How to Wash Microfiber Towels PROPERLY

Summary

The video script is an engaging tutorial on the importance of microfiber towels in car detailing and how to properly maintain them. The speaker shares a tiered system for categorizing towels (A, B, C, and D) based on their cleanliness and use. The script explains the composition of microfiber towels, emphasizing the ratio of polyester to polyamide, and the GSM (grams per square meter) which indicates the towel's thickness. It provides detailed instructions on washing microfiber towels, recommending against powder detergents and suggesting a liquid detergent without fabric softener or scent. The script also covers the drying process, advising to use low heat to prevent damage and lint buildup. The presenter discusses the importance of separating towels during the wash and dry cycles to avoid contamination. Finally, the script outlines a method for inspecting and storing towels to ensure they are clean and ready for use, highlighting the significance of clean towels in maintaining the quality of a car's paint job.

Takeaways

• 🚗 **Microfiber Towel Composition**: Microfiber towels are typically made of polyester and polyamide, with polyester providing the scrubbing action and polyamide offering absorption.
• 🧵 **Fiber Ratio**: The common ratio is 70% polyester to 30% polyamide, which is ideal for drying cars without absorbing too much water.
• ✂️ **Removing Tags**: It's important to remove tags from microfiber towels to prevent scratching and streaking on the car's surface.
• 🔍 **GSM (Grams per Square Meter)**: The GSM indicates the thickness of the towel. Too high GSM can make the towel less effective at picking up dirt or wax.
• 👐 **Towel Texture**: Avoid towels with too much pile as they can be less effective for cleaning and more difficult to maintain.
• 🚿 **Washing Microfiber Towels**: Use a liquid detergent without fabric softener or scent, and wash towels in warm or cold water to prevent damage.
• 🔥 **Drying Cautions**: Drying microfiber towels on high heat can damage them, causing the fibers to stick together and lose their cleaning effectiveness.
• 👕 **Separate Washloads**: Keep different types of microfiber towels separate during washing to prevent lint and contamination.
• 🧹 **Cleaning the Washer**: After washing microfiber towels, it's recommended to clean the washing machine to remove any residue left behind.
• 📦 **Storage and Organization**: Use a tiered system (A, B, C, D) to categorize towels based on their cleanliness level for different detailing tasks.
• 💌 **Contact for Queries**: For any questions or suggestions, the presenter encourages viewers to reach out via email.

Q & A

What is the primary material used in microfiber towels?

Microfiber towels are primarily made of polyester and polyamide. Polyester provides the scrubbing or picking up aspect, while polyamide is responsible for the absorption.

What is the typical ratio of polyester to polyamide in microfiber towels?

The typical ratio is 70% polyester to 30% polyamide, which is suitable for drying cars as it provides a good balance between scrubbing and absorption.

Why should you remove the tag from a microfiber towel?

The tag should be removed to prevent it from dragging on the car's surface, which can leave fine lines, especially noticeable on black cars.

What does GSM stand for in the context of microfiber towels?

GSM stands for grams per square meter, which indicates the thickness of the towel. It's important because a towel that is too thick may not effectively pick up dirt or wax.

What is the recommended detergent to use when washing microfiber towels?

A liquid detergent without fabric softener or scent is recommended. Powdered detergents should be avoided as they can leave residue that doesn't fully flush out.

How should you categorize your microfiber towels according to the speaker's system?

The speaker uses an A, B, C, and D system. A is for brand new towels, B for very clean towels, C for moderately dirty towels used for engine compartments or wheels, and D for the dirtiest towels that are close to being discarded.

What is the recommended washing machine setting for microfiber towels?

The recommended setting is a normal or heavy load with a warm or cold water cycle, depending on the level of dirtiness of the towels. For very dirty towels, a hotter water cycle may be used.

Why is it important to clean the washing machine after washing microfiber towels?

Cleaning the washing machine is important because the towels can leave behind a grimy residue. Running an empty cycle with detergent and hot water helps to clean the machine and prevent contamination of other laundry.

How should microfiber towels be dried to prevent damage?

Microfiber towels should be dried on a low heat or delicate setting to prevent the fibers from becoming damaged or 'dreadlocked'. Overheating can cause the fibers to stick together and lose their effectiveness.

What should you do after drying the microfiber towels to ensure they are clean?

After drying, each towel should be inspected for any lint or debris. If found, these should be removed to prevent contamination when using the towels for detailing.

Why does the speaker recommend against using dryer sheets with microfiber towels?

Dryer sheets should not be used because they can leave a residue that causes lint balls to form on the towels. This can be a nightmare to remove and can affect the performance of the towels.