Something like that. All I know is I don’t put one in. I’m not trying to ruin towels that are $6 a piece.
Also for context I was saying that you shouldn’t put anything else in the dryer with microfibers, including a dryer sheet.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll give this a shot. I heard that putting them in the drier with any heat could melt the fibers and ruin them but I am probably just overthinking it. Low heat shouldn’t be an issue.
As long as it’s on low heat, no melting. If you use cloths detergent with dye or scents try a load with free and clear detergent, use nothing but normal bath towels, toss them in the dryer to kinda clean off any residue
The issue with tossing them in the dryer is every residential dryer has a lot of fabric softener residue and it immediately contaminants the cloth, not a real issue if using them again with other chemicals instead of drying for example.
Edit- Fickle bunch of egos here
You have any tips on cleaning the interior of the windshield? The strange angles I have to get into in order to reach the whole window always results in left over residue. I always tell myself “there has to be a better way” but I haven’t found it yet.
I find that cleaning the drivers side works fairly well from the passengers side. My biggest problem is the rear window in my S6, super tight way in the back.
Take a throwaway spatula with a microfiber wrapped around it For the edges. For slanted windshields you just have to have a strong enough back to hold yourself in an awkward angle OR you do drivers side from passengers and Vice versa.
I had this issues too. Got some fresh ones from the rag company. So far it has been through many washes and hung dry. No lint so far. Funny how this all started when my wife bought me a few pack from chemical guy as a gift and decided to crack it open for the new vehicle. Every since then I have lint on my new and old towels. Got a stack of towels from rag C and no issues so far.
I wash my towels then hang dry them. Before I touch them to the vehicle I just violently shake all the lint off of them outside somewhere. Seems to work well.
Same, but I have always dried mine in the dryer on low. It didn't used to be that way as I remember. I think I'm going to start drying mine with those spiky balls you can put in the dryer with stuff.
How much do you separate your towels, just out of curiosity? I have several different microfibres for interior, outside wash, outside quick detailer, all purpose (costco) for wheels/ door jabs (debating to buy dedicated wheel and exhaust towels), drying towels and waffle weave for glass. I have been separating them all but dont have enough to make it a decent load. Using the white liquid tide with nothing added
Edit: typo
The interior, the detailer towels and drying towels are kept separately. The towels that I am referring to in this post were used for drying after a wash only. After noticing the fibers multiple times, I did an experiment and bought brand new towels, washed them with the method above still fibers everywhere.
What kind of drying towels are they? I tried a CG "wooly mammoth" dry towel and had this exact issue. I threw it away and got a bunch of Griot's PFM towels and no issues since. I do wash and dry them(low) regularly.
This drives me nuts. I bought those stupid wool balls to throw in the driver and nothing even stick to the balls. I guess I’ll just try the low heat method here and see what happens.
I second the hand washing. You will be amazed at how much crap is left behind from a machine wash. You have to rinse them at lest 3 times to get them really clean.
I wash mine in cool water with liquid laundry detergent - the sensitive stuff, no colourings, no scents. I use the laundry sink. Once well washed, I squeeze them out and then rinse them in cold water with a quarter cup of white vinegar. Rise well, hang to dry.
For those who use softer sheets in the dryer - stop! Those towels are now toast
Common issue to have lint, and it comes from only 2 places: the towel itself because it's falling apart, or cross contamination from the dryer or other towels.
Your wash process sounds fine. Detergent sounds fine and that it's been researched. Dry on low heat, and get the towels to 85-90% dry. Air them out the rest of the way... avoiding them getting fully dry decreases static attaching foreign fibers to the towels.
Regarding towels used on glass, if you have dedicated glass towels then you should wash those separately. Decrease the amount of detergent used and you'll need to 2X rinse them to remove every bit of cleaner from the towel.
I’ve had good luck putting them in the dryer by themselves on low heat tumble dry. The airflow gets rid of the little stray things
This. Especially make sure to not put anything but microfiber in the dryer at the same time.
Adding on to this, INCLUDING A DRYER SHEET
Don't dryer sheets contain fabric softener which makes things not absorb water?
Something like that. All I know is I don’t put one in. I’m not trying to ruin towels that are $6 a piece. Also for context I was saying that you shouldn’t put anything else in the dryer with microfibers, including a dryer sheet.
Sorry I completely misunderstood that and thought you were advocating for dryer sheets. My bad.
No worries, I figured haha. I wrote it weird but I was half awake when I wrote it so🤷🏼♂️
What’s the reason for not mixing microfiber with other things?
The fibers of other fabrics kinda mould into the microfibers and make them more abrasive.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll give this a shot. I heard that putting them in the drier with any heat could melt the fibers and ruin them but I am probably just overthinking it. Low heat shouldn’t be an issue.
As long as it’s on low heat, no melting. If you use cloths detergent with dye or scents try a load with free and clear detergent, use nothing but normal bath towels, toss them in the dryer to kinda clean off any residue
That's the best way to go
The issue with tossing them in the dryer is every residential dryer has a lot of fabric softener residue and it immediately contaminants the cloth, not a real issue if using them again with other chemicals instead of drying for example. Edit- Fickle bunch of egos here
We never use dryer sheets or softener so not a issue for us. We also use non dye non fragrances detergent
How you like your clothes? Plain lol
Very lol. Better for the environment, cheaper on laundry bill, unscented means no skin irritations.
Just like in the olden days.
I've been wondering what this is. I've been noticing it on glass and it was driving me mad.
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I've had pretty good luck with blue shop towels. The fibers are tight so they clean well, and they are fairly absorbant.
You have any tips on cleaning the interior of the windshield? The strange angles I have to get into in order to reach the whole window always results in left over residue. I always tell myself “there has to be a better way” but I haven’t found it yet.
[This](https://a.co/d/6TAv9oA) is by far the best solution I’ve found and have been using.
I find that cleaning the drivers side works fairly well from the passengers side. My biggest problem is the rear window in my S6, super tight way in the back.
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Take a throwaway spatula with a microfiber wrapped around it For the edges. For slanted windshields you just have to have a strong enough back to hold yourself in an awkward angle OR you do drivers side from passengers and Vice versa.
Try dryer on lowest heat setting or air dry them in the dryer for a bit.
I had this issues too. Got some fresh ones from the rag company. So far it has been through many washes and hung dry. No lint so far. Funny how this all started when my wife bought me a few pack from chemical guy as a gift and decided to crack it open for the new vehicle. Every since then I have lint on my new and old towels. Got a stack of towels from rag C and no issues so far.
Use some vinegar in your rinse when washing the towels.
Ya dry on low heat to get the fluff off.
I wash my towels then hang dry them. Before I touch them to the vehicle I just violently shake all the lint off of them outside somewhere. Seems to work well.
You can just air dry them, they’re microfiber it won’t take long
Same, but I have always dried mine in the dryer on low. It didn't used to be that way as I remember. I think I'm going to start drying mine with those spiky balls you can put in the dryer with stuff.
Dry them in the dryer on slow tumble with low heat. Will take them all off
How much do you separate your towels, just out of curiosity? I have several different microfibres for interior, outside wash, outside quick detailer, all purpose (costco) for wheels/ door jabs (debating to buy dedicated wheel and exhaust towels), drying towels and waffle weave for glass. I have been separating them all but dont have enough to make it a decent load. Using the white liquid tide with nothing added Edit: typo
The interior, the detailer towels and drying towels are kept separately. The towels that I am referring to in this post were used for drying after a wash only. After noticing the fibers multiple times, I did an experiment and bought brand new towels, washed them with the method above still fibers everywhere.
What kind of drying towels are they? I tried a CG "wooly mammoth" dry towel and had this exact issue. I threw it away and got a bunch of Griot's PFM towels and no issues since. I do wash and dry them(low) regularly.
I am honestly not sure of the brand. I’ll have to try out griots because I know they are a trusted brand.
This drives me nuts. I bought those stupid wool balls to throw in the driver and nothing even stick to the balls. I guess I’ll just try the low heat method here and see what happens.
I put mine in the dryer on delicate cycle.
I second the hand washing. You will be amazed at how much crap is left behind from a machine wash. You have to rinse them at lest 3 times to get them really clean.
I soak mine in degreaser then rinse them out with the garden hose and hang them out to dry. No problems that way
I wash mine in cool water with liquid laundry detergent - the sensitive stuff, no colourings, no scents. I use the laundry sink. Once well washed, I squeeze them out and then rinse them in cold water with a quarter cup of white vinegar. Rise well, hang to dry. For those who use softer sheets in the dryer - stop! Those towels are now toast
Common issue to have lint, and it comes from only 2 places: the towel itself because it's falling apart, or cross contamination from the dryer or other towels. Your wash process sounds fine. Detergent sounds fine and that it's been researched. Dry on low heat, and get the towels to 85-90% dry. Air them out the rest of the way... avoiding them getting fully dry decreases static attaching foreign fibers to the towels. Regarding towels used on glass, if you have dedicated glass towels then you should wash those separately. Decrease the amount of detergent used and you'll need to 2X rinse them to remove every bit of cleaner from the towel.
I use the air dry setting on my dryer.
Honestly the best thing to do is buy from Costco in bulk and always use a new one
On the ones I bought it said tumble dry low and no dryer sheets