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When I got started on this car cleaning obsession I picked up a package of Costco MF towels. I thought they were a good towel until I bought my first Meg Clay Kit and used the towel that comes inside. I was very impressed with how soft they were. Now, I use only the Meg's towel on painted surfaces and I have relegated the other MF towels to non-painted parts (interior, wheels, engine, etc.)

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Not a stupid question at all. Do you wash a new pair of jeans or a shirt before you wear it?

You *should* so that any contamination that is on the towel is washed off before using it on your car.

No not really haha, but I got you. so Ill wash them, all in cold water.

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No not really haha, but I got you. so Ill wash them, all in cold water.

Hot, warm or cold, whatever your pleasure. You will find that hot water will be better for cleaning when you are using them to buff off cleaners, polishes and waxes. Those chemicals can be stubborn to remove.

I use "Microrestorer" MF cleaner. Google it and you'll find many on line retailers that sell it.

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Hot, warm or cold, whatever your pleasure. You will find that hot water will be better for cleaning when you are using them to buff off cleaners, polishes and waxes. Those chemicals can be stubborn to remove.

I use "Microrestorer" MF cleaner. Google it and you'll find many on line retailers that sell it.

I thought hot water is horrible for MF and drys it out.

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MAINTAINING MICROFIBER
I’ve read a lot of tips on how to clean and care for microfiber. People seem to be all over the map with their recommendations. It’s really very simple.

The best general purpose cleaner is a liquid detergent. It’s better to use too little than too much. Liquid is recommended over powder because some powders do not completely dissolve and the granules will lodge in the toweling.

Wash in cold water only. Warm water can be tolerated, but hot water cannot. Polyester and polyamide both shrink in hot water. If you wash in hot water the fibers will shrink and the towel will not perform as intended.

Do not use fabric softeners of any kind. The softener will become lodged in the microfiber reducing its ability to absorb water, clean and pick up dirt. In short, you’ll have a soft towel that’s useless.

Do not dry above medium heat. Treat microfiber towels the same as you would your delicate clothing. Drying with high heat is worse that washing in hot water.

At Sonus, we have created a special detergent specifically designed for washing detailing products out of microfiber and foam detailing accessories. Sonus Der Wunder Wasche is a highly concentrated liquid detergent that a cleaning solution was developed specifically for cleaning microfiber towels. Sonus Der Wunder Wasche is an active cleaner designed to restore microfiber towels, wash mitts, applicators and foam buffing pads to their as-new condition. Der Wunder Wasche is an engineered blend of micro cleaning agents designed to lift, emulsify and suspend waxes, polish residue, oils, proteins, silicones and soil for complete removal in the rinse water.

The Der Wunder Wasche formula cleans without bleach and softens through natural fiber lifting. With regular use, Der Wunder Washe extends the life of all microfiber textiles and foam pads.

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Warm water can be tolerated, but hot water cannot. Polyester and polyamide both shrink in hot water. If you wash in hot water the fibers will shrink and the towel will not perform as intended.

As one of my professors liked to say, "Interesting ... if true." But is it true that polyester/nylon microfiber towels shrink in hot water (130-140F)? And is it true that if they do shrink a little they no longer function as well for detailing purposes? And perhaps we need to also ask this question, Is it true that the degreaser in so-called microfiber detergents do not damage microfiber towels?

Check out this thread: Washing Microfiber Polishing Cloths - Laundry, with special attention to dftowel's comments. Dftowel (aka Leo Cerutti) has been involved in the textile and garment industry for many years.