About this video

• Video Title: How to Wash Microfiber Towels + The BEST Detergent Revealed!
• Channel: Pan The Organizer
• Speakers: Pan
• Duration: 00:12:57

Overview

This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to properly wash and care for microfiber towels to maintain their absorbency and longevity. The speaker reveals his top recommended microfiber-specific detergent and explains the washing and drying processes, emphasizing what to avoid to prevent damage to the fibers.

Key takeaways

• Importance of Washing Microfiber: Microfiber towels should be washed after each use to prevent detailing product residues (like sealants and waxes) from clogging the fibers, which reduces their absorbency and performance.
• Recommended Detergent: The speaker highly recommends "Detail Co. Renaissance" microfiber wash as the best detergent currently available, specifically formulated to break down automotive detailing product residues. An older favorite, "Rags to Riches" by PNS, is also mentioned as a good alternative.
• Washing Instructions:
  • Use microfiber-specific detergents. Avoid regular detergents with dyes, bleaches, or fabric softeners.
  • For heavily soiled or neglected towels, a pre-soak (2 oz detergent in 2.5 gallons warm water for several hours or overnight) is recommended before machine washing.
  • For regular washing in a high-efficiency machine, use only 1 oz of Detail Co. Renaissance in cold or warm water (avoid hot). Always select an extra rinse cycle.
  • Wash microfiber products separately from other fabrics to avoid lint transfer.
  • Towels used for heavy grease (engine bays) or polishing compounds should be washed separately.
• Drying Instructions:
  • Never use high heat in the dryer. Use the air dry, air fluff, or the lowest heat setting available.
  • Do not use dryer sheets or fabric softeners, as these will clog the fibers.
  • Extending the drying time on a low/no-heat setting can help fluff the towels.
• Cost-Effectiveness: The recommended Detail Co. Renaissance detergent is presented as inexpensive, with a 16 oz bottle costing around $13 USD.

To properly dry microfiber towels in a dryer, you should:

• Avoid high heat settings: Never use high heat.
• Use low heat or no heat: Opt for the lowest heat setting possible or, ideally, use the "air dry" or "air fluff" setting, which uses ambient temperature.
• Extend drying time: If using low or no heat, you may need to select more time (e.g., 60 minutes to an hour and a half) depending on the load size.
• Do not use dryer sheets: Avoid dryer sheets as they can clog the fibers.