water magnet wash b4 use?

[therdrman]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

anything???

[wifpd4]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

Our washing machine has a place to put rinsing aids. I fill if full when doing a load of microfibers. I don't use vinegar every time, perhaps every second or third time.

I've never noticed a vinegary odor or anything else detrimental from vinegar. I suppose using too much may result with a problem.

Do a google search, you'll find many resources mentioning vinegar, plus all sorts of other commercial products for the care of microfibers. Remember they are one of the more important tools (and expensive tools) of your trade, as many processes require microfibers. Right up there with buffer pads...oops another how to clean topic!!

[therdrman]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

i treid nothing on google. can you tell me step by step what you do. i mean i put laundry soap in. then where the fabric softer thing is do i put vinigar in there. or put it right on top of the water magnet or microfiber? explain? no one has actually said step 1.... kinda thing

[therdrman]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

i just need to know like how much vinegar. do i put right on the cloths? how much vinegar to soap ratio that kinda thing then after do i hang to dry. is it better to wash with vinigar by hand you think? are we talking droplets of vinigar

[wifpd4]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

i treid nothing on google. can you tell me step by step what you do. i mean i put laundry soap in. then where the fabric softer thing is do i put vinigar in there. or put it right on top of the water magnet or microfiber? explain? no one has actually said step 1.... kinda thing

I sort my microfibers by colors. White, Yellow, Orange together and another load of Blue, Green and Brown. Lights and darks separate. Some colors bleed; not sure it matters, but each color has special uses in my work flow.

Next I inspect each towel before I put it in the machine. A dirty spot gets a shot of liquid oxy-clean spray.

Our high efficiency washer has a place for liquid soap, following soap manufacturers instructions I use the appropriate amount of soap. Then I fill the rinse aid receptacle with vinegar. Set the controls to warm wash, cold rinse and single spin. Water level based on quantity of towels.

When done throw in dryer on medium heat, fold neatly when done. I store them in cloth grocery bags with cheap terry cloth towels on top for dust protection.

Other experts may have better procedures.

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[therdrman]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

well i ahve a thing in my washer for fabric sofenner. now i think i will put just say 4 teaspoons on vinigar in the drum along with 4 teaspoons of detergent in the drum. with the cloths and wash it that way will that work?

[therdrman]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

anyways ill have to check back later

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

Depending on the size of the load. I use anywhere from a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of vinegar. After the wash cycle is complete. Run the rinse cycle a second time. This rejuvenates the microfibers. The towels work great after this trick.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

It is a good idea to wash your microfibers, whether Water Magnets, Supreme Shines, etc prior to first use. All they really need is a quick, light wash and dry for that first go.

Subsequently, you should wash and dry all microfiber towels and applicators after every use. This includes Water Magnets and wash mitts as well. Warm wash, cold rinse, liquid detergent (amount as recommended by detergent manufacturer and/or washing machine maker) then a low heat tumble dry. Low enough heat that if you have to run them through twice, so be it.

From time to time a half cup to a full cup of distilled white vinegar in the rinse cycle can do wonders for that final breakdown of anything left in the material of the towels.

[therdrman]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

oh ok. well i think i will wash the applicators by hand. with some detergent and use a bucket of water. the water magnet i will probably ash after the 2-3 use same with the microfibers and i will add 1/4 vinigar. then when there done washing. i should re run the cycle.? (do i add soap again) becuase my Mom doesnt want me washing 4-5 things. so often.

[therdrman]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

can meguiars wash mitt be washed with other microfibers?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

can meguiars wash mitt be washed with other microfibers?

It can, and should, after every use.

[therdrman]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

ok. hey micheal so i add the vinegar with teh detergent right on top of teh cloths? im kinda confused. or do i place vinigar in the fabric softner holder./ but wont that put fabric softerner in it? and also can the applicator pads be vinigared?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

Put the vinegar in the final rinse. If the washing machine has a fabric softener dispenser that would dump fabric softener into the rinse cycle you can use that for the vinegar - it will only dispense what's put into it. Of course, if there as any fabric softener left behind from a previous use that might be an issue. Personally, when I do use vinegar I just pour it in during the final rinse.

[therdrman]

Re: water magnet wash b4 use?

oh ok i see. ehy what does teh final rinse mean. i havent done much laundry before? i would usualy just put my detergent and the vinigar in b4 i start the wasing machine will that work?