How to Wash Microfiber Towels PROPERLY

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  • čas přidán 30. 04. 2015
  • This is a longer video discussing: 1) What to look for in a particular MF towel 2) How to wash/dry your towels 3) How to organize your towels once they are clean. I literally gotten 14 emails in the past 3 days about this exact topic so I had to shoot a thorough video. Hope its helpful :) -L
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  • @nickolastiguan
    @nickolastiguan Před 9 lety +1029

    He detailed his washer. Legend.

    • @mickypayne7230
      @mickypayne7230 Před 7 lety +3

      Ware do you find the drain plug for a ford ka to drain the water

    • @theonlym12
      @theonlym12 Před 7 lety +7

      Micky Payne behind the passenger seat

    • @mrrmsfucker146
      @mrrmsfucker146 Před 5 lety +2

      No swirls or scratches huh

    • @stonedvtelevision490
      @stonedvtelevision490 Před 5 lety +8

      He’s literally a detailing God

    • @skidancin
      @skidancin Před 4 lety +4

      I think it's nice to clean the washer, but likely of little value. That's because when you clean in there you only get to clean what you can see. That drum with the holes has a backside to it which is exposed to the dirty water too and so likely just as scummy, bet you can't reach it. Then there is the larger solid walled drum the holey drum is inside. That's gotta be filthy too and you can't get at it either. So he gets less than a third of the scummy surfaces in there which his wash water is exposed to. Granted he gets what can directly touch things in a fresh load, but his water is still contaminated by the rest of the scummy surfaces unseen.

  • @djb6496
    @djb6496 Před 5 lety +346

    AMMO videos are like reading the entire End User Agreement and enjoying it.

  • @wesleygonzales2049
    @wesleygonzales2049 Před 9 lety +1177

    This guy is a really good presenter, I can't believe I just sat through a video about how to wash towels

  • @Sim2Real.
    @Sim2Real. Před 8 lety +1087

    How to detail and clay your dirty microfiber towels coming up.

    • @ramachandrathejasvi6296
      @ramachandrathejasvi6296 Před 8 lety +6

      LMAO..!! :D

    • @bcuz8998
      @bcuz8998 Před 7 lety +7

      Alberto Pettine I've got something you can detail

    • @AltimaNEO
      @AltimaNEO Před 7 lety +5

      Dont forget the sealant

    • @AgtX999
      @AgtX999 Před 7 lety +18

      Alberto Pettine how do i detail & clean my clay bar though?

    • @jhawki777
      @jhawki777 Před 7 lety +1

      Alberto Pettine LMAOOOOOOOOO STOP

  • @s0nnyburnett
    @s0nnyburnett Před 9 lety +797

    20 minutes on how to wash towels.
    I love you Larry, I know how you think. No detail gets past you.

    • @Mr.M1STER
      @Mr.M1STER Před 9 lety +12

      s0nnyburnett If you detail cars for a living then of course you will notice every detail of things in everyday life.

    • @TommyT_
      @TommyT_ Před 9 lety +14

      s0nnyburnett Yah seeing the length got me excited, I'm a loser for this shit considering the paint on my car is terrible anyway.

    • @xpeacemaster
      @xpeacemaster Před 9 lety +1

      Tommy T yeah...well at least the parts with clear still on it shine good lol

    • @TommyT_
      @TommyT_ Před 9 lety +1

      teh vee teh vee haha yeah but the stone chips make it look dirty

    • @xpeacemaster
      @xpeacemaster Před 9 lety +2

      Tommy T i use a universal dupi color paint pen to fix those, works well from 5 ft away

  • @christophermarino2394
    @christophermarino2394 Před 9 lety +163

    I met Larry for a brief second at the Hershey Porsche Swap meet and car show. He was incredibly friendly, took time to chat and i got to thank him for all the awesome things he has taught me (and all of us) with his videos. Larry is a stand up guy and i hope he continues to keep teaching us his magic tricks.

    • @EGGINFOOLS
      @EGGINFOOLS Před 9 lety

      rbeck3200tb40 Right twix or Left twix for you? I never can decide.

    • @rbeck3200tb40
      @rbeck3200tb40 Před 9 lety +8

      EGGINFOOLS
      I like the right twix that liberal left twix is awful

    • @EGGINFOOLS
      @EGGINFOOLS Před 9 lety

      rbeck3200tb40 perfect

    • @TheOriginalStevenH
      @TheOriginalStevenH Před 6 lety

      How come I don't see video's from other youtuber's with Larry cleaning their cars?

    • @rbeck3200tb40
      @rbeck3200tb40 Před 6 lety

      My friend Joe was looking for him at the car dealership, the super market ,the shoe store and all kinds of places around New York City

  • @TheBidget211
    @TheBidget211 Před 8 lety +406

    Do you know what I enjoy most about your videos? You don't relentlessly press people to buy a product. I previously sold new vehicles and I still find myself feeling uncomfortably pressured to buy products with other detailing CZcamsrs. You may mention your product, but it never takes precedence over actually teaching people something. I won't name names, but I just watched another "clean your towels" video from another company and cannot believe how much BS they feed their viewers and how their sales pitch overtakes their information.
    Thanks for keeping it real and informative.

    • @marinam7886
      @marinam7886 Před 7 lety +65

      hmm i think you are referring to chemical guys

    • @ultimatefinish6491
      @ultimatefinish6491 Před 7 lety +3

      lol

    • @ajay01281990
      @ajay01281990 Před 6 lety +9

      Im sure its about chemical guys. I can agree they are shit. watched few videos from them. to much sales pitch and shit videos.

    • @ajay01281990
      @ajay01281990 Před 6 lety +3

      I went to their video about this and so many shots fired in comments.

    • @deathbycognitivedissonance5036
      @deathbycognitivedissonance5036 Před 6 lety +2

      Case and point, "There are specialty detergents for micro fiber towels. I'm sure they work great..... but to each their own."👍

  • @IneptVirus
    @IneptVirus Před 9 lety +541

    This is a grown man teaching me how to wash towels. Where did I go wrong in life

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts Před 7 lety +42

      Microfiber towels; subtle difference.

    • @vonbravo9438
      @vonbravo9438 Před 6 lety +7

      there's a first time for everything - be humble about it.

    • @davidd4677
      @davidd4677 Před 5 lety +1

      Inept Virus 😂😂😂👍

    • @absboodoo
      @absboodoo Před 5 lety +12

      You are learning how to clean your car. I'll say you done right in life.

    • @PCAPro
      @PCAPro Před 5 lety +4

      People need to get a sense of humor.

  • @dougscheer2114
    @dougscheer2114 Před 7 lety +59

    Larry, great videos and information. I have been doing construction longer than you have been detailing, take my advice, change out your dryer vent pipe from plastic to a minimum flexible foil duct. Better yet make as much of it as you can hard pipe and then foil flexible. It is a gas dryer and you are looking for a fire to happen. The plastic duct work is probably hard and brittle the heat does the same to that flimsy plastic duct work as a microfiber towel.

  • @storres9198
    @storres9198 Před 5 lety +98

    Larry..the kind of guy that looks like a firefighter, details cars, and owns a microscope

  • @NitrousDiecast
    @NitrousDiecast Před 4 lety +31

    I’m not a detailer, but the professionalism and information quality makes these videos interesting to watch!

  • @Lawliet734
    @Lawliet734 Před 7 lety +276

    The only way to interest guys in cleaning towels is to relate them to cars!

    • @ianholmquist8492
      @ianholmquist8492 Před 6 lety

      L Lawliet. Sad but true

    • @thistles
      @thistles Před 5 lety +14

      And then they don’t just wash them any old way; they go all out and find the best way to wash scientifically, and don’t just separate by white and darks, but by soil level.

    • @gjsidgegy
      @gjsidgegy Před 5 lety +2

      True

    • @tahoe7779
      @tahoe7779 Před 4 lety

      😂

    • @BeyondTheLineProductions
      @BeyondTheLineProductions Před 4 lety

      Legit

  • @keithdeal209
    @keithdeal209 Před 3 lety +4

    I do a D wash every time I get in the shower. Just playing. Awesome and insightful video man. I lost my job in March when the pandemic dropped on us after buying a house for my wife and three kids and I have been scrambling to survive. I’ve decided I’m gonna start my own detail business. Just came across your videos and they are incredibly helpful brother.

  • @JoeGP
    @JoeGP Před 9 lety +118

    i would've said your overdoing it, but then i remember you clean cars that cost 10-20 times more expensive than my house

  • @witchcraftauto
    @witchcraftauto Před 7 lety +5

    I absolutely love your obsession with what you do. It isn't crazy as much as it shows your complete dedication to what you do and the amount of care you put into every single detail of it. Thank you for your dedication.

  • @brandonkapana2453
    @brandonkapana2453 Před 7 lety +1

    AMMO products back up every word and video that's put out. AMAZING, AMAZING stuff! Crazy how some people over look the simplicity of caring for the MF towels and poly percentages. Just slapped those ammo decals on my truck. so sick and glad to represent the NY in Hawaii! People always ask me where to get them and am happy to explain the products I support.

  • @cliveramsbotty6077
    @cliveramsbotty6077 Před 9 lety +8

    A 20 minute video about towels should be boring but it's not - Instead I found it captivating. Cheers buddy!

  • @judithneeley5229
    @judithneeley5229 Před 8 lety +6

    I ended up here by accident, however I'm glad I watched this. I had zero idea there were these differences in towels, and why, and everything else you mentioned! I was just about to go buy some towels so I could spring clean my truck. Glad I saw this first. You're in the right profession as you are detailed more than any other man I know!

  • @slumygoat
    @slumygoat Před 6 lety +24

    This man was washing out a washing machine. GOAT activities

  • @LukeBeacon
    @LukeBeacon Před 8 lety +7

    Holy shit a 20 minute video on washing a cloth. You are incredibly detail oriented! So suited for your job. Glad I found these videos.

  • @fielding68
    @fielding68 Před 8 lety +4

    I'm so enthralled with your enthusiasm and perfectionism. I find your tutorials fascinating. Thank you so much for your time and patience making them.

  • @jackychng25
    @jackychng25 Před 9 lety +115

    i don't think the inventor of microfibre can tell this much about maintenance them

  • @darkknight7011
    @darkknight7011 Před 7 lety

    This guy is a TRUE professional. You can crack jokes all day but, he has attention to detail. ROCK ON!

  • @ryanzaninovich9451
    @ryanzaninovich9451 Před 9 lety

    I never thought in a million years I would be watching a how-to video about washing/organizing my micro fiber car detailing towels...yet here I am. Great video and sound advice as usual. Since I found your videos my vehicles are detailed to a whole other level. Thanks for the great video and tips as usual! Keep up the good work!

  • @SRNM2
    @SRNM2 Před 8 lety +5

    Btw...ALL of your work and dedication is to say the least ADMIRABLE!!!...Thank you for sharing the wisdom!

  • @bigdaddy934
    @bigdaddy934 Před 7 lety +60

    Ammo, these are some of the very best car care instructional videos I've ever seen. Really practical and useful information. I like how you explain the theory and reasons behind your methods which is important for geeks like me!

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 7 lety +6

      Thanks! Glad these helped you out

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts Před 7 lety

      @stan d. upnow Uhh, Larry's OCD might not agree with potential for a cat to claw the car. Sorry.

    • @joshuarosen6242
      @joshuarosen6242 Před 7 lety

      You put little bootees on their feet. You can apply compound or polish to the bootees as appropriate to save a bit of manual effort and the bootees protect the paint from the scratches.

    • @cecilys5507
      @cecilys5507 Před 6 lety

      Ha, don't listen guys - cat hair doesn't pick up anything, it sticks to everything. And even with the booties, they still got wicked sharp fangs.

    • @mrsmoonrain
      @mrsmoonrain Před 6 lety

      Without the "why" the "how" is useless.....it's like saying,"because I said so". Additionally, when something seems overly time consuming, it's a lot easier to suffer through when you know why it is so important.

  • @jamescurrie1707
    @jamescurrie1707 Před 8 lety +1

    i detail at a used car dealership in ontario and we wash all our towels in the same washer and they all go in dryer together lol i love watching the ammo videos because it teaches me how to do it properly so if i have a nice car some day i can clean it properly!
    LOVE you attention to detail on even the washing of your towels. keep up the good work

  • @marovetsm
    @marovetsm Před 7 lety +2

    Larry is great, so easy to watch and listen to. Ive always wanted to detail my cars, and thought it was too difficult. But after watching Ammo videos Ive learned what the proper supplies and techniques are to make my cars look great. Thanks again. Subscribed

  • @larkatmic
    @larkatmic Před 7 lety +35

    My God!. You Rock. I appreciate your amazing knowledge about the differences in microfiber towels, and your patient explanation on how to clean them. So helpful
    Thank You!!!!!!

  • @lemonyellow3117
    @lemonyellow3117 Před 7 lety +33

    Jeez, this guy is more articulate than most of the independent newscasters on CZcams.

  • @jtaft091
    @jtaft091 Před 6 lety +1

    Just wanted to take a few minutes and thank you for this video. I have OCD about detailing my car and using the best cleaning supplies but one thing I never did was clean the micro fibers I would always buy new which can get pricey. This shines some light into sorting what towels are and if they need to be thrown out. I am so thankful someone else out there thought of this.

  • @EM-eo5yp
    @EM-eo5yp Před 7 lety

    Your passion for this really makes these videos so enjoyable. It's obvious that you love what you do. You've made me consider getting back into detailing.

  • @ieotos
    @ieotos Před 8 lety +6

    Wow this video is really really going in depth with washing microfiber towels, definitely my kind of video

  • @warotdhummakupt5771
    @warotdhummakupt5771 Před 9 lety +3

    Larry, this was super helpful. I didn't know you could use normal detergent.
    Just wanted to thank you again for doing these videos. I've learned pretty much everything I know from them!

  • @tjones5626
    @tjones5626 Před 4 lety

    A yr later and i enjoyed and absolutely needed to watch this before i washed.......and i did(for once)..1:18am detailing my washer and towels..
    I had them all together going into the dryer(diff. Poloy etc. ) and powder detergent. I appreciate you and i know you'll be proud!!ty

  • @floofytown
    @floofytown Před 6 lety

    Man, are you thoughtful and thorough. And intelligent as hell. You're the type of guy I'd kill to have as a coworker...that rare type of dude that I'd actually trust to do something as persnickety as I would. I have a ton of respect for you from seeing videos like this. I'd trust your advice over most, just seeing the amount of thought you put into everything. Good stuff man...thank you for all the great advice!

  • @joubess
    @joubess Před 4 lety +2

    I'm a chemist who used to work on powder detergents, Tide specifically. You have a pair of problems no single detergent can tackle alone, dirt and oily or waxy residues. Your application requires 2 washes per load.
    If you are seeing powder detergent left over on fabrics, you're using too much powder. It takes much less powder than most people use, 1/3 to 1/2 scoop for a full sized load. Use less for smaller loads. Use even less if you have very soft water.
    Powder detergent has an advantage no liquid can match, sodium aluminum silicate or similar compound. After extensive testing, I recommend Tide. It really does clean better. One of its functions is to keep soil removed from fabrics in the water and not redeposited on the fabrics. This is important for loads like yours. What dirt you get out needs to stay out.
    Since your towels also have a high waxy oily content, two wash/rinse cycles would be better. Wash and rinse once in powder detergent, then a second time with liquid detergent. Oils will stay in the towels during the powder wash. The liquid wash will remove those organics. The second wash should also wash the washer so you don't have to run an empty load as often to clean it. It may not matter which order you wash in, but you need both on these towels.
    Use at least a warm wash and warm rinse. Hot wash and warm rinse would be ideal. Cold rinse will cause waxes and oils to deposit inside the washer and back on the towels leaving them with residue, and you'll have to clean the washer more often.
    This regimen may allow you to get more life out of your C towels before they turn into D towels. The D towel you showed could be cleaned well with this combination of wash cycles. If you try it, please leave a comment as to how it worked for you.

    • @joubess
      @joubess Před 4 lety

      @ur2sqrley L Thank you!

    • @munsters2
      @munsters2 Před 4 lety

      Thanks for all the good info.

  • @deadpoet415
    @deadpoet415 Před 8 lety +34

    Umm.. I just spent 20 minutes of my precious life watching a CZcams video on how to wash my MF towels. Was it worth it? YES! Thanks Larry for your hard work in the industry, as well as in CZcams Land.

  • @johnmal5975
    @johnmal5975 Před 8 lety +1

    Great video! Me and my wife own a cleaning business and essentially employ the same strategies for our towels. Love your videos, learned a lot about cleaning glass from you. The razor trick works great on hard water deposits in showers also on tile. It saves us countless hours on real estate jobs that want it done great and asap.

  • @wendys390
    @wendys390 Před 6 lety

    LOL, what I like is that you seem to have thought of everything, with all the various details, exactly how to do each and every step, which gives me the impression that you've so thoroughly studied the whole operation that if I just follow your direction, I can't possibly go wrong. I can't imagine that there's anything you haven't thought of. Thus proving that a little OCD can be a very good thing. Thank you! And also thank you for this video in particular, because now I know what the hell I did that ruined some of my microfiber towels. You're da bomb :) Appreciate you very much!

  • @PHY51C15T
    @PHY51C15T Před 8 lety +15

    Thorough! First video of yours I've watched, more than enough to inspire a subscription. Outstanding

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 8 lety +3

      +Keenan Dumoy Thank you so much! Glad to have you on board :)

    • @dannyzamudio1252
      @dannyzamudio1252 Před 2 lety

      @@AMMO-NYC do you have a link for microfiber towels?

  • @AndrewMiguelez
    @AndrewMiguelez Před 9 lety +5

    Been waiting for this video since I discovered you, Larry. Thanks!

  • @gggfff685
    @gggfff685 Před 5 lety

    I just watched almost half hour of towel washing instructions. Great video, great speaker!

  • @tinahuynh1221
    @tinahuynh1221 Před 3 lety +1

    This has to be the best most informative video I have ever watched. Thank you for being so detailed and wonderful explanation skills!

  • @kbptrinh
    @kbptrinh Před 8 lety +3

    u make car detailing look like it science of its own. keep up the vids. like them

  • @juggyboy8991
    @juggyboy8991 Před 7 lety +20

    You just got a sub from the intro, it invites the audience and tells them what you're going to talk and how you are gonna separate the topics

  • @BluePlanetDrone
    @BluePlanetDrone Před 7 lety +1

    Tons of respect for anyone who takes so much pride in their work. Great video, I learned a lot. Time well spent. Thank u so much 👍😎

  • @boy31
    @boy31 Před 8 lety

    the level of attention and dedication is amazing in your videos
    Thank you!

  • @remedyfarm
    @remedyfarm Před 9 lety +3

    For me anyways, rinsing in warm avoids that coagulating of gunk on the machine and gets more dirt and detergent out of the towels.
    (I've watched the washing and the rinsing process by holding down the "safety" switch to see how the water looks)
    "Cold" can be very cold in northern places (as ya know). In winter and spring the "warm" setting will be kinda too cool cuz of the freezing cold water added to the mix. In that case, I'll start the wash with the hot setting, then switch it (while it's filling) to warm wash when the tub is 1/3 full. Love your vids.
    Cheers from Ottawa, ON:)

  • @raymondhuynh4932
    @raymondhuynh4932 Před 7 lety +35

    larry made a career being OCD. Respect

  • @patkern185
    @patkern185 Před 4 lety +1

    Great information about an item we all use in varying scenarios..not just car detailing. I use mine for cleaning and polishing furniture and others for cleaning everything from washing dishes to washing me. Thanks!!!

  • @lemonyellow3117
    @lemonyellow3117 Před 7 lety +1

    This guy is a better speaker than most guys with their own show on CZcams. Very informative too.

  • @pvendeloo7512
    @pvendeloo7512 Před 9 lety +43

    this channel must be ocd heaven, loving the videos btw

  • @ooohlaa13
    @ooohlaa13 Před 7 lety +9

    I have made many errors with smearing windows with towels that had some residue on them, this is a bit OCD like me, over the top but I love your meticulous style and tips. I accidentally burned an end or two of micro towels and the heat melted them into a hard crust ... so it didn't occur to me that a hot dryer is capable of doing the same thing, even at a microscopic level, will make scratches in the finish. Thanx for all the info on the weights, makes a LOT of sense and very useful info, as usual.

  • @julie76_lemuel2ssgeiger8

    I cant believe I just watched this entire video! I'm glad I did. Saved me time and money on paint correction.

  • @safewatermoncton9887
    @safewatermoncton9887 Před 5 lety +2

    Dude you're disposition and way of explaining is so friken awesome!!! Thank you!!!

  • @JAWZMUZIK1
    @JAWZMUZIK1 Před 8 lety +6

    I love this guy. very rare indeed in this washed up generation to find a person that actually does something correctly.

    • @D00FY
      @D00FY Před 8 lety +2

      He must be of German heritage.

    • @JAWZMUZIK1
      @JAWZMUZIK1 Před 8 lety +3

      +Lunar Cactus maybe. but If everyone did their jobs like him this world would be a better place. everyone would be satisfied

  • @deasttn
    @deasttn Před 7 lety +70

    Unless you are detailing Lamborghini's or Bentley's, just wash your dang microfiber towels together in a separate load and be done with it. If you have some nasty ones, pre soak them, or repurpose them as shop towels.
    Air dry the towels separately and use your dryer's lower heating settings and don't use fabric softener sheets (as with any dryer cycle, clean the lint trap first).
    Store your towels separately in a bag or box to keep them free from dirt and dust.

    • @ValJanela
      @ValJanela Před 7 lety +6

      The only person who mentions not to use fabric conditione/softener!

    • @Tod728
      @Tod728 Před 6 lety +6

      THANK you... for succinctly sharing what he should have. (Rather than 20 frickin minutes on and on and on and on and on...)

    • @PCAPro
      @PCAPro Před 5 lety +4

      deasttn triggered much. If you don’t like the detail of his video don’t watch them or watch another channel.

    • @josephxavier453
      @josephxavier453 Před 5 lety

      deasttn Perfect! And I will add, “and every now and then, throw them in the garbage and buy some new ones.”

    • @vnmeister9418
      @vnmeister9418 Před 4 lety +2

      I think he does detail those kinds of cars worth more than a many real estate properties though...

  • @MultiMusicbuff
    @MultiMusicbuff Před 3 lety

    The best video.He doesn't sell us any products to wash microfiber.Told me everything i need to know.

  • @ravenbrooks9959
    @ravenbrooks9959 Před 3 lety

    He's turning his OCD into a superpower instead of an impediment. Larry I don't know or honestly cat squat about cars, but I keep watching your videos for the quality, informative content. Thank you for being an encouragement 😊. I hope to be as awesome a communicator as you one day

  • @beri232
    @beri232 Před 8 lety +9

    I'd use those "D" towels in the garage for stuff like oil changes or cleaning your hands after wrenching. I hate throwing away rags.

    • @Boz1211111
      @Boz1211111 Před 5 lety

      i also hate throwing away and thats where my washing machine comes in handy.. i repurpose them if they become too old and not good but never got them that dirty they cant be washed

  • @giancarlog8653
    @giancarlog8653 Před 4 lety +9

    Never considered ANY of this when cleaning my microfiber towels. Mind blown...

  • @robertsmith8535
    @robertsmith8535 Před 4 lety

    Your attention to detail is breathtaking. A total geek experience that I really appreciate.

  • @nissearkevid1995
    @nissearkevid1995 Před 8 lety

    never thought anyone could do a interesting 20 minute video on microfiber towels! amazing!

  • @mansurrahim
    @mansurrahim Před 8 lety +8

    Great video and I love your attention to detail!

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 8 lety +3

      Thanks!

    • @thomasrossi31
      @thomasrossi31 Před 7 lety

      How do you feel about heated air drying? Like the AirForce Master Blaster?

  • @AustrianAnarchy
    @AustrianAnarchy Před 8 lety +4

    Adding soap (liquid or powder) first is something I started doing a long time ago. I add it to wherever side the water pours into the drum and let it get washed down into the outer drum. Never ever have residue or discoloration problems doing it that way.

    • @khatfield79
      @khatfield79 Před 8 lety +2

      Me too! I add the soap to the empty washer, let it fill 1/3, THEN add the laundry. Soaps are so overly concentrated now, that I just don't feel confident they will dissolve well enough without extra help.

    • @tammeraespinal8675
      @tammeraespinal8675 Před 6 lety +2

      I actually put my hand down there and swish it around and make sure it's all dissolved before I start adding the clothing or towels.

  • @sttng3.3r_68
    @sttng3.3r_68 Před 4 lety +1

    Such a great video! At first I thought a 20 min video on towels was excessive but I'm so glad I watch this now. It is so informative. Now those 2 min videos the other guys make seem lame lol. Thanks man

  • @JmanRx81
    @JmanRx81 Před 6 lety +1

    I had no clue. This was incredibly informative. Probably one of the most informative detailing videos I've seen.

  • @photilal1960
    @photilal1960 Před 9 lety +19

    I'll never forget a comment that I read on one of your videos a little while back; "Larry could do a video on how to wash dishes and it'd still be interesting"

  • @damianblu
    @damianblu Před 4 lety +29

    *dumps entire laundry bag into washing machine while talking about needing to do an extra load*
    Me, looking at my 3 microfiber towels: uhm

  • @tonyj.podrasky5273
    @tonyj.podrasky5273 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi Larry; this is a fascinating video. Thank you for doing such a find job of explaining M-F towels. Best tip was not to turn the dryer to "hot as hell" when you're drying them because of the damage it does - and yes, I have some that have a slightly crunchy feel to them - so now I know that they've been burned. I'm not that dedicated to my car washing so I basically go with 3 sets: washing / drying / waxing - and they go into the machine by their "set" when I have enough used ones.

  • @refugio7528
    @refugio7528 Před 7 lety +2

    The passion you have for your profession is awesome

  • @ds99
    @ds99 Před 9 lety +4

    Thanks for the tips. I find the worst thing about microfibre towel washing is the static cling that happens to them. 😃. That was a great session. Thank you.
    A little off topic here - I noticed the plastic vent hose coming from your dryer. Those plastic hoses have been known to catch fire. They are banned here in Canada due to the large number of house fires they caused. I see the plastic vent goes up near the gas line and gas meter. That's scary. I hope you will consider switch to a metallic exhaust pipe from the dryer. I don't want to see you hurt or your home lost.

    • @stuvs830
      @stuvs830 Před 9 lety +2

      ***THIS.*** Nothing more frightening than a house fire.

    • @EGGINFOOLS
      @EGGINFOOLS Před 9 lety

      ds99 Yeah and I noticed he wasn't wearing safety glasses either.

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 Před 7 lety +3

    Very informative video. Thanks for posting it. In the area of safety please do yourself a very important favor, on your basement dryer get rid of the white plastic vent tubing as it is a fire hazard. If there is any lint that flares or flames an internal fire becomes an external fire in an instant as the tube melts in a flash. You are supposed to only use rigid solid ducting or flexible aluminum and not even the silver foil tubing as it's not much better than the white vinyl that you have. I'm a contractor and know of people who lost homes due to this issue.

  • @rodmascotto6750
    @rodmascotto6750 Před 7 lety

    definitely by far the most professional detailer....good work.

  • @bapsjoni1464
    @bapsjoni1464 Před 8 lety +2

    Larry really inspires me how to maintain your tools. I think 3 or 400 m/f doesn't matter, The important thing is detailling needs a precise perfection, Take care our tools as special as you can so you won't get problem when you use it.

  • @2NAHFISH
    @2NAHFISH Před 8 lety +16

    FYI : Noticed the plastic/vinyl dryer vent hose. these are not a smart option because they do catch fire. aluminum vent hose recommended.

  • @nealp885
    @nealp885 Před 9 lety +6

    Well guess it's too late for me I always dry my towels with the highest heat possible. 😂 I'll have to buy a whole new set now. Thanks for this I was wondering why they are shit now.

  • @danloyd8462
    @danloyd8462 Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks for the detailed video. Setting the washer on a double-rinse cycle also works good to remove soap residue, even with Tide granules.

  • @danielj9932
    @danielj9932 Před 9 měsíci

    Larry, you are just at a higher level for everything even when comparing to other excellent detailers 😮❤

  • @barooooooo7665
    @barooooooo7665 Před 6 lety +6

    He keeps microfiber towels all over his car JUST IN CASE! press F to pay respect!

  • @YZFoFittie
    @YZFoFittie Před 8 lety +11

    FYI, most "new" towels come with a fabric/color preservative and should be washed before use...

    • @FourJaysFour
      @FourJaysFour Před rokem +1

      Great point! a almost all fabrics have a "sizing" or coating applied during manufacture.

  • @JavierRodriguez-jw4xv
    @JavierRodriguez-jw4xv Před 9 lety

    This guy should be an engineer. His impeccable attention to detail would be put to great use, and you would know even more about certain paints, finishes, and products that he uses

  • @squeaknsqueegeethewindowcl2314

    Very detailed. Loved watching all of it. Loved all the upclose, and massive detail you gave. Thank you!

  • @Dennis-ku2ur
    @Dennis-ku2ur Před 8 lety +5

    Great video, very informative. I have only one comment. I see that you are using a plastic dryer duct to vent your dryer. These ducts are a fire hazard, they are flammable. (And they are not permitted by code. They are only allowed to vent a bath vent.)
    You can use metal flex up to 8' . After that you must use rigid metal duct to the exterior.
    Also remember to clean the lint build up (highly flammable) from your dryer duct every year. (There are many good videos on CZcams showing how to do this.)
    Plastic dryer duct is the cause of many home fires every year!

    • @FourJaysFour
      @FourJaysFour Před rokem

      I dont disagree, but would like to point out that, in Larry's special circumstance of using this dryer for MF only, he's likely using air dry or very low heat.

  • @chairmankaga101
    @chairmankaga101 Před 7 lety +6

    James May just has to be subscribed to this channel...

  • @prestonrobert2625
    @prestonrobert2625 Před 9 lety

    Black C7 2015 z51. Your the best thanks hope to keep this ride over 10 years looking new.

  • @cardo1111
    @cardo1111 Před 4 lety

    Larry is the real deal. He even details the inside of the washer machine tub. I know after watching his vid on how to properly wash microfiber towels there's no need to watch any others.

  • @mrman17
    @mrman17 Před 9 lety +16

    Fabric softener will prevent material from absorbing over time, so shouldn't be used in towels in general.
    I don't know how well white vinegar works with MF towels, but it can be good for removing the build up from fabric softener, and also limescale in hard water areas. It may also help remove other stuff from the towels. You use it like you would a fabric softener. And no, it actually doesn't leave a smell after.

    • @Ravenzer0x
      @Ravenzer0x Před 9 lety +4

      mrman17 I use white vinegar in the rinse cycle to make sure the buildup is gone. Works great so far. Input Larry?

    • @moneygeewtee
      @moneygeewtee Před 9 lety +4

      mrman17 My wife actually runs the 1st wash (of our laundry) via white vinegar, and you are correct, it doesn't leave a smell.

    • @provostkhot
      @provostkhot Před 9 lety +3

      mrman17 Always vinegar! It's one of these lifehacks our grand-grandmas used to do. Vinegar will wash out all the greasy soap paste left that can't be just flushed out with water, and honestly it can be used on normal clothes as well, instead of fabric softener pour some spirit vinegar. The best thing is, the vinegar will almost instantly evaporate after You take the clothes out of the washing machine, and there will be absolutely zero smell on them. Also if You're allergic to detergents, vinegar is Your friend.

  • @ulysses_grant
    @ulysses_grant Před 7 lety +6

    Great video!! What about a 100% polyester towel. Will it damage the paint or bring unexpected results? Thanks a lot.

  • @gerardo1357a
    @gerardo1357a Před 6 lety

    This is pretty much my favorite channel on all CZcams. I love detailing my car, im not professional nor do I have a race car or what ever, I drive a jetta gli mk6 2017, but I like to have nice and waxed. Larry youre the best!

  • @proeyebry
    @proeyebry Před 8 lety

    Great Video, I too have Micro-fiber towels everywhere in my cars and house. Been throwing them away for years, now I know how to properly care for these priceless items!

  • @royrobinson4636
    @royrobinson4636 Před 8 lety +8

    I hand wash my microfiber towels in the garage sink, using liquid laundry soap and warm to hot water. Rinsing them each time in cold water. Sometimes it takes up to three (3) good wash/rinse cycles to get "all" the crud out of them or until the water rinses clean. Then, air-dried in the shower stall. They usually come out looking like new again. I don't think machine washing does that thorough of a job, Ammo?

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 8 lety +4

      +Roy Robinson I've never had a problem with machine washing and I've been doing it for 20 years. I have soooo many towels if I hand washed them, it would take me 2 days. :)

    • @royrobinson4636
      @royrobinson4636 Před 8 lety +1

      +AMMO NYC, I certainly don't have the volume of M/F towels you most likely have. I use 6-8 towels per vehicle and with 3 vehicles, maybe, at most 20-24 towels a month? However, hand washing remains my preferred method, because I know when they rinse perfectly clean they are clean. Today is not my first day either, Sir. I also store them in Zip-Lock freezer bags. I did learn about the different varieties of M/F towels. Thanks for the response and another great video. ;-)

    • @royrobinson4636
      @royrobinson4636 Před 8 lety +1

      +Joseph Elmajian , I don't have 400 towels a week either, so it works for me Joseph :-)
      Some of the dirtiest one's get hand-washed/rinsed twice, or until the rinse-water is clear. I know mine are clean! Who knows what they come out like from a machine?

    • @royrobinson4636
      @royrobinson4636 Před 8 lety

      ***** Hi Joseph, I'm in California, we have the "California Dusters" over here, they work great on my collection, even the Vette! :-)

  • @SevCars
    @SevCars Před 9 lety +7

    Damn.. I've been cycling my 6-7 micro fiber towels for 2 years now. Off to order a new batch then, I guess.

  • @marcloyer2314
    @marcloyer2314 Před 5 lety

    Love the videos you have so very informative I can’t believe I was washing my vehicle the wrong way all these years.

  • @craigslist3445
    @craigslist3445 Před 7 lety +1

    I take mine to the local LAUNDROMAT and use three machines at the same time, then use three dryers. Super simple and no drama

  • @veritas1073
    @veritas1073 Před 7 lety +21

    i come here for my ocd fix

  • @RealtimeReviews613
    @RealtimeReviews613 Před 9 lety +30

    I have 3 random questions im sure EVERYONE is wondering? Lol
    1) Do you keep your house as clean as your cars?
    2) Why is your car so dirty? Lol
    3) Do you edit your own videos?

    • @3rdGenGuy
      @3rdGenGuy Před 9 lety +13

      DoubleD 613 His car isn't dirty.

    • @chad3193
      @chad3193 Před 9 lety +9

      As my car. I do window tint for living, and the tint on my car is fu$ked up. I still have my first two window I've done on my car, and it's a BMW 5 series.
      So I understand why people do things for living, they don't do it for themselves.

    • @bmwmike3534
      @bmwmike3534 Před 9 lety +11

      yasir aljallad if you tint cars for a living and your tint looks like shit then you are just a lazy ass. Itll take you 30 minutes

    • @QuantumRift
      @QuantumRift Před 8 lety +5

      DoubleD 613 Egads! Did you see he mixed differently-colored towels in the washer!

    • @mikedebruyn2195
      @mikedebruyn2195 Před 8 lety +4

      ***** The actual saying is: "The cobbler's children have no shoes." It does seem to be a real world phenomenon.

  • @JosephWheeler14
    @JosephWheeler14 Před 7 lety

    Only you could make a 20 minute video about washing towels that I actually found enjoyable and worthwhile. Thanks for always delivering great content.

  • @pinkfloydscorpio
    @pinkfloydscorpio Před 7 lety

    EXCELLENT video! You take a lot of pride in what you do. I like that!
    I just bought a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer GT and was looking up some videos on how to detail it myself, and found your videos. Thank you, and keep up the good work!