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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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i have a good 6-7 microfiber rags i like to have around to wipe the car but i was wondering how you guys wahsed yours after they got dirty and did you put em in the dryer?
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 04:24 AM
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I just put mine in the wash and dry them in the dyer and it works fine...
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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Just be sure to wash in cool or warm water only with other microfibers or non-linting fabrics. Use regular detergent and don't use chlorine bleach or fabric softeners.

Dry on low heat. I like to dry them by themselves, regardless of what I might wash them with.

On a clean counter, lay flat and inspect for "slivers" and other debris, fold, and put away for their next use.
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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Always wash and dry them by themselves - don't wash other garage/household towels or you will introduce LINT [:@] I always wash mine on the small setting, and add a bit of bleach to help clean out the grease and heavier dirt.
Old Apr 12, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Right -- you want to wash with non-linting fabrics if you're forced to share a load.

Almost always I'll wash microfibers by themselves, as I have a pretty good stockpile now.

As for bleach, most of the fabrics are saying don't use chlorine bleach -- and some say no bleach period -- so be careful. Color-safe bleaches (non-chlorine) seem to work okay periodically without any degradation that I can tell. Sometimes I'll let them go an extra rinse with just white vinegar to help get them squeaky clean.
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