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

In today's video, Anthony explains how to Maintain and Care for your Microfiber towels! From Washing to Drying, you'll learn some tips and tricks to keep your Microfiber towels in top shape!
This video applies to more than detailers, but ALL lovers and users of Microfiber! Enjoy!
As a Microfiber company, customers often ask us: How do you wash Microfiber towels? Needless to say, we've had a bit of practice with this question. Anthony explain's what Microfiber IS and how it should be cared for using a dedicated Microfiber Detergent. We understand that Microfiber products ARE investments and that you should be getting PLENTY of uses out of them!
We hope you enjoy the video, and if there's any more questions, drop a comment below!
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00:00 Intro
00:11 What Is Microfiber?
01:35 Different Types of Microfiber
02:44 What Heat Does To Microfiber
04:04 How To Wash Microfiber
12:25 How To Dry Microfiber
14:21 How To Store Microfiber
16:04 Outro

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@JohnArnoldPhotography]

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

[@ScottKelley]

I love whoever edits these videos lol

[@aarongrantthebulk]

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

[@MobileAutoDetailingPDX]

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

[@billch]

That effect at 4:40 was cool.

[@ShineYourLightDetailing]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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]

😢

[@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.

[@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?

[@chewdoobautomotivedetailtm2883]

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

[@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

[@LucAnderson]

7:08 👀 I have a feeling Anthony edits these videos 😂😂

[@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?

[@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?

[@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!

[@laneyemmons4257]

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

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

Can you please do a video for polishing pads cleaning

[@theragcompany]

yes we can!

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@qcsupport2594]

How much white vinegar should I not use? TIA

[@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.

[@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?

[@Dcervantes243]

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

[@Guynhistruck]

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

[@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.

[@Messi10billy]

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 .

[@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!

[@tafl-9198]

I am a bit confused about the heat. P&S has a video, where they says to use hot tap water for the pre-soak. Do you recommend this as well ?

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@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 😅.

[@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.

[@gs_mick]

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.

[@westcoasttools5179]

Are tide free and gentle pods safe for microfiber?

[@theragcompany]

no they are not safe for microfiber

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@generaalpep]

Is it ok to wash on 30 Celsius? (86 Fahrenheit)

[@theragcompany]

Yes it is ok

[@spallaxo]

Cab you use Shout on the mf towels?

[@rumial-afghani4589]

Hi rag company really interested in all your product, please open official distribution in Indonesia. Your products is very expensive here 😢

[@user-dl2gn4yl2o]

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

[@bobdabwilda]

woops, i by accidently dried the towels on high heat and then saw this video 😥😥

[@jeffc6832]

I feel like I've seen this thumbnail recently...some guy name Pam? Pan?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Are we saying Pam or Pamm? 🤔

[@Gr8DaneFilms]

I was screaming when pan’s video came out because I made this thumbnail for our video 3 weeks ago before that one ever came out 🤦🏻‍♂️ (It’s not like the basic concept of this thumbnail hasn’t been done for years already at this point, though, so nobody is really reinventing the wheel here) We all laughed when we saw just how incredibly similar they were, but by that point it was already in the queue. On the upside, we have it a/b testing with a fun alternate one I came up with too that I’m hoping people will enjoy more when it shows up tomorrow

[@jeffc6832]

@@JamieTheCleaner 🤣

[@jeffc6832]

@@Gr8DaneFilms great minds think alike I guess!

[@96spectyper]

​@@JamieTheCleaner paaaaaaaaam with a d at the end.

[@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.

[@theunkownmr.562]

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

[@jacobheinz8236]

We like your products but we cannot get them in New Zealand. Even if we could, the postage and delivery costs would cost more than the product price. Disappointing huh?

[@theragcompany]

Car Care Co has a majority of our products stocked in Melbourne they may be able to work out a way to get you some at a fair price!

[@79blustone]

Lastly please can you add metric scale into your future vids too please, I think that would benefit your European viewers too😉

[@CC_Marauder]

No! #AmericansFirst

[@projet2907]

Good idea since the instructions on the bottle is in ounce and the measure section is in ml !!

[@NipponStiqqyPaint]

Gentlemen. It’s 2024. Don’t use Tide Pods _eat_ Tide Pods. 🍥👅

[@theragcompany]

You're truly living in the future, Flanders.

[@GstarCurtis]

Just me or does the video stutter?

[@CC_Marauder]

Tide Free & Clear 🎤 ⬇️

[@CC_Marauder]

Thanks...separated at birth brother of Patton Oswalt.

[@theragcompany]

Tide Free & Gentle, All Free & Clear, (And other products in that same vein of no-fragrance/softener) have long been the detergents we've recommended to people washing their microfiber and we still have no problem telling people they're a great option for your non-detailing microfiber products! When it was developed, the whole purpose of Rags 2 Riches was to do what those other detergents could do, but with the ADDED ABILITY to break down/remove detailing chemicals like waxes, polishes, sealants and some ceramics & more, which goes far, far beyond what those other detergents are meant, let alone capable, to do.

[@CC_Marauder]

Fair enough. In my experience, TF&C works more than well enough on my 50+ MF towels (some of them from TRC) at half the expense. Money matters. Bring your product price down and maybe, maybe I'll drop my coin on it.

[@KJ-tq3sm]

pushing your own products.......how can i trust the rest of your review??? FAIL. NEVER SUBSCRIBE.