How To Wash & Dry Your Microfiber Towels Like A Pro!
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- How To Wash & Dry Your Microfiber Towels Like A Pro! Unlock the secrets to pristine microfiber care with my quick & easy step-by-step tutorial! 🧼✨
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In this comprehensive guide, I cover:
👉 Proper washing techniques to remove dirt and contaminants without compromising the fabric's integrity.
👉 The ideal microfiber detergent and water temperature settings for maintaining peak absorbency and softness.
👉 The ideal dryer settings to help extend the life of your microfiber towels.
👉 Pro tips for avoiding common pitfalls during the washing and drying processes.
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Microfiber towels are a cleaning essential known for their exceptional performance and versatility. Their unique construction of polyester and polyamide not only makes them highly absorbent, but also capable of lifting and trapping dirt, dust and moisture. Their lint-free composition esures a streak-free finish.
Additionally, microfiber towels (microfiber cloths) are durable and reusable, making them a go-to choice for anyone seeking an effective and sustainable cleaning solution.
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⬇️🔶 LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️⬇️
🇺🇸 For people in USA:
P&S Rags To Riches (on Amazon): amzn.to/3N31hVp
P&S Rags To Riches microfiber detergent: bit.ly/49WJ71f
Another good microfiber detergent: amzn.to/3T4mYYX
Tide Free & Gentle: amzn.to/47zsjMe
All Free & Clear detergent: amzn.to/3T1FvVR
Quality microfiber towels: amzn.to/3T0DKYP
Folding clothes drying rack: amzn.to/3N2lUB0
🇨🇦 For people in Canada:
P&S Rag to Riches: bit.ly/2XVjjyX
P&S Rags to Riches (on Amazon): amzn.to/4159PRy
Tide Free & Gentle: amzn.to/3SYT1JI
Quality microfiber towels: amzn.to/415ouMr
Folding clothes drying rack: amzn.to/47zsJ5g
🇬🇧 For people in the UK:
P&S Rags to Riches microfiber detergent: bit.ly/3Ba6dCt
Quality microfiber towels: bit.ly/3lLNiZK
Folding clothes drying rack: amzn.to/3GoCUO0
🇫🇷 For people in France: c3po.link/QCWWjkv74R
Great vid pan👍
Pan ,I love your videos and you are so cheerful to watch. I was wondering do you use these microfiber cloths for even housework like dusting ,cleaning etc. ,and do you colour code your cloths . Do you use certain colours for certain work like yellow clothes for windows and mirrors ,blue for lichen counteracts for example .
What about using detergent pods? Without fabric softener. I learned years ago not to use fabric softeners, esp on my bath towels or breathable clothing - sales lady in a linen shop told me it clogs up fabrics.
God I love how ocd clean your laundry room is. You rule, Pan.
I don't know the reason this video popped up on my home page but I am glad it did.
Reasons I liked your video:
1) No music playing while you are speaking. I wish other YT hosts would knock it off with music during narration. It is distracting and useless as well. Play some during a segue or maybe if you're doing a time-lapse.
2) You speak clearly.
3) You gave the reasons for why we should do or not do something.
4) Very timely.
I am now a subscriber. Thank you.
Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate it.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I also have some videos on home appliance maintenance and care.
Here’s some extra game changing tips from me as well. Kirkland free and clear detergent has been outperforming any other big box brand for me. Also, do an extra rinse cycle in your wash. You’ll be surprised as to how much detergent was left behind with a single rinse. That extra rinse alone brought back a more softer and absorbing towel. If your towels are super dirty for a pre treatment a bit of dawn dish soap hand washing does the trick for me quick and easy. Just rinse it thoroughly before throwing it in the washer because it still needs a traditional wash.
Edit: I know Pan said use an extra rinse setting but that’s not what I meant. In my case, I let the wash and rinse cycle complete and then I will turn the machine back on in the rinse setting.
Good tips. Also found dawn or an APC as a presoak, hand agitation, rinsing and then washing cleans the towels better with very dirty towels. People will argue it’s just staining but I disagree. Its grime the detergent alone couldn’t remove. Also, white vinegar has cleaning power and also flushes out detergent residue during the rinse cycle.
I also use the Kirkland free and clear with the extra rinse, wow, small world!
@@DerPic 100% agree. Those “stains” can almost always be lightened up significantly if not removed with proper treatment due to the nature of the material. My wife uses white vinegar on some laundry loads as well. I’ll give it a shot next time with the towels!
@@calluellen1420 nice!
I heard free 😂
Absolutely fantastic information packed video about maintenance of microfiber towels! Lovely work Pan, as always❤. Sorry for the recent absence I've been super busy in the last few weeks!
Nice to update this basic knowledge, so many new consumers of Microfiber towels
Thank you! Yeah my channel adds over 100,000-200,000 new subscribers each year who might not have seen previous tutorials and are searching for how to properly care for their towels.
Grateful for your channel Pan!
I appreciate that! Thanks Garfield. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Another great video Pan! Thank you for the refresher.
Thanks Chris!
Tutoriel très intéressant et instructif Pan... Je vais suivre tes conseils pour les futurs lavages de mes microfifres préférés ! 😊👍
Pan, Thanks for revisiting this topic. For those of us that have seen your other videos on this topic, this length of video hit the sweet spot for those of us that have limited time to watch.
Thanks again and I always enjoy your content!
Thanks for the positive feedback! Yeah over the years, my channel adds hundreds of thousands of new subscribers yearly, so many have never seen the older tutorials, and things also change every now and then, either techniques or products used. Here's a good example, as Rags to Riches detergent wasn't yet available when I did my previous tutorial on cleaning towels. :)
Perfect presentation. Good speaking cadence, rich advice and no over explanation or drivel. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the positive feedback Jerry! How did you discover my channel by the way?
You're da man Pan! Thank you!
Really great video and reminder how to care for your microfiber towels.
Thank you!
I recently purchased the “rags to riches”. As usual, your timely video is so valuable. Thanks again Pan 😊👍🏾
Thanks!
Great job Pan!! Great video!
Thanks Levi! 👍🏻 Happy new year brother!
Thanks to you I’m getting really good at interior detailing thank you brother much appreciated!! Keep up the good work, now I know how to wash my rags.
Thanks!
Thanks Pan Since I seen your first video on this I have been doing my towels that way.
Great! :)
Thank you for sharing this information,!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great infos ! Belgian people here. Enjoy the detailing journey since 15y
Thanks! Hello from Canada! How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Thank you for this useful information.
You bet! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely perfectly explained, as always. 😇This is exactly how you should treat your towels, not otherwise 😇
Yes! Thank you!
As always some excellent advice!! 🇨🇦
Thank you! :)
Great tips, thanks Pan 👍😁
Thanks Dave!
You my designated car detailing expert now. Thank you for all the information you give us!
Glad to help! How did you discover my channel by the way Terrance?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 995,000 subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
That’s the nicest laundry room I’ve ever seen 😊, thanks for the tips Pan.
You are so welcome!
Great information Pan,
Glad it was helpful!
As usual great info
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great new year man!
"KEEP IT TIGHT AND KEEP IT CLEAN",great words to live by....
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I like soaking my towels in some DIY detail rinseless. Works great. I also do a bit of pre scrubbing by agitating the towels onto the grit gaurd. 😊
Thanks for watching!
Pan thanks for the tips it's handy
Thanks!
Thank you Pan.
You bet! 👍🏻 How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
THANK YOU!
You're welcome!
Thank you for the great video! The author and his channel are really good!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Pan, great video as always! I’ve been following these instructions since you put out your first videos, with the addition the Rags To Riches detergent in the last couple of years. I have 3 problems that persist though. The first issue is with window cleaning cloths. I’ve used both the Rag Company’s waffle weave towels and premium glass cleaning towels. After 2-3 proper wash/dry cycles they start to leave tiny microfibers behind on the glass. I read this could be due to the microfibers already breaking down. I guess that makes since, but I figured they would last longer than just a few washes.
Another issue is towels I’ve used for applying and buffing off my spray sealants leave actual lint behind on my car’s paint. I’ve used both Chemica Guys Professional Grade towel and the Meguiar’s Supreme shine towel. Always pre-washed them and then washed them separately from other MF towels. Even ran an extra dryer cycle on them to gather more lint before using them.
The third issue is towels used for more general tasks seem to trap small pieces of dirt that won’t wash out. Often have to pick them out with tweezers.
Any suggestions for these problems would be great!
Thanks for mentioning they should feel grabby. I was worried that it would scratch, but it eased my mind to know that’s how they’re supposed to feel.
👍🏻 Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Pan thank you for going over this important side of detailing. I do need to order the smaller rags to riches just for the measuring aspect of the bottle. TRC is adding to not heat over 104 degrees Fahrenheit on the packaging they ship microfibers in. On a side note drying clothes on line dry or air setting takes longer but the clothes come out softer than using heat without a drying sheet. Thank you for another video and I hope your house is warm this weekend.
Thanks Neil!
Hello Pan. Thanks for the great tutorial. I’ve been using free and clear with vinegar on the normal cycle for a while. You know I like P&S products. I think both work well. Enjoy your weekend my friend.
Thanks Jim!
Great video! We have the same type of washer, but ours has the drying feature, so it's the washer dryer combo. For a medium load, we put 32oz of degreaser with just wash and extra 2x rinse. Then wash, 2x rinse and dry the next cycle with just water. Amazing results. There are no window issues at all. With the Shine Pro 2 in 1, we just wash, no dry. Thanks again!!
Thanks for sharing!
Really been enjoying watching your videos. I'm curious, only just started and bought colour coded towels, but not many of each. Now my question is, can I soak them all together for 24/48 hours and then wash them all together? As otherwise I'm looking at 3 hour cycles per colour, 15 hours of washing machine just for one car. Do you have any suggestions?
I've been using Rags to Riches for a while. I love it! Great info Pan! It would figure you put out this video while I was drawing up ideas for my channel and this was one of them. Lol!
Awesome! Thank you!
Not only is he promoting a particular product but you still gave a homemade recipe of vinegar and water,much appreciated my man....
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I've heard it recommended now to place all microfiber products in special filter bags (ex. Eco Wash, Guppyfriend) before placing them in a washing machine. The special bags catch the small amount of micro-plastics that shed off the towels so that the plastics don't pollute the water system.
Other than that, this is a great basics video on microfiber maintenance!
I have some of those extra fluffy towels, I don't known how the weave method is called, I think is like the orange towel you have there and when they first came new I was amazed how soft they arey, but after the first wash they lost their extra softness. I always wash in cold to warm, with no softener/dies/scent detergent, with a little vinegar.
Love the Twelve watch bro!
You have good observation skills! Thanks! 👍🏻
Pan is the man
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Great video Pan - I also have the same LG Dryer, but when I used the Air Dry setting, the towels still feel damp at the end of the cycle.
Yes because you need to select longer drying times. I typically set 90 minutes, and then if they're still damp, run a new cycle.
I've used P&S Rags to Riches for a while now, and IMO it is unexcelled for washing microfiber towels.
I agree. It's the best microfiber detergent I have used so far. I'm sure other brands will come out with their own versions eventually.
Just picked up the Rags to Riches, so many great reviews out there. I was previously using Poorboy's World Typhoon microfiber detergent which did work great. I wanted to try something a little more cost effective yet still had great reviews.
I think you'll enjoy this. Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial Pan. I never stop learning from you. I tend to buy more microfiber towels so i am always putting brand new towels on the paint. The used ones get downgraded to wheels, interiors, engine bays, etc. Ultimately become shop towels for oil or other nasty needs before making it into dumpster.
Blessings from USA 🇺🇸
Thanks TripleG !!
I gotta agree 100%
I believe pan mentioned not to use new microfiber towels before an initial wash. I noticed the difference in no small lint particles.
Great video. Apparently I've been washing in hot and drying in hot for 10 years and the microfiber towels still work well.
You might think they work well, when in reality they are most likely good for trash. Washing in warm water doesn’t matter. It’s drying in hot cycles that kills the fibers. Any producer of microfiber towels will tell you that. Including the guys at The Rag Company, well respected in the industry.
But do as you please. 👍🏻
@@PanTheOrganizer I was cleaning severe areas and decided to Nuke the towels with hot water and dryer instead of new towels each use. I put in 1/2 cup of 5% vinegar and 1/2 cup of borax and also some Tide Free and Clear. The towels go from smelling terrible and looking gross to looking and smelling clean.
@@PanTheOrganizer I'm sure you are right on your temperatures, however I had to deal with dangerous substances and it was either NUKE the towels in hot water and drier or buy new towels every use which is too expensive.
Pan is the best.
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I still use your method from years ago : liquid neutral soap, white vinegar in the "softener" compartiment, 30°C then in the dryer with delicate settings and all my microrags are still like new 👌
Yup that still is a classic method that holds true to this day! :) Glad to hear it's working for you. Proper care of microfiber towels is super important.
What’s a liquid neutral soap that you use?
@@gabriellarodriguez569 Any liquid soap which does not contain a lot of perfume or aggressive additives to whiten the laundry or softeners. It depends a lot on your country, here in Belgium I use the normal version of Omo. But I guess any "normal" or basic version of your favorite brand should do the trick.
Using a fragrance free detergent, I add half a cup of white vinegar.... works for me.
That's right, and they keep very absorbent
Nice to have an updated tutorial. I've been using the Tide Free & Clear since watching the last one, but I've been wondering if Rags to Riches was really any better. Before the Tide, I didn't know any better and was using the Chemical Guys stuff. It was OK, I guess. Nothing special though. Always seemed to need more product than the directions stated. Once I finish this bottle of Tide, I'm going to try the Rags to Riches.
Side note, I just watched the best of 2023 video. Glad to see the Invisible Glass stripper and Ceramic Glass coating mentioned. When I first asked you about them ages ago, you hadn't heard about either one yet. In my mind, I'm taking credit for that one. 😂
Thanks! 🙌🏻
Hey pan I love your videos and have been watching them for a little over a year now. I am a detailer who is just now starting to get into paint corrections and ceramic coatings. I have been doing a lot of research and have used koch chemie’s products and love almost every single one. I have the compounds and polishes from their brand but I am looking for reviews on their ceramic coating, but can’t seem to find any reviews online, will you be doing a review on koch chemies compounds, polishes, and ceramic coatings anytime soon?
If I get enough viewer requests for such videos, I will look into it.
Thanks about the kind words for my videos!
I'd love to see that, too!
Will try the Rags to Riches.
What is your current microfiber detergent?
I use Dawn dish soap.Try it. just let soak then rince out.@@PanTheOrganizer
How do you set up your soap dispenser on the washing machine - I’ll have to read our manual - for 30ml or 60ml (can you use pods that meet the same specifications ?
I did not know to wash before using new rags. Always wondered why they leave so much lint on everything. Thanks Pan!
You are so welcome! You'll always learn new things by watching my videos. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer Found you on the wheel detailing video about 6 months ago! Been watching ever since. Love the time and effort you put into these videos.
Greetings from Finland (-23°C out at the moment) haha
Thank you! Cheers from Montreal, Canada with -8°C at the moment, we had a 15-30cm snow storm last week! I hate winter haha.
@@PanTheOrganizer Sounds familiar 😁 We are also having alot of snow. Hate it aswell. Can't wash my car as I don't have a garage 🥲
Oh that's too bad. I understand your pain! Thankfully, I have a heated and cooled garage, built for year round detailing. Did you see my garage tour video? Here: czcams.com/video/wx6HTBAzeXI/video.htmlsi=lYXAT645SQyl-ztF
Hi Pan, have you tested Gyeon Towel Wash? We don't get US products here in the UAE, not able to get Rags to Riches. Only options are Carpro MFX (not easily available) and Gyeon Towel Wash. How good are they vs the Rags to Riches?
I just washed mine today and didn't use any detergent. I'm going to use these tips
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Pan, didn't you do a h2 on this years ago? Seems that I still have the wash solution still in my washroom…always love your content and your talent
Yes but Rags to Riches didn't exist back then, and a few tweaks to the steps as time evolves and we learn new things. Also, I add 120,000 to 200,000 new subscribers every year, so many new people to the channel aren't aware I have all those tutorials, so it's good knowledge for them to have.
I'm glad I watched a video before I washed mine for the first time. I didn't know you can't use fabric softener. I would have tossed it right in. Apparently it makes the cloth stiff.
You'll always learn new things by watching my videos for sure! Hope you had a great weekend!
As always - Great video. Quick question though... a pop-up said not to use dryer balls. I use wool ones and my towels seem ok. Should I stop using them?
Stop using them.
I’ve always used Tide as Pan noted.
I am huge fan of your ❤❤❤
Thanks! How did you discover my channel?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Hello Pan merci pour cette video tres instructive prendre soin de ses microfibres c est essentiel surtout que je ne les utilisent pas que pour le detailing mais pour nettoyer mes disques vinyles avec de l alcool isopropillyque 😉car je suis passionne de detailing et collectionneur de vinyle et j utilise celle pour vitres pour nettoyer mes disques il faut qu elles soient comme neuve toujours au top👍👍👍
Merci Seb!
I have always used purple power and it works on getting the grease out.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on CZcams as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Thanks for the great tips, @pantheorganizer. I don’t wish to wash microfibre cloth used for car wash in the same machine I used for my regular laundry. Is it possible to hand wash the microfibre cloth?
I have never attempted to hand wash my towels. I'm not sure that would be very effective to remove detailing chemicals.
Always good to remind the crowd on how to clean the mircofibers 👍 Especially when using dry aids. Most will throw them 😓
You mentioned in previous videos we need to throw the ones we used for ceramic coating to the trash. Is that still the case?
Especially when we see that the new Cerakote coating is not drying on the fabric.
Thanks! For any true coating, those in small glass bottles, I never take a chance and I always throw the towels and applicators after I am done with the application of the coating.
Hardening or not on the towel has nothing to do with this. There can be coatings that don't harden the surface, but still will coat the fibers and be hard to remove under washing. I don't take risks.
If you're doing an expensive coating job, it's not a few towels for a few bucks that will matter in the bottom line. If you reuse the towels you used to apply coatings, you always run the risk of scratching the future surface. Jon from Forensic Detailing Channel has already covered this in this video: czcams.com/video/3p6hWK8mpMs/video.htmlsi=RPOjBDHiYFhZo0NY
@@PanTheOrganizer Thank you 🙏
Would love to see a review on the Carpro Dquartz GO, I'm sure it's in the works but I will be installing it on my commuter in next couple days. Would love to see what you think about it. Has been pretty positive reviews so far.
I haven't seen any big channel review it yet, other than a quick mini video by Brian from APEX. I will see if there is enough viewer interest for it. So far it's been surprisingly quiet as I think people are fearful of nano-diamond infused technologies in coatings.
Keep us posted on your impressions once you apply it.
How well timed. I've just bought a gallon last week. I usually apply a spot of dishsoap on a particular dirty area on each cloth and leave it in a tub of water with an oz of rags to riches for a number of hours. I think I'll try 24 hours with a bit more rags to riches. I try to keep costs down using less chemical in the soaking process beforehand as finding the balance of cost and the amount of product is where I'm at.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Pan I made my wife watch this video so she could wash the microfiber towels correctly!!!
Thanks Richard!
You can soak your towels adding a degreaser concentrate from any brand instead of that special detergent. And I agree about the vinegar.
Yes any APC can serve as a presoak.
Hi Pan and all who reads this! I have a question about foam cannon soap. I watched your videos and learned how to wash car correctly, but the question is, can you use soap mixture next time, i wash my car with foam cannon, and time to time i have to spill it out, and is it good to use the same soap mixture the next wash?? Thanks
Pan, what's your recommendation for DIYers who don't amass as many dirty towels and probably don't have as many as someone with a detailing business to begin with? For example: I have 4-6 dedicated glass towels and I only use 1-3 at most per-wash/dry. Since it is not economical, I have always washed these right alongside my other microfiber towels (primarily used only for drying, occasionally they might have a some Bead Maker for a quick drying aid/topper) with the only separation being the dirtiest/most grimy towels from wheels or other areas where dirt or harsher chemicals were picked up.
I would keep the towels used for compounds/polishes seperate from all the others for sure as they contain abrasives, and the super disgusting greasy ones (engine bays,etc) separate. For the rest, it's not the end of the world if you wash the microfiber towels together.
I feel like I am a microfiber towels expert now that I have watched all three of these videos. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
Pan, first I wanted to thank you as I’ve taken a lot of your advice and put it into practice with great results. In regards to this video, I have a very small amount of microfiber products used to clean my car - 2 wash mitts, 4 drying towels, and 4 towels used for coating. Separating them into 3 loads seems like a lot of water used. Would you still recommend doing so even in this scenario? I’ve been soaking and hand washing them but the later has proven very time-consuming.
First, never reuse towels used to apply true ceramic coatings (glass bottles). Throw those away including the applicators used to apply them.
For everything else you can wash those together.
The only towels I wash in separate loads are those used for buffing off compounds/polishes (as they contain abrasives) and super greasy/dirty ones for engine bay detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizerThank you for your response!
Pan thee organiza is keen to get 1 million subs!Come on people press that bell ikon!
Let's gooo!!! :) Thanks for your support man!
I need to upgrade my micro fibers and get a proper storage container for them. I've been using the pack from Walmart with the dual side. They aren't bad but not the best either. I've heard good things from the rag companys stuff.
Hi Pan, would Woolite be acceptable in place of Rags to Riches for microfiber towels/wash mitts that are used for applying quick detailer or for washing with a car soap? For glass towels I plan on using Rags to Riches, but I just would like to know some alternatives.
I never used Woolite so I have no idea unfortunately. I use dedicated microfiber detergents to clean my microfiber towels.
Allo pan, merci beaucoup pour le partage de ton savoir.
C est quand même que du bon sens d'entretenir sont matériels.
Et justement, j ai une question.
tu renouvelle des microfibrés apres combien de temps ? 1 an, 2ans ?
Bonne journée à toi.
Je les change lorsqu'elles ne semblent plus absorbantes, or lorsqu'elles ne "collent" plus à mes doigts. Des microfibres neuves en bon état vont toujours un peu s'accrocher à tes doigts lorsque tu les frottes, leur but étant de ramasser de la saleté. Lorsqu'elles perdent leurs propriétés il est temps de changer.
Aussi je les lave après chaque utilisation, ce qui aide à les garder en bon état pour plus longtemps.
Thanks! What are your opinions on using an APC or some alkaline media right after using some sort of coating, for example drying a car efter using wet coat. Then when you get home, you wash them in the machine with a mikro fiber detergent? (for me, it takes 30-60 min to get home after a car wash). Or will the mikro fiber wash to its job anyway?
Throw the towels in your wash bucket until you can wash. That will prevent the wet coat from drying on the towels and less likely becoming hydroponic over time.
Even after the previous two videos still I enjoyed this one! I used to add white vinegar as a fabric softener like I do with my clothes but with Nanolex microfiber detergent I don’t need to, just 40C and hang dry…Best tip is to throw it in the dryer for a good fluff up and to remove any particles or dust 😃
Thanks!!
Pan. I was talking to a person new to detailing and he asked a very important question I can't believe I hadn't thought about but I immediately. Thought of you and thought that you can do justice to a miniseries that I would like to discuss with you in private. I know this is unconventional but also do not know how else to get a hold of you privately.
I hope you reach out as I feel this is an important topic and possibly next steps in the evolution of detail products...
Literally was watching this and remembered the microfiber towels I washed last night. Went and found them all dried and ready for the trash can (wife dried them in high 😂).
Oh nooo!!! Hopefully she now knows how to clean microfiber towels in the future.
I would like to see a video explaining how to assess used towel condition and what they are still good/no longer good for as a professional.
I have a large collection of them I use, and probably need to sort them. How would I go about that process?
Basically what I am asking is how many grades should there be, and at what point is the towel destined for the trash bin?
The plainly obvious ones I can deal with, but it is the cutoff point I am looking for.
It wouldn't be an easy thing to explain, but in general, microfiber experts say there should be some "grabby" of "clingy" effect to towels when you run your fingers over them. Also some level of static cling. As the goal of microfibers if picking up dirt with those little finger style fibers. If they feel too soft, and not grabby anymore, or don't absorb liquids as they once did, most likely you have a towel that should be thrown away, or used for less important tasks.
You can try rejuvenating old towels first, to see if it's just something coating the fibers, making them less absorbant, or if they are past their lifespan.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks for that.
I do notice my older towels don't absorb water as well. Guess that + grab test will do.
Pour des linges micro fibres très sales avec de la graisses et du sable/terre, est-il préférable de les tremper quelques fois avant de les mettre à la laveuse? Y a-t-il une procédure différente et plus rapide?
Great informative video.
Is that a Christopher Ward twelve Ti on your wrist ?
That is correct! You have good observation skills! 😄👍🏻
And you have very good taste in watches.
I have a sealander will probably get a twelve later in the year ,beautiful watch
@@PanTheOrganizer
Cw trident owner here 😎
Pan, thanks for the video. Also, as a side note, you could so do the Yogi Bear voice if they ever do another movie!
😂😂
I do have some older used towels I would like to restore if I can. So fater I soak them and the water is dirty, should I wring out the towels to get rid of any standing dirty water in the towels before putting them through a normal wash?
Yes, wring them out, and then put them for a wash in your washing machine, using a quality microfiber detergent. Warm water (not hot), extra rinse.
Of course there are limits to restoring old towels depending on how old or damaged they are. If there were heated often at high heat in the dryer, you can't restore that, the fibers will likely have melted or curled up.
No way Pan, i was just searching this yesterday, to see what detergent i needed to use. What an amazing coincidence. Thanks for the great video.
It's like I read your mind Antonio!! Haha. I hope you had a good weekend!
@@PanTheOrganizer Exactly haha, keep up the good work 💪🏻
It's not coincidence, it's algorithms and tech using your search history 😊.
No it's not, because Pan wasn't "threatened" by the algorithm, he just uploaded the video the day after I wondered which detergent to use. It should be noted that I have been a subscriber to the channel for a long time, and it is not that I found this video by chance by doing an online search. .
@@antoniolandi2674 ? I don't understand...threatened by the algorithm? Everything you search, purchase with CC, attach to internet is recorded and saved which works with algorithm.
do you think if my gallon freeze during the shipping its still good ? the feel and look are not the same as my small bottle that I already have ..
Typically you don't want to freeze products. Perhaps discuss this with the place where you ordered it from.
Fantastic video 👍 We're to buy this liquids in Europe?
Couple of things. First, most water heaters do not exceed 120F due to regulations. Second, Dawn soap, yup, dawn soap. It's a soft degreaser that will get everything off your micro fiber towels. It simply works the best and is the cheapest.
Where did you get your towel holder? I saw the one's on Amazon, but really like yours.
That is a rack my girlfriend bought before we wet over 12 years ago. She said she thinks she had purchased it from IKEA back in the day.
HI Pan,
Thank you for the informative videos. I have this detergent ,Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10x Free Liquid Laundry Detergent, Unscented .Would this detergent be acceptable?
Thanks! I don't know that detergent. You'd have to look up the ingredients and make sure it doesn't have fabric softeners or bleaches.
Question for anyone... in a past video talking about towels, Pan mentioned not reusing the towels used in the application process of ceramic coating or using them in the engine bay. Does this cleaner or soak process change that?
It is still recommended to throw away towels and applicators used for true coatings (in glass bottles).
Hey! I have a heat pump dryer with a "synthetic" program. You think thats safe for microfiber towels? Thanks!
I don’t know what that is or how high the temperature goes. Stay below 140F
Hi. Two questions. 1. Does any matter where to put liquid? Straight to the drum or dedicated section in the washing machine draw?
2. For how long this washing should be? Greetings from UK. Tom
You put the detergent in the same detergent dispenser as you would for your regular clothes. Not in the drum.
For the length of the cycle, it depends how dirty the towels are. But I normally just select the “normal” cycle which lasts approximately 1 hour on my machine.
I have the exact washer and dryer. Ive had excellent success washing on speed wash ( warm, extra dirty) and drying on speed dry ( warm and time varies..up to 1:30 hours for drying towels, @30 minutes for all others).