Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

[Alex C.]

So i did a load of towels last night and neglected to check the dryer walls. Sure enough, once they're dry i pull them all out and in sorting through them realize there's a dryer sheet in there.

Would you guys consider them done for? The dryer sheet was in there from the previous load of clothes, so it was used. Or should i run the load through the wash again with a vinegar rinse and hope for the best? Has anyone else ever had this happen?

Thanks all.

[Carfire]

Re: Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

Sorry, I do not know.
I was try washing it again though.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

This has happened to me before. No need to panic. Just re wash them. Make sure there is no dryer sheet when you dry them. lol.

[FLINTstone]

Re: Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

had this happen to me a while back...i could tell that the MFs didnt have the same absorbency as they did before.

[Murr1525]

Re: Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

Yeah I'd go with a vinegar wash. Shouldnt be a catastrophe.

[john m.]

Re: Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

really shouldnt be too bad, and the vinegar should help ya out some

[fzr confused]

Re: Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

I always thought you had to hang dry them, didn't know you could use the dryer. Was told the dryer make static cling on them or something. Good to know . Can you use the dryer for the Meg 2.0 pads???

[the_invisible]

Re: Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

The depleted dryer sheet probably wouldn't have much of an effect on the next load of drying.

Trust me, even with a dryer sheet being used in the drying process, you will not do any major harm to the paint. I have had used softener and dryer sheets on my microfiber before. They did no harm to the car, they may be a little more inefficient than usual in capturing polishes and wax. It's nothing to be worried about, in my opinion. I think it is probably more work to rewash and redry your load of MF towels than to use the towels with a slight loss of efficiency.

As mentioned, if you are concerned, feel free to wash them again with a small amount of detergent. Not a lot because these towels are already clean. Otherwise, a depleted dryer sheet should have negligible effect on your towels and you may use them normally. If anything, they may just work less efficiently.

[Alex C.]

Re: Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

Thanks everyone. I think i'll try a second wash. If absorbency is the only issue i won't sweat it as much. I'll just wash them again and call it done.

Thanks again.

[roushstage2]

Re: Dried MFs with a dryer sheet

I always thought you had to hang dry them, didn't know you could use the dryer. Was told the dryer make static cling on them or something. Good to know . Can you use the dryer for the Meg 2.0 pads???

Dry the towels on high. They love it. Just air dry the pads.