Is It OK To Wash All MF Towels Together?

[Hulk311]

Hi, everyone, I just bought the "Starter Kit" which includes:

16" Velvet Smooth Glass Towel
16" Work Towel
16" Deluxe Microfiber Towels
16" Mega-Plush
24 x 36 Waffle weave
Chenille Wash Mitt
Ultra Mega Towel and Super Smooth Applicator

I plan on washing all of those MF towels (accept the Waffle weave which I will just air dry after each use) and my question is:

Is it ok to wash all of the MF towels together in the washer?

Suppose I use one towel to clean the inside windows of my car which has Huper Optik tint (very expensive tint), and use another towel for polishing and a third towel for waxing and a forth towel to clean the rims....if I mix them in the washer the detergent I use (Tide) should clean the towels 100% correct? So that none of the polish, wax, rim cleaner gets on the other towels?

Also, should I air dry them or put them in the dryer for 10 minutes or so?

And how much tide should I be using?

I`m really excited about the starting kit since I will be upgrading from Target/Walmart towels!

[ec90]

I usually do, then throw them in the air dryer on low heat. But I`ll let others chime in.

[TroyScherer]

This first time yes. But after that I would wash them all separately.

You don`t want your glass & drying towels getting "contaminated with wax of polish or cleaners. At least that is how I do it.


As for detergent make sure it is a "Free & Clear". You don`t want any additives in the wash to mesh with your towels as they are expensive. And NO fabric softener. I personally prefer a dedicated MF Cleaner like BF MF Cleaner.

[ec90]

I will also soak the microfibers after using them and try to remove products beforehand. Just find what works for you and is easy but effective. Right now I haven`t jumped to a dedicated MF cleaner, but just use All liquid detergent, since it`s as said above free, clear, no dyes or scents, etc...

[Mr. Gloss]

I always wash them together, and will continue to do the same. There`s never any obvious contamination. I wash all MF at 160 degree water temperature.

My favorite detergent is Charlie`s Soap.

Exception: I don`t use MF towels on tires, wheels or jambs. I use cheap terry towels for that. I think the 12x12 terry towel is .10 each in a box of 100. Use and toss.

[RZJZA80]

I haven`t had any issues washing them all together, but then again I don`t use dedicated glass towels either. Extra rinse and spin cycles help a lot.

[jvs1991]

I don`t see any issues washing them together. Personally I wash my pakshak towels in one load. My mitts and drying towels together and misc towels like polish, clay, lsp towels together. Haven`t noticed an issue yet.

[07gtcs]

I seperate my glass and drying towels into one load and all the other MF`s go in a load together.

[Wheelzntoys]

Only anything related to tires, wheels and engine get washed separate.

[Hulk311]

I always wash them together, and will continue to do the same. There`s never any obvious contamination. I wash all MF at 160 degree water temperature.

My favorite detergent is Charlie`s Soap.

Exception: I don`t use MF towels on tires, wheels or jambs. I use cheap terry towels for that. I think the 12x12 terry towel is .10 each in a box of 100. Use and toss.

Which type of Charlie`s soap do you recommend? Liquid or powder?

[colinpd137]

I separate into 2 different loads, that`s it. I don`t make it more complicated than it needs to be.

1) Interior / Wheel / Tire / my crap towels

2) Paint - My good towels

[Ronkh]

2 loads like Colin

Junky
Good

[JSFM35X]

I do this as well

This first time yes. But after that I would wash them all separately.

You don`t want your glass & drying towels getting "contaminated with wax of polish or cleaners. At least that is how I do it.


As for detergent make sure it is a "Free & Clear". You don`t want any additives in the wash to mesh with your towels as they are expensive. And NO fabric softener. I personally prefer a dedicated MF Cleaner like BF MF Cleaner.

[Custom Care]

I don`t go through alot of towels only doing a vehicle or two per week so I wash them all together. If I have some that are really filthy I`ll presoak them in APC first. As my collection and quality of towels increase I will begin to do 2 loads like Colin.

My question is how often do you all wash your towels? Directly after every use or on a weekly/bi-weekly basis? Will leaving them to sit for a week cause any issues?

[PA DETAILER]

thanks for the tips. two loads is usually the way i go.