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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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Machine wash microfiber towels?

Recommended? What temperature? Anything I should know?
 
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by PorscheFanatic
Recommended? What temperature? Anything I should know?
Wash microfiber towels on warm setting in the washer. Use a dedicated microfiber detergent or a liquid detergent; no powders. You can add half to one cup of vinegar to the load, depending on size of load, to further clean the fibers. No bleach, fabric softners, etc.

When drying, keep on a low setting. Heating the microfiber too much will cause the fibers to melt a bit and will shorten the life of the towel. It will also make a mess when trying to use the towels too. You'll get haze, lint, streaks, etc. Hope this helps.
 
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My washer only have numbers on it, 40 degrees, 60, 90 etc...
 
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My washer only have numbers on it, 40 degrees, 60, 90 etc...
I'm assuming you're in Celsius, therefor, 40 should be sufficient.
 
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Originally Posted by PorscheFanatic
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No problem...So how are all the products you bought working out?
 
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Moe-ses to the RESCUE!!
 
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