How To Wash Microfiber Towels (From The Company That Makes Them)

[@SebTasnimmaya]

Wash microfiber towels in cold water 🌊, no fabric softeners 🚫, and air dry or tumble low 🔄. Keep them fresh for your Home kit decor! 🏡✨

[@robertstan2349]

how did this take 16+ minutes in video? 😆

[@justjulie6044]

Why didn’t he just say so😂

[@ricksanchez5474]

Thank you

[@HeavyPilot83]

@@justjulie6044 Gotta feed that algorithm!

[@Guynhistruck]

Pro-tip: buy differently-colored towels for different specific job/applications. This makes the sorting process super easy, and keeps you from accidentally mixing things like coating applicators or wheel cleaning towels with your interior finishing or glass towels. I choose colors based on the expected level of soiling it'll get during the process: black for wheels, grey for exterior body and door jambs, white for interior trim, brown for leather, and a different color (yellow in my case, based on my company's marketing palette) for finish application like when using silica-based coatings. 👍 Great products and informative videos, as always!

[@lowasteam5319]

I have tried to do this and can never land on a color combo & when I do it never fails that a specific rag doesn’t come in the color I need. I’m convinced it’s possible though!

[@ursyoola]

As a non-car detailer and average apt dweller, if I followed the cleaning directions to the T, I'd end up running a washer for one towel at a time, lol. Either that, or let them moulder for months until I have enough to wash...

[@kitty4536]

My apt washing machine charges almost 5 bucks for the smallest load. At that price I might as well buy new towels instead of washing them.

[@gadgetkandeestory3296]

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[@Rhaspun]

I keep a collection of towels for windows only. I let it build up. I also have a large waffle weave towels for drying a car. When I wash the drying towel is when I wash the glass towels.

[@jurban7998]

Use microfiber teddy bears as towels. You can leave em out without looking like you have a side gig housecleaning

[@blueskies1237]

Same here, I hand wash them and hang dry.

[@joevanseeters2873]

I was dozing off watching this (it was late night) until Anthony screams "By no means, BY NO MEANS!, use powdered detergent!" I was awake for an hour after that. LOL.

[@luanneneill2877]

After having to have my 3 yr. old front loader replaced (under warranty, thankfully) because of the gunk produced by the animal fats in the liquid detergents and fabric softener I was using (name brand products), the repairman said to only use powdered detergents and no liquid softener. The liquids leave residue that builds up, stinks, and can cause imbalances in the drum, which then can cause breakdowns. I’ve used only powdered detergents since then and my washer has worked fine for fifteen years and going strong. I’d rather have a working washer than follow this guy’s advice. I’ll just set my wash to have an extra rinse and I bet it’ll work out just fine.

[@joevanseeters2873]

@@luanneneill2877 You are probably right. I think it's just the possibility of the little bits of detergent not dissolving which maybe was a problem years ago or with a really cheap detergent that clumps up in the box or bag. I have washed microfibers for well over 25+ years since back when they first started coming on the market. I had a microfiber fetish I think because I had four big bins full of them of every different type imaginable. I have washed with powdered detergent in the past (many years ago) and I don't remember having too many problems using it. As you said, an extra rinse probably clears away any residual powder that may be left over in the fibers, but I highly doubt there were be any inside of the fibers as in this day and age, it probably dissolves just fine. In fact, a washing machine repairman told me that people use far too much detergent in their wash loads because they don't follow the instructions, especially with the concentrated detergents that only require about 30ML per load and people are putting in four times that amount which he said could definitely wear the motors down quicker and other components inside the machine that draw the water out and other things. I still use a microfiber detergent myself but if I run out, I just use my regular laundry detergent with no problem. I wonder how those new Tide EVO would work that has been advertised on TV all the time. "I need an EVO!". I hate that commercial but they get their message across. It supposedly dissolves completely, even in cold water. They just disintegrate as soon as it hits water. I need to get a sample of that stuff and try it out! 😀

[@MobileAutoDetailingPDX]

Good to know. From now on I will use new towels after a polish for coatings.

[@OneWildTurkey]

I'm surprised the paper towel companies haven't done something to hurt the micro-fiber towel industry. For home use in the kitchen, I tested using micro-fiber towels instead of 'a leading brand' of paper towels and now I've switched to all micro-fiber towels. They work a LOT better than any paper towel at spills and they really do pick up crumbs like they're magnetic or something. Now I know how to make them work even better and last longer.

[@MadaraUchihaSecondRikudo]

I normally use paper (or otherwise single use) towels on cleaning tasks where I explicitly want to throw them away afterwards (i.e. toilet cleaning). Otherwise I do all my cleaning with microfiber and never looked back.

[@OneWildTurkey]

@@MadaraUchihaSecondRikudo That's sensible. Sometimes, the towels used for cleaning are better disposed of. Not enough people think before doing something.

[@Namington]

For me, "in the kitchen" basically means "with bleach", which usually means I want a disposable towel because of things like raw chicken, or a cotton rag that can survive being bleached and wrung repeatedly.

[@IHDIHD-q8z]

The problem with all of this separating based on color, IS, you need a whole lot of each, so you get enough for a wash load. Many of us are NOT professional detailers.

[@Edlouis564]

yeah that's my frustration too, no way i'm doing a load with just 1 or 2 towels and another with applicators. I did a pre wash of all my stuff (drying towels, polish towels, applicators) and it they didn't leave any fibers the first time I used them guess I'll stick with it

[@boatman222345]

Who the heck cares if a dark color bleeds into a light color...I don't wear my microfiber towels I use them to clean my car.

[@ShushLorraine]

I'm going to just hand wash mine for that very reason. I can't see running the washing machine for three microfiber towels. 👍

[@nailsofinterest]

There ^ *edited to fix typo) are sheets (look like fabric softner sheets) one brand is called "Color Catcher " that lets you wash colors and whites together!! I love them!! All my husband's dress shirts (many colors) get washed together! They're definitely worth using!!

[@warzshadow9701]

I have same problem..I really wanted to know how to get the dirty look even after washing 😢

[@Guynhistruck]

"Thirst pockets" That's what I call bachelorette parties.

[@JohnArnoldPhotography]

Great tip spraying the cleaner directly on a stain first. Great vid!

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

Rags to Riches really is like magic. For as inexpensive as it is (a gallon for the cost of a couple sets of microfiber towels) everyone who uses dedicated microfiber towels should just get it. It was able to save drying towels that I was ready to throw out because they'd been rendered useless by spray sealants, and it keeps all my Rag Company towels clean and plush

[@thejohnsonshy]

Do sealants include Ceramic drying aids?

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

@thejohnsonshy Yes. As long as they're the spray on types I've been about to get them out. Cerakote and one other brand that I used before that

[@zazzue5131]

If you don't have a huge amount of towels to wash, look at buying a twin tub washing machine. With a twin tub you can wash smaller amounts and soak for how long you want or wash how long you want. The big plus is that when you put them in the spin 'dryer' the towels will come out almost dry and you can either hang them up or put in the dryer on low for a few minutes. And, they don't cost an arm and a leg, and come in various sizes. When shopping for one, if it says it's a 17.6 lb washer, it really means that you can wash 11 lbs at one time and spin 6.6 lbs at one time. They are portable, so if you have electricity and water at a job, you can clean your towels right there.

[@laneyemmons4257]

What about sodium percarbonate? It's the active ingredient in OxiClean. Will that be useful?

[@k2000kidd1]

After months of trying different towels, my go-to ended up being Eagle Edgeless 500s. Perfect middle of the road towel from household chores to car details

[@WApnj]

Wow. More than I ever wanted to know about these towels. Thanks

[@ScottKelley]

I love whoever edits these videos lol

[@really2345]

I am so sorry that I am not going to be able to reclaim the time I took to watch what should have been a three minute video.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

You Tube wants you watching as long as possible. Can't blame him entirely.

[@cheeseparis1]

That's why I stay away from microfiber rags... I know they are difficult to wash, I know they don't like fabric softeners (can we buy other detergent than 3-ingredient tabs nowadays? no.). But what I didn't know is that I need to run a empty cycle to remove fabric softener from previous wash cycles before washing my glass towel, then my bathroom towel, then my tools towel all by themselves... Thanks for the video, I'm saving money.

[@aarongrantthebulk]

Learned the hard way not to wash the glass with cleaning towels. Lint on glass everywhere

[@79blustone]

This was very well presented, nice one! TBH I am guilty of just mixing my glass towels with my Eagle edgeless 350s and wondering why the F I'm getting so much linting on my glass, now I know why, I've been blaming Gyeon but it's actually me... I'm already sorting my towels into different piles now I will be more aware of my glass towels. You guys should come up with a AIO towel that doesn't lint or have many compromises so that washing is easier for that alone. Nice one Anthony.

[@alviemiller7541]

😮h 8:36 🎉😢😂😂😂h😂🎉😂😢 8:36 😊😢k😢😮😊😢🎉

[@alviemiller7541]

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[@jonmadill9001]

Hahaha, I’m going through this now….. why are my windows fuzzy. Im glad I’m not the only one, and the cure is easy👍

[@lindaramon7335]

If it's cost effective i want microfiber BATH towels. Makes sense having enough to wash specifically.😊

[@thadsgudenuff]

I've never been a fan "microfiber" towels. They snag on everything and I have never used one that I felt was absorbent. But, your product has excellent reviews, so I have ordered a set to see if I've been missing something.

[@jamesm_tx]

Should I use “Rags to Riches” detergent for pre washing new towels? One’s that have never been used yet… or should I buy a sensitive skin free and clear for the first pre wash?

[@Airpaycheck]

My problem is my washer doesn't have the ability to select small loads, only regular and extra large. Waste of water when doing 5-6 towels at a time (especially glass towels). I don't go through as many towels as folks that use them every day. I've considered using a dedicated portable washer (like an RV or small apt uses). Also, do you recommend washing the washer prior to the towels to get any old chemicals out?

[@kentharding5874]

To all the guitar players watching! If you own a guitar that has a Nitro cellulose finish also known as lacquer. Do not use microfiber products to wipe, polish or store a notro cellulose finished guitar. It will scratch the finish badly. I tested this on one of my personal guitars with a lacquer finish, it did scratch the finish considerably. I could not repair the scratches completely for rear of causing further damage. I used a brand new towel to rule out any possible contamination. I am a professional guitar technician, 45 yrs exp. Clean cotton towels only in my shop. I am very curious to know why they scratch a lacquer finish. Great video.

[@TheRflynn]

Dangerous, unless you are relic-ing?

[@kentharding5874]

@@TheRflynn I don't relic guitars, but if I did I would still not use a microfiber. It might have some relic effect but the way it scratches is not as you would see on a genuine aged guitar. What they do is similar to using 800 grit sand paper. Leaves scratches in the direction of use and cause a hazy mess. I tried on my Les Paul Studio in the cut away area, even using the correct restoring polishes I could not fully remove the directional scratches. I stopped before I caused any more damage and use it now to show my clients why they should not use microfiber on a lacquer finish. This would apply to any lacquer finish, violin, furniture, automobile etc. On a side note with lacquer finishes, do not leave a clip on tuner on a lacquer finish for any length of time, it will turn the lacquer into jello. Lacquer never fully cures and contact with any rubber or oil based products will damage the finish.

[@TheRflynn]

@@kentharding5874 thanks for that. There is something later in the video about heat damage to microfibre (from washing) which may explain your experience.

[@kentharding5874]

@@TheRflynn Not the case, I used a brand new towel from a sealed bag. I would expect that an improperly washed towel would definitely cause more damage.

[@TheRflynn]

@@kentharding5874curious. I know micro fibre clothes are freely used to clean coated spectacles, sometimes with a silicon(?) spray. But they are a non-fluffy microfibre. There’s a bit more to this than either of us understand.

[@ShushLorraine]

I'm SO glad I watched this video. I saw one video that said it's useless to get cloth microfiber towels because it's impossible to clean them. They suggested using disposable "microfiber" sheets, such as what is used on Swiffer products. I'm so glad to know how to correctly clean and reuse them. I had done it wrong and had those melted fibers from a hot dryer. I had also heard to never wash or dry with other towels, which I had. They get full of lint and hair doing that. It was a frustration to know there had to be a way to successfully keep them longer than one use and not find the answer. Until now. Thank you! I'm going to be ordering that special cleaner, too. Thanks!!!

[@DerPic]

One thing no one mentions for microfiber care is load size. How many towels make a small, medium and large load?

[@richardlyall1103]

I’ve wondered the same. He mentioned 8:10 that he would use 1oz for 20-30 lightly dirty towels, so I’ll use that as rough guide from now on

[@DerPic]

@@richardlyall1103 3D towel Kleen is the only one who’s mentioned load size. They claim 25 towels is a medium load so I’ve been using that as a guide.

[@richardlyall1103]

⁠@@DerPicinteresting, thanks for that!

[@DrMaryVision]

I would say the size of the load has so many variables (tub size, towel size, HE vs regular agitator washer, commercial washer, etc.), that it can’t really be determined by someone else who doesn’t know your situation. The most important thing is that anything in a washer can move freely during the cycles so items aren’t crowded with other items. The water/detergent need to circulate around the items freely. Overloading your washer will also wear it out more easily. 😊

[@flipsidezw]

How do you get small twigs and leaves out of the towels? Everything else seems really simple, but these really hold on to debris.

[@neilwalker5041]

Great video as I grew up in the Dalton, GA area. My family owned a small private carpet company called Diamond carpets so I understand manufacturing. Tufting sucks and was a punishment for making bad grades. Those tufters use to be very difficult to set up for patterns before computers came along. The round frisbee style cardboard on the edges of the yarn were fun to use for trying to see who could hit the lamp fixture or try and hang on the racking system. One tip I can pass along is to dry your towels on the line or air dry setting. All of your clothes will be softer but it takes a lot longer. TRC is my preferred source for buying microfiber towels as they do solid work with high quality yarn.

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

Unless I have hundreds of dollars worth of towels. I'm going to be doing an awful lot of little loads which is going to cost me a ton of money in water. Don't you think this is a bit ridiculous? Now I have a question your detergent for your towels is it okay for it to be used on a regular body towel for human? Because residue is going to stay when the soap goes through the machine. That means I'll be mixing soaps for the next load.

[@carbonunit6573]

2:30 in the morning and here I am watching a rag video and the best part is….. I love it!

[@kathym6603]

It is 2:10 in the morning for me!

[@CALredhead]

I can wash microfiber w/ANY fabrics by putting them in separate, tightly woven washer bags that protect them from rubbing against other rags.

[@GlennC789]

Very interesting video. I looked up the Rags-to-Riches detergent and at about forty bucks for a gallon before whatever shipping cost it is fairly expensive for a regular guy, so I'll probably stay with regular detergent. Also on the cheap side, I really like Harbor Freight's edgeless microfibers which are often on sale for four or five bucks for a twelve pack, and also their drying towels which were on sale recently for four bucks each. Also their glass cleaning towels are just fine. I do like the idea of prewashing the towels, that sounds like a winner. I drive regular cars and just like to keep them reasonably clean and protected without too much trouble so I aim for 80-90% quality in products and processes at a fraction the price and effort and call it good. I will say the existence of microfibers themselves has changed everything, a fraction the effort to use compared to anything from the beforetimes.

[@tomb427]

I love your products! Keep providing great informative videos to ensure we are using them correctly.

[@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv]

Good video, thanks. Sadly we are not allowed to even go near the washing machine anymore….when the garage towels go really bad we toss them otherwise they soak in the garage sink. Might want to think about it depending what chemicals you have on your towels. The indoors microfiber towels & dusters get washed together. No powder, no pods, no fab softeners - got it.

[@billch]

That effect at 4:40 was cool.

[@nicholosk7280]

Anthony, thank you for the great video on microfiber towels! I like your enthusiasm and explanation on the different types of towels and the proper washing methods.

[@ShineYourLightDetailing]

Nice… I have the exact same Samsung washer and dryer, and mine are stacked as well. 😮😂👍🏼

[@lukashudik4870]

Nice video,thanks for it!! Secretely hoped you will mention a polishing pads, you did not so I need to ask - is R2R safe for a rupes wool pads? Thanks

[@theragcompany]

We will be filming a pad washing video soon as a matter of fact! R2R is safe for rupes wool pads and any other polishing pad.

[@lukashudik4870]

@@theragcompany thx so much guys, looking forward to it!

[@steffenstorli9327]

have a The Gauntlet that no longer absorbs water after it has been used with the p&S Bead Maker. Washed with another brand of microfiber detergent. Have even washed at 60 degrees Celsius without any improvement. Some hope of sorting it out with p&s rags to riches?

[@thesamsquatch5224]

Microfiber is vast, and the rag company does it exceptionally well! When it comes to caring for it don't full send on the heat, stay free and clear and enjoy I want Jamie the cleaner to do this with his twang, a good double feature

[@mtbrdude]

From the thumbnail I couldn't see what was on the wall in the background. I thought it was a bunch of Ghost busters proton packs.

[@blue_lungs2846]

How do I separate my clothes by color AND weave if I live alone and wash my laundry like once a week or less?? Does it make a difference if I put stuff in a mesh beg and tie it up? Or use color catchers so I don't have to worry about colors transferring?

[@juanrecendez2881]

Love watching your videos and how too’s very informative keep it up…if you were to use distilled vinegar with the rags to riches which I have and love How much would you use?

[@poynty400]

What about if you only have a few towels, do you store in a prewash bucket, as someone that only cleans the car fortnightly segregating them like this could mean 2/3 separate runs of washing machine for only 4/6 Microfibre towel/mitts!

[@joeyofblades]

5:27 Dude I didn't even know there were different kinds of fibers... thank you for the detailed video. Luckily I don't buy anything fancy like the Eagle so I'll just wash my twist loops and my glass towels together lol. I never use microfibers on wheels, just my wheel brush.

[@jimray4210]

Very informative. Great job! Thank you

[@claudiadavies5110]

A major problem I have is even using the bare minimum of detergent, my towels still feel sort of soapy because I can never seem to rinse every scrap of soap from my wash mitts 😥. But, I did discover raking my fingertips over my cloths after washing to stop them being matted when they dried, yahoooo 😊

[@MarkP_Fan]

Just watched a 16½ minute video on how to wash microfiber towels. Where did my life go?

[@Auto-Bots.Custom.Detailing]

You have the “Hall of Polishers” behind you. Very cool setup. Thanks for the video! Love your guy’s products! I have the entire line up of your new air products. Super great quality, for a great price.

[@theragcompany]

Thanks for watching. Glad to hear you enjoy our products!

[@cheryljohnson206]

Great info! Thank you❤

[@Tantejuju65]

Um, so these are forever towels, they will not decompose, and can't be recycled. Is that right?

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Question. I drank the Chemical Guys Koolaid and bought a bunch of their products. #1 because I watched too many of the vids on their channel #2 it was really easy to get their stuff where I live. Pure garbage. The microfiber wash they sell, that was highly recomended, left my washing machine with a horrible chemical smell that I had to fight with to get it out. It smelled like all the polishes and chemicals that were trapped in the microfiber were released to live in the washer drum. Needless to say, I am less the pleased, to the point where I have throw out all the CG stuff I have and am starting anew. Will this stuff leave a smell in the washer?

[@theragcompany]

While we cant control what are in the towels you're washing from our experience the washer is typically left with a faint sent of R2R (Clean Linen) and nothing more.

[@wornoutwrench8128]

@@theragcompany Works for me, should be fine as all I am doing is basic waxing and cleaning of my vehicles. I will give your stuff a try. Thanks for the speedy answer.

[@kidiraq8381]

What group would you wash drying towels in? Sorry if I missed it.

[@theragcompany]

We would recommend sorting the drying towels based off of the pile of the towels, so washing Twist Loop drying towels with other Twist Loop towels and plush drying towels with other plush towels.

[@jordandill707]

I accidentally had a dry me a river towel go through a full self cleaning cycle on my washing machine. The water temperature was maybe 135 degrees at the hottest for about 4 hours, what do you guys recommend doing with it moving forward? Its not my only drying towel, just seeking some advice on what to do with my silly mistake

[@theragcompany]

We would recommend washing the towel again on a low heat wash then let it hang dry. It is likely some damage has occurred due to the long exposure to heat so it may be best to demote the towel to a wheel drying towel.

[@jordandill707]

@@theragcompany Awesome thanks for the advice. Absolutely love TRC thank you!!!

[@theunkownmr.562]

Lol, you guys are funny by copying Pan's thumbnail 🤣

[@vtxdaryl]

I watched it a while back on Pan’s channel.

[@joemiller9856]

Ok, off topic a bit but I’ve been wondering how to clean micro fibers designed for eye glasses.. anyone have info on this ?

[@kevinorr6880]

I looked in the comments to find info on the bucket. Where to find that system?

[@1kontrabida]

If you take care of your towels they'll last for a very long time, i always pre spray my towels before washing to help get them product free and clean, still have my cobra microfiber towel with the satin lining from 20+ years ago a tad bit faded but still good like the day i got them lol!

[@MlleVB]

I dont have washing machine, any tutorials for hand wash after using dying aid ceramic spray?

[@Join0rDIE1776]

Take em to godam laundromat or put em in a bucket with warm water and rags to riches and agitate them! Come on man. It’s common sense! Btw agitate means to force everything around in the solution. Figured I’d throw that in there since ya couldn’t figure out how to wash something without having “your own” washing machine .

[@Equinella2]

​​be kind. They're asking for efficient cleaning. If it were as simple and straightforward as you insist, this video wouldn't be here. 🤪

[@silviarosellini1]

I use microfibers to clean the house, and I use them for the bath room too. Italian washing machine do what we tell them to do very precisely (even the cheapest) so I do prewashing of the dirtiest, with the degrees I choose, then wash at 60* Celsius, because of killing all that must to be killed. And put ipoclorite. Of course microfibers don't last long. How can I do to have them full hygienic at less then 30* celsius? Add benzalkonium chloride? hydrogen peroxide? 🙏🏼

[@tonyrobinson9046]

Interesting, but if I am machine washing and I have various MF towels I need one wash cycle per type and that would take days. Also, what if I can't or don't buy your brand of detergent?

[@trevorpielstick3961]

Do you prep the washer before washing MF towels? I wash everything from clothes to bedding to dog beds and rugs in my washer, I cant imagine thats good to then throw these MF towels in without a cleaning? I air dry only because Im scared what the dryer lint from all that will do to the towels!

[@golfboy83]

So i have some microfiber towels that lint, is there something i can do to stop them from linting? I usually hang dry them, but i think i dryed them the first time i washed them on mecium heat...my dryer just has no heat, medium, and high heat.

[@rogeruribe323]

Can you wash your wash mitt,drying towel, and MF towels used to apply and buff of wax/ sealants together in the same load or separate?

[@georgina_gsm]

Hey quick question - does R2R have a scents in it? If I put it in the family washing machine it has to have zero fragrance due to various family allergies 😬😂

[@theragcompany]

Yes R2R does have a scent, it is a very mild clean linen scent.

[@mjmeans7983]

If you are concerned about microplastics in the environment (and in your house) it seems that polyamide (nylon) is better (lower rate shedding of microplastics all other things being equal). Can a materials sciences scientist confirm this?

[@JoeBurby]

Any opinions on using a dryer ball?

[@chewdoobautomotivedetailtm2883]

Rags to riches , make , my cheap towels shine its crazy ❤

[@isagoldfield7393]

Thank you 🪅🫧🌿

[@jobond3317]

Hi there. I have a question even before I watch this video. What do you do with a microfiber cloth at the end of its life? Throw it away? What damage is that doing to our environment? Do you actually make them?

[@thadsgudenuff]

Their Amazon listing says they are made in Korea.

[@jobond3317]

@@thadsgudenuff so they don't care about the environment

[@thadsgudenuff]

@@jobond3317 I’m not a fan of the product. But as far as the environmental impact, seems like that’s largely on the user and how they dispose of them. Most things can harm the environment if handled poorly.

[@user-un1ek3iz6k]

What is your recommendation on washing brand new "Rag Company" MF towels before first use? Is it necessary? Shouldn't they be "Ready to Use" out of the package? Please advise.

[@theragcompany]

We always recommend washing them, this at the very least helps remove residual lint from manufacturing

[@darkguardian1314]

For the home, it’s not practical, especially in water poor California, to wash everything separately. The compromise is to do cold wash and follow color whites. Most treat microfiber rags as nearly disposable after a couple washes… Some have a foul smell and are either tossed or used for messy jobs like painting.

[@fishvtec7]

I just order a gallon and here in Canada we are in winter and the gallon freeze during the shipping it was all frozen when it came to my house just want to know if the product is still good or not ? because its not the same feel and look that the one I already have . thanks !

[@theragcompany]

Thank you for your order! Once the R2R has completely thawed out and is still in a liquid form and hasn't jellified you are good to use it, however if it is jellified to the point where you are uncomfortable using it feel free to reach out to us to get a replacement.

[@egx161]

I machine wash them cold but air dry them. No heat. They air dry quickly. I just use clear Oxi Tide.

[@cflip2x]

What about removing debris from the towel? I have done the tweeter plucking which isn't the most fun but I can do it while watching TV. I have one of those electric lint brushes that save a bit off. Sure these towels may not be used for pain and maybe move down to window or wheel cleaning. I don't think it will be that bad but just curious on others thoughts.

[@theragcompany]

You can absolutely do that if you have the patience!

[@cflip2x]

@@theragcompany thanks i figurred the electirc lint shaver/remover would be ok just wanted other opinons. Having a bit of OCD and putting on a show I don't have to watch helps kill time plucking out the bug bits of debris 😅.

[@Equinella2]

​@@theragcompanyWhat do you do if you DON'T have the patience/time, and for the fm towels that have vast quantities of 'bits' stuck in them?!

[@bradart7289]

I don't have any of these problems with my bucket of rags !!

[@carlric]

Do we need to wear a mask to put the towels in the laundry machine? :) Good video.

[@nanasloves]

Sincere question. Washing out sealants? What sealants? Thanks.

[@theragcompany]

The sealants that Anthony mentioned in this video are spray sealants that you spray on your cars paint to add more protection. Sometimes these sealants can absorb and cure into your towel making the towel absorb less water which is why we recommend using a microfiber detergent like R2R to keep your towels functional and fresh.

[@nanasloves]

@@theragcompany ohhhhh, I looked at your page and now realized it was about cars and detailing.

[@joewhite917]

The first thein a modern washing machine does is flood the powdered detergent to fully dissolve the powder

[@nile3253]

Can you use wash bags to separate the different types of towels and them be safe?

[@joandavis8818]

Hmm. I think that might be a good compromise. Don't know. But, I do know that if I washed my microfiber towels in the manner that keeps them lint free, color bleed free, etc., I'd be washing one towel at a time. That's not practical for a home owner.

[@CP-zb3ky]

Can they be soaked in Oxiclean?

[@kevinhoward4212]

What should I do if my family uses liquid fabric softener before I go to wash my towels?

[@theragcompany]

Usually the softeners will be flushed out once the wash has been completed. You should be good to just wash your towels without any worries however if you’d like to be extra cautious you can run an extra rinse cycle before throwing in your towels

[@tjuan7]

Going to re-wash my towels after soaking them for a day or two after watching this.

[@trialsdad372]

Hey Anthony, fantastic company, products, and great videos. Question, can you clean microfiber towels with a bucket method and Rags to Riches and still get good results?

[@theragcompany]

Yes you can!

[@kenmccrady1228]

What about Lysol Laundry Sanitizer?? You place it where the fabric softener goes but it’s NOT a fabric softener. Can you add the sanitizer to the Rags To Riches detergent?

[@theragcompany]

We personally have not tested this process. It could work, but it may be worth trying a small test batch first!

[@kenmccrady1228]

@@theragcompany thank you. I have already used it on a medium load with just the sanitizer and the Rags to Riches detergent. The microfiber towels seemed to have come out okay. That was using a low heat on the dryer for about an hour.

[@TheMamaAmmah]

Do these work in home cleaning??

[@edricheson]

How about power washing them before cleaning them

[@qcsupport2594]

How much white vinegar should I not use? TIA

[@elmirbrdar1045]

I watched the whole video only to find out that what wash degrees is recommended. I am told 140 is too hot, then what isn’t?

[@dennisperusse7120]

With all due respect, when I worked at my dad's laundry I learned that you usually only need to separate colors for the first wash because after that the colors don't bleed. I know wash all my laundry together and never have any color bleeding issues. It is a waste of time

[@westcoasttools5179]

Are tide free and gentle pods safe for microfiber?

[@theragcompany]

no they are not safe for microfiber

[@WalterRiggs]

Today I learned that there is a world of microfiber cloths and they all have to be washed separately. This makes them too damn complicated. I feel like I need a matrix to keep it straight. I’ll stick to cotton and paper towels.

[@Dcervantes243]

I see a trc video uploaded. I hit like. Gotta support the boys

[@WideCuriosity]

So... do these things contribute to the global plastic pollution issue ?

[@Freesteader]

Thanks

[@anxiousappliance]

I just wash them with my other stuff and then air dry them. Seems to work fine.

[@Victor-hb4hj]

Only wash them with other micro fiber towels….problem solved

[@steveo2269]

Can R2Riches be used to clean polishing pads as well??

[@theragcompany]

Yes!

[@theragcompany]

Yes! We just made a video showing you how to do it!

[@yarinsheiman7789]

What do I do if I already put glass towels with the rest in the dryer??

[@theragcompany]

Isolate just the glass towels that have been contaminated and rewash them together if they continue to lint after that process you may have to retire those towels

[@Equinella2]

​@@theragcompanyand do WHAT with them?

[@TheKeratosis]

is soaking towels in a bucket of rinseless wash and then wringing them out and air drying insufficient for cleaning microfiber towels?

[@theragcompany]

It can be done in a pinch but it is not recommended to fully clean the Microfiber. We would recommend substituting Rags to Riches as the cleaner.