babaron Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 i may have dried my MFT's with the dryer on high heat. Is there a way to test them to tell whether or not they have been damaged/ruined and could scratch clearcoat? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipolley Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Oh here I found this website Vinegar Tips - Laundry "Add about 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar to the last rinse. The acid in white distilled vinegar is too mild to harm fabrics, yet strong enough to dissolve the alkalies in soaps and detergents. Besides removing soap, white distilled vinegar prevents yellowing, acts as a fabric softener and static cling reducer, and attacks mold and mildew." Fluff up wool or acrylic sweaters (hand- or machine-washed) and rid them of soap smell with 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar in the last rinse water. Prevent lint from clinging to clothes by adding 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to the wash cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I am waiting to make that mistake myself. I would test them on my wife's car. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 i always run my machine empty with no soap before washing my towels. then when the towels are in there i use tide free & gentle detergent, then i put some vinegar in the machine on the rinse cycle, and turn the machine on for a 2nd rinse once its done, to rinse any leftover vinegar out of the towels. and i always air dry my towels. i have a low-tech washer/dryer in my apt, so i have no low heat/ air fluff option on my dryer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I've always just air dried after washing with Woolite on my washer's delicates setting. That is the method that I have used on my micro fiber towels. Will have to give the white vinegar a try next time that I wash the micro fiber towels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfox Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I've always just air dried after washing with Woolite on my washer's delicates setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frid Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 If your dryer has a choice for delicates/low temp you can run them in there. Ive been doing that for a while. I usually let them sit in there for 10-15min and then let them air dry the rest of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymrat7953 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubrunner Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Put them in your dryer set on "air dry" and they are [at least] 80-percent good to go..... hang dry the remainder in room temperature [over a chair, rails, bed, etc...] and in a few hours [or even better overnight] you're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I throw mine over the shower curtain in the spare bathroom, mine never see the dryer. I have plenty it towels so I'm never in such a rush that I need to throw them in the dryer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parshooter Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I have never dried my mf towels. I always save the hangers from the kids clothes to hang up my towels. When you buy toddler pants the hangers are perfect size. Just tell them you want the hangers at the store sometimes they like to keep them Sent from the iPhone 4S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 The fabric softener coating in the dryer will gunk up your microfibers, I think cleaning it out beforehand is a wise move. And the fabric softener does repel water - regular bath towels with that stuff in them don't dry me off as well as bath towels with no fabric softener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipolley Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I also keep a bottle of white distilled vinigar in the laundry room for my more sensitive fabrics. 2 capfuls to a full load in the washing machine. Personnaly (And I have absolutly no evidence to back this up) but it produces a cleaner wash, breaks down anything in the towels, and is not nearly as harsh a bleach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I clean both my washer and dryer before I run microfiber through. Like above, I don't want to leave anything to chance. If I can take one more step to help preserve my hig quality towels, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Like others have said, your fine dude. The only thing that I would recommend you try, and this could me being really anal. But it's easy, and to me worth it. If you or your wife/girfriend/boyfriend use alot of dry sheets, I wipe out my drum before putting in the drying towels with IPA. It may be mind games, but I feel that after drying some towels, they almost become waterproof? And this seems to contribute. May be snake oil, but I use alot of dryer sheets and feel that some transfer may occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipolley Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Do what Mook says. If you have a problem, try boiling one or two in a pot of water for about 10 minutes and let them air dry. Make sure sure thoroughly run them in cold water before you touch them. I cannot stress that enough. Then test them again with a blank CD or DVD. I don't think you will have a problem but it won't hurt to test them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Ron, Your MFs are fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 i may have dried my MFT's with the dryer on high heat. Is there a way to test them to tell whether or not they have been damaged/ruined and could scratch clearcoat? Thanks! CD test. Take a CD or DVD, flip it over, rub the towel along the disc. If you see scratches, grab a new towel. I have yet to see a SingleSoft or DoubleSoft come out of my washing machine that would induce damage to paint, after I wash them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feets31 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I am waiting to make that mistake myself. I would test them on my wife's car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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