Best way to WASH MICROFIBER TOWELS | Microfiber Towels for Car

How do you wash you microfiber towels? Is a question I get asker all the time. In all honesty, I keep my microfiber cleaning very simple and I didn't think it would be worth making a video about. However, because I get asked so often, I started walking through my process in my head and found that I do follow a pretty clear method that I thing is worth sharing. This process will help to clean your microfiber towels and help with longevity in both performance and quality.... ENJOY!!!
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TIME CODES:
0:00 - Best way to WASH MICROFIBER TOWELS
0:36 - Step #1 Assess your Microfibers
2:34 - Step #2 Sort and separate your Microfiber Towels
4:10 - Step #3 The Wash Process for MicroFiber Towels
7:01 - How to Dry your Microfiber Towels
8:22 - Proper Microfiber Towel Care
#HowToWashMicrofiberTowels #Microfiber #Detergent #HowToCleanMicrofiber #CarDetailing
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Due to factors beyond my control, I cannot guarantee against improper use of the information I share in my videos. (IMJOSHV) assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not (IMJOSHV) or any business affiliated to (IMJOSHV).

[@jimmyg7733]

Been a long time fan of Pan, and Larry at Ammo, and recently found your channel. I have to say that you have a very welcoming demeanor, and Im really enjoying all your videos. Super informative and thorough. You're extremely passionate about your job, and passionate about passing on your knowledge to others. You're definitely going to be one of the biggest detailing KZbinrs in the future. And FINALLY someone did a piece on Costco microfibers. Yeesh. Everyone and their mother uses it but no one ever really goes into details about it.

[@imjoshv]

Thanks so much! Very nice of you to say. Detailing has been my professional and obsession ha for over 16 years now and I enjoy sharing it with others

[@M3_86]

@@imjoshvi want to second this. And its not 500k worth of things to buy 😂

[@mikeeonfiya]

We appreciate your videos, Josh! I’m glad KZbin algorithms let me discover your channel. You’ve got your own unique approach to reviews and perspective, it’s refreshing, entertaining and educational to watch your content. You’ve made detailing products seem less intimidating for sure. Again, much thanks for the content!

[@mescudic]

Thank you for sharing nuggets of wisdom and knowledge! It is greatly appreciated

[@johnl.navarrette2053]

Josh, great job on video and thanks for the needed information on washing microfiber towels.....stay safe and well!

[@kathy1256]

More great tips!! Thanks for answering all our questions!!

[@nunomuacho446]

Have my 1st set of towels to clean, this video came at the exact right moment

[@ddautodetailing]

Great info! I find that soaking the towels after use and before washing really helps.

[@motogstylus3260]

Dude you keep answering my questions! Love your content, thought process, and attention to detail!

[@imjoshv]

Ha thanks so much!

[@ignaciohernandez8207]

Any chance you’ll do a a video about drying towels?

[@matthewguay7488]

@@imjoshv everytime I dry mine, I use low heat but I get static cling on them. Do you?

[@keithcee6378]

Another banger! Thanks Josh for the clip and priceless info! My driveway washes and skills have increased due to your tips! 🙏🏼

[@imjoshv]

Great to hear!

[@sglee4708]

I'm such a new guy at this, this video helped me thanks

[@davestewart9146]

I also pre soak my real dirty towels before washing them, I also run an empty wash cycle after I’m done to insure I don’t transfer anything onto my family’s clothes, great tips Josh 👍😁

[@johnbowen4222]

I just bought a roll of 75 pack at walmart for like 15 bucks used them this weekend i really like them they did a great job for cleaning the interior

[@arceor794]

I've used these towels since Costco started selling them (10+ years?). They do a great job and the value can't be beat. I've never had issues with scratches. Make sure you wash them before using them. They do produce quite a bit of lint.

[@oscarhasegawa8313]

Bro this info has literally changed my life. I been washing and drying my towel wrong. Bout to throw out all these towels and buy a new 9 pack bulk from Costco

[@bigjack79]

I have had great results with washing in oxiclean or pre soak in oil clean for a couple hours for the really dirty and oily towels.

[@pkt1213]

Great video! I try to wash my shop towels cleanest to dirtiest. Microfiber, cotton, shop rags etc. Then run supper hot quick rinse to get all the junk out. I use the kids detegent to wash my microfibers.

[@Aaron-144]

Definitely needing to change my towels. The more I dive into the world of detailing, the more I realize what I like and don’t like with these different towels…. Could you do a complete process when it comes to interior leather. Would love to see your process with that!

[@andresransom2839]

What is your opinion on a “Separate” washer and dryer strictly for towels and anything that can be “reused” for detailing?

[@AndresCalv]

This is what I needed 15y/o Detailer here man love the videos

[@imjoshv]

Awesome!

[@callmefrog76]

I mostly use the Kirkland brand and with the costs being so low I usually toss them rather then trying to get the chemicals off. But then again it’s just a few vehicles not a business. Another awesome informative video. Thanks IMJoshV

[@imjoshv]

Thank you!

[@TheSf49erfan]

this bad dude is my favourite to watch on KZbin when it comes to detailing, possibly my favourite KZbin page overall..thanks for taking the time to post these great videos man!!!!

[@crisworkizer]

Josh nice vid as always. I am washing a load of all new towels and mits I am guessing for the first wash they can all be washed together. I will seperate them after them after the initial wash based on job duties and the colors to those specific duties.

[@chiroguy98]

Nice explanation. Also a big fan of Rags to Riches.

[@imjoshv]

Its great stuff!

[@emadventures6975]

Same with any wheel tires? i was thinking to pre-soak all of them ona 5 gal bucket with a microfiber and warm water.. rinse them with water and then just wash them all at once. exect window towels since they are different more thin material. have you experienced with this?

[@ROBERT-eg4ys]

Great video!!! P&S rags to riches works great.

[@imjoshv]

Yes it does!

[@rainshadows7086]

For those who kinda on fence with using washing machine cos of bills. Consider a hand manual washer like wonderwash. Pays it self off over time from not using utilities except little bit of water

[@jacobwilson8419]

What about washing my tire shine applicators, wheel well brushes, and wash mitts? Could use a video on how you keep those clean too

[@T-WashMD2019]

I use distilled vinegar when washing...cleans the washer too

[@Jewishkowboy]

I use Tide free on cool wash with the 2nd rinse option. Then low heat for 30 minutes with no dryer sheet. Works great👍

[@imjoshv]

Perfect!

[@2Wheels1Leg]

Thanks

[@whitegoodman7465]

Same except with a quarter cup of white vinegar for extra cleaning power and when using spray sealants, waxes, ceramic detailers, etc..i soak in bucket with koch chemie gs (apc) then after a few hrs wash normal. Had issues with drying towels pushing water/ceramic detailers and not absorbing so hopefully this does the trick, felt much softer after drying. If not, will try rags to riches.

[@theDougAngle]

EXCELLENT!!!

[@louierigolfi3409]

This is very true, you definately have the welcoming SD attitude and vibe. I stayed down there for a couple years (from the SF Bay) and yeah your cool to watch and listen to unlike some of the channels on YT. Keep it up bro might hit you for some business questions for I would like to start something here in the (close to) Tahoe area and get in on the money that could be made from detailing for the Jeepers after they hit the Rubicon Trail. Alright man, good work, keep keeping us entertained and God bless. I actually got that dog in the profile pic while living in SD

[@Aswaguespack]

Good info Thanks

[@123steadfast]

Is the Adam’s Towel & Pad Revitalizer really necessary or is just All Free & Clear laundry detergent enough to get the job done for a weekly regular washing, detail spray drying, glass cleaning and interior detailing?

[@danielm.9818]

Can you please test the ryobi 2300 with the 5 in 1 nozzle and report back what psi it is getting?

[@davidbaca7853]

I really like using Chemical Guys Waffle Weave Towel for glass cleaning.

[@imjoshv]

Yea Waffle Weaves are great for windows

[@lukeskywalker2013]

I’m pre soaking my rag company towels edgeless and using rags to riches. I’m air drying but for some reason on the second use I’m getting lint pieces of the towel left on the car when wiping compound off. I use these towels just for paint correction. Any ideas? I know the towels are clean but I never had this issue with my Kirkland brand.

[@iamspankyfpv1468]

Can I ask, I have hot yoga towels that I believe are microfiber, can I use them on my car? They’ve been just sitting there cuz I haven’t been using them for a while. Some of them even have a weave in it and would love to use it for the drying process

[@g-shocktgp8678]

Hey bro, just want to ask, what's the best spray wax after every wash? Thanks.

[@virtualmidwest3394]

Dawn works great

[@TJsVette]

I just use gain free and clear and have never had any issues. I never use any other chemicals and def don't use a dryer sheet when drying

[@brettpotter8725]

Great info, towel care is often overlooked. Would love to see your opinion/reviews on new Harbor Freight foam cannon and new Milwaukee M18 15 or 21mm cordless polishers!!

[@imjoshv]

I have the harbor freight cannon and I’ll be testing it soon!!

[@clemgar]

how can get some bottle holders like the ones you have on the back ground

[@jontester8920]

How important is it to wash brand new rags before 1st use? Just bought some from from rag company. Will they bleed color on white paint, or have a bunch of lint get stuck when doing a final sealant?

[@leehill5185]

Have you made a video on how to clean clay mitts, please let me know if you have.

[@joseyahuitl699]

Boss man. Do you have any videos on how to remove bugs and tar or best product to take out bug and spray???

[@losmoore3358]

What do u think on POLYTE edgeless microfiber towels ?

[@ricardobirdymares]

I was wondering if I could had to separate every towel from each different use lol good stuff man thanks JV!

[@imjoshv]

You bet!

[@cal88usa]

I use rags to riches to was wash my dirty towels. I will try using supper clean, it should save me more money. Thank you very much.

[@nikkiau1]

With your car washing method, using multiple microfiber cloths in the soapy water to wash,I’m sure you are a PRO at cleaning these lol Thank you for sharing!!

[@imjoshv]

Thank you!

[@lrlforfun]

Hey Josh: Your take on white vinegar in the bleach cycle?

[@rsr-in-socal1536]

I use car wash soap in the clothes washer when I wash the microfiber towels. In regards to the super soiled microfiber, can I use my pressure washer to shoot out the heavy stuff? Enjoy your channel!

[@alwaysboogie3485]

Will the all the stuff you get off the car (ie. Tar, grease, chemicals) effect your normal clothes? If you wash in same washer?

[@M70.00]

Thanks for the vid. I ruined a bunch of microfiber towels after washing them and putting a fabric softener sheet in the dryer. But I just also realized that I was using reg heat to dry them, which I am not suppose to do. Anyway, Whatever it left on the towels would transfer over to my car windows. I have washed them over and over but it won't come off the towels. So that is why I am here looking @ vids to see what liquid detergent I can use on my new microfiber towels. I was thinking of using SalSuds from Dr. Bronners, what do you think? So you're suggesting to wash my drying towel with my waffle weaved glass towel? That would be ok even though I use glass cleaner on it. Thank you!

[@Samdigiovanni]

Oxy clean soak before for a day. When it's done soaking rinse and ring then throw them in the washer

[@tomheise1342]

Where do you get your racks to hold your chemical bottles from.

[@Rooki3_]

Towels that you use for waxes, do those still go into your interior/exterior pile?

[@Jeeper1378]

Its just me but i use a small washer that sits in my tub. Wash 4-5 towels at a time. Spin dry in the spinner and dry on low heat. Fyi most house water temp is not hot enough to harm MF. I believe its around 140° max.

[@glenzee9083]

Great info but not quite sure how you get super soiled towels. I'm not a detailer so I'm guessing interior disasters?

[@Ccortanaa]

So if i only have my personal washer dryer and i want to start washing separate loads of microfiber towels in between my regular scheduled clothes washing, is this going to create a problem? Will the chemicals linger after a wash of towels, and then i wash clothes, will this create a issue? I don't really use hard chemicals (so far). Just "light stuff" like waterless car wash spray, or sometimes dash/window cleaner, that's literally it. I i would say the strongest checmical i've used on my microfiber towels is Invisible Glass for my windows, i don't know if that' considered heavy soiled.

[@eliasaguilar8267]

I wish you had your own kit with your favorite products on your site. I would by that quick lol

[@imjoshv]

Thanks Elias, Im working on something like that

[@sway3491]

You don't have any more mjjc foam cannons in stock?

[@nickcc2003]

I use free and clear Hang and air dry

[@nathancunningham8717]

Good video. I've been using Chemical Guys for years. I switched to P&S but for the cost difference I couldn't really tell any difference between P&S & Chem Guys. I just bought a gallon of Malco for $22 on Amazon so I'm hoping it's atleast as good as Chem Guys & PS

[@UndressforAndres]

How’d it work it for ya?

[@nathancunningham8717]

@@UndressforAndres it's OK but honestly Chemical Guys & Adam's microfiber wash seem to do just as good or better job getting out stains & leaves towels just as soft as P&S and def better then Maco.

[@CC_Marauder]

Free & clear detergent Wash: Warm Dry: Low heat (half dry if still damp) 🎤⬇️

[@CC_Marauder]

Using Colors (Normal) mode

[@rknight9561]

What about applicator pads and wash mitts???

[@inkgenie9760]

Nice!!

[@imjoshv]

Thanks

[@koreywilliams4570]

Auto fanatic 007 v 2.0 foam. I'd love to see a review on this stuff. 😁

[@BK12344]

To save on money at the laundromat is it a good idea to dry the microfiber towels and drying towels all together since it’s all clean??? Or do you still dry them separately??

[@juliusr83]

Great info! I've been eyeing your foam canon and it looks like I missed it. When do you anticipate restocking?

[@imjoshv]

Hi they should be back in stock in about 2 weeks

[@julianabrajan2223]

Hi all, just wondering how long these towels can generally last.

[@robertweber8408]

Always allow towels to rest one day before using. Having a three day par leads to best performance and longest life. One day for use one day being washed one day to relax and allow fibers to regain the natural shape

[@johnrohrs9482]

How do I get rid of small pieces of dirt and debris leftover in my MF towels after washing? It’s a pain to go through with tweezers to remove them.

[@emadventures6975]

Can you use SuperClean to pre-soak ALL towels? Wring them and throw them in the washer. Would that be good practice?

[@imjoshv]

A diluted super clean.. Yea i think that would work. Just make sure it all gets rinsed out

[@SteveThatsMe]

Do you pre-wash your pads for polishing the car before using them? What about Clay Rags or Towels?

[@CTTH100]

Hey, Josh! What do you recommend for when towels are hydrophobic after a proper wash and dry sequence? I'm not using any fabric softener, am using a dedicated MF wash solution, and the rags are not being used to apply/remove any waxes or compounds. They come out clean but water beads right off them..

[@UndressforAndres]

Rags to riches will revive all those towels with a pre soak, followed by a wash 🧼

[@CTTH100]

@@UndressforAndres Tried it but just a wash and no change. I'll try soaking first next time. Thanks.

[@UndressforAndres]

@@CTTH100 yes if they been Iike that for awhile, add 2 oz to 2 gallons and let them siit for 14-24 hrs, the longer you let them sit, more of that that gunk will come out.

[@shermanmedwid8358]

Fun vid

[@msimms37]

What do you do if your towels get debris in them from dropping on the ground accidentally such as bits of grass or gravel? Do you toss them or just wash? I've found it's hard to ensure they are completely free of debris.

[@imjoshv]

Yea unless I’m 100% sure there is nothing in them I toss them out. Or I switch them over to use them on something those won’t scratch,

[@LibertyLeslie]

I would pre-wash them in a 5-gallon bucket with the toilet plunger to save my machine. (That is how I do my laundry off the grid anyway.) I have the time since I don't do my car every day.

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@tommygraham1990]

Use only water on windows? No glass cleaner?

[@oscarbeas6453]

I have a problem with dropping towels. Should you throw away towels you drop by accident and get little leaf’s stuck in the microfibers?

[@Ganning220]

Throw the towels in a washer and add half a cup of distilled white vinegar and wash them on normal cycle, warm water.

[@hookandlateral1]

I'm currently using CG Microfiber Wash. Should I switch to the Malco since it's cheaper?

[@imjoshv]

They are very similar in performance but I used the malco for the value

[@denttech2515]

There are several reasons not to wash your towels in the same machine you use at home. I washed a load of microfibers at the house years ago. The very next day the washer was broke. Not a coincidence. After looking into it, I found out it wasn't worth the cost to fix. So, I bought a new washer. I firmly believe that polish, waxes and maybe some solvents damaged the pump. Since, I just go to the laundromat. Had to share

[@paulclarke3274]

😂😂 pumps pump they don’t know what they’re pumping, waxes and car cleaning products will definitely have no impact on your machine. yours was pure coincidence.

[@Zeeshan460]

I just want to ask about drying towels. Do they have to be machine washed after every car dry? Or can they be washed with water and left to dry for the next use?

[@imjoshv]

I will air dry mine for the next wash. Ill wash them if they get soiled or start leaving a residue behind

[@dtna]

Do you do anything special when cleaning your P&S Beadmaker towels?

[@imjoshv]

Thats a great question! A pre soak is a great idea to help break it down. Othewise the towel will want to repel water and you wont get the absorbency you want

[@imdeplorable2241]

Do you wash your brand new towels to get the lint and factory film out of them before you use them?

[@imjoshv]

Not usually actually, although its not a bad idea!

[@jeffwatts4199]

Can you wash with other towels, such as cotton terry cloth towels?

[@imjoshv]

I would keep them separate

[@ROADWARRIOR21]

question what's best Towel to wax your vehicle, wash and dry, and do your windows. that don't leave lint everywhere

[@1792dt]

I have 1 drying towel form chemical guys, I use 1 microfiber for washing the outside of my car, and then I have 2 towels for waxing and wiping the car, that's 4 towels total. Are you telling me i gotta do 3 seperate loads even if it's just 1-2 towels per division?

[@archiepezek]

One thing to remember about washing or drying microfiber towels is 140 degrees is the melting point for microfiber. I can wash my towels in hot water because my hot water tank is set to 120 degrees, which is below the 140 degree danger level.

[@imjoshv]

Nice! yes the setting on the water heater will be the determining factor with that

[@nicklizardi8526]

Have you ever used Vinegar, and what are your thoughts?

[@imjoshv]

Hey Nick, I dont personally. A product like rags to riches will replace any need for anything else. When i use a basic free and clear detergent its usually with my window and drying towels that only ever touch water

[@filipinophreak]

Which microfibers do u recommend for exterior washing ?

[@imjoshv]

I typically use a 80/20 or 70/30 blend 300gsm towel. As far as color goes, you can choose whatever youd like. Just dedicate a color to it so you can keep them seperate

[@filipinophreak]

thank you.. i just got into detailing only my cars, not for money..its very fascinating to me. I love it.. i watched a lot of ur videos..

[@phat_gunpla_etc]

how to prevent static if you don't use fab softner sheet?

[@benfrank4611]

When will foam cannons be back in stock?

[@imjoshv]

2 weeks or so

[@Mike-hb4pc]

Well, what I do with my ‘too dirty of a towel’ is I throw those ones in another pile and use them for anything else, like general automotive work, household jobs, or any place you just need a towel to clean up with. I get all I can get out of them!

[@Brandon-no3vc]

you have 2 use distilled water

[@JM52991]

I hand wash all my microfiber towels… use a laundry detergent with no dye or fragrance

[@grandmasterchody]

Dishwasher soap

[@jl5731]

Where are you located at? I want you to detail my car lol

[@gregs8678]

There are literally hundreds of actual studies that show warm vs cold washes are exactly the same and that water temp has zero bearing on the cleaning effect in a washer. Otherwise great video

[@imjoshv]

Hey Greg thanks for that info...