liquid soap. Clean-rinsing liquid soaps easily rinse out without leaving behind any residue. Make sure to rinse extremely well, until all soap residue is gone and the only thing coming out of your microfiber is water.
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.
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.
If the microfiber cloths smell, add a tablespoon of white vinegar to your wash water. Do not use fragrance boosters or bleach to eliminate odors, as the fibers can be coated or damaged.
Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Detergent is an excellent choice for those with sensitive skin and for washing delicate fabrics like microfiber. It's free from harsh chemicals and dyes, reducing the risk of skin irritation and fabric damage.
Woolite Damage Defense's formula has been specially created to Clean & Care for ALL types of fabrics and ALL colors in all washing cycles. Woolite's detergent effectively washes away everyday dirt, while helping care for all types of clothes - from jeans, to tees, to more delicate fabrics like wool and silk.
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.
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.
All those extra ingredients, lubricants, and fragrances from fabric softener and dryer sheets actually coat the teeny tiny microfibers. And this isn't a good thing. If you've ever used fabric softener or dryer sheets on microfiber, you may have noticed that your microfiber becomes waxy-feeling.