MF towel wait time for washing?

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CharlesW

The Rainmaker
Since I'm planning to try some Micro Restore for my MF's, I plan to wait until I have enough used towels to make a decent load for the washing machine.
Is leaving the soiled towels for 2 to 4 weeks before washing them going to have any effect on the washing process? I normally wash them within a day or two of use, but that was when I washed them with other clothes.
I really don't want to run the washer for just a half dozen towels and it could take me 2 to 4 weeks to accumulate a couple of dozen.

Charles
 
When I'm done using them, I just hand wash them with Woolite (& APC on the really grubby ones), rinse very well, wring & hang to dry. Then I put them in the "Used M/F Bin" to save up til I have a load for MicroRestore in the washing machine. And yes, I have occasionally had to pull one or two out of there to finish a job & I'm glad that they're "mostly clean".
 
Well I have waited as long as a week with no ill effects. As Norah said, if they are extremely dirty i would rinse them in my chosen soap. Then rinse in water, wring out, and air dry.

With daily S&W wipedowns I never seem to have a problem getting a load after a week.

I would not think, knowing the condition that you keep your vehicles, that two weeks would be a problem. I do not think you could go four weeks with a pile of dirty MF towels sitting around, Charles.
 
I keep a five gallon bucket with water and micro restore in it. As I filth up a towel I drop it in the bucket until enough have accumulated to warrant the washing machine. All (terry & mf) go in the bucket and they are sorted out at wash time.
 
I have had great results cleaning soiled towels with Micro Restore even after they have sat around for several months. My Best results are achieved after soaking the towels for a few hours in a bucket of hot water and Dawn. I only use the Micro Restore every few washings as "All Free and Clear Detergent" gives pretty much the same results.
 
kimwallace said:
I have had great results cleaning soiled towels with Micro Restore even after they have sat around for several months. My Best results are achieved after soaking the towels for a few hours in a bucket of hot water and Dawn. I only use the Micro Restore every few washings as "All Free and Clear Detergent" gives pretty much the same results.
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Sorry off topic, but WOW Kim ...long time no see ...how are you doing ?

I don't use microrestore, but I spray APC on my heavy soiled ones and then lay them aside until I need to do a load and sometimes that can be up to a month or more and I've seen no negative effects. Washing in hot water really does help release wax and dirt from microfiber.
 
Poorboy said:
Washing in hot water really does help release wax and dirt from microfiber.
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For me, washing anything with hot/warm water seems to give much better results.
As an example, I'm one of those that pre-rinses dishes prior to putting them in the dishwasher. (Just don't like the idea old the old food being circulated around all the dishes). If I run cold water over those dishes, some of the food rinses off. If I run hot water over them, almost all the food rinses off.
I've seriously considered using hot/warm water to wash the vehicles. One reservation has been the possibility of removing my wax/sealant because of the warm water. Since I wax/seal monthly, it probably wouldn't be a problem, anyway. How's that for off-topic? :)

Charles
 
kimwallace said:
I have had great results cleaning soiled towels with Micro Restore even after they have sat around for several months. My Best results are achieved after soaking the towels for a few hours in a bucket of hot water and Dawn. I only use the Micro Restore every few washings as "All Free and Clear Detergent" gives pretty much the same results.
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Just using the Micro Restore occasionally wasn't something I was considering, but it sounds like it would have some benefits at considerably less cost.
I haven't been pre-soaking towels or MF's, but it also might be worth looking into.
As far as "grungy" MF's, I don't usually have any. I have so many old cotton terry towels that I use those for any possible grunge jobs. If they are really stained and dirty, I just pitch them.

Charles
 
CharlesW said:
For me, washing anything with hot/warm water seems to give much better results.
As an example, I'm one of those that pre-rinses dishes prior to putting them in the dishwasher. (Just don't like the idea old the old food being circulated around all the dishes). If I run cold water over those dishes, some of the food rinses off. If I run hot water over them, almost all the food rinses off.
I've seriously considered using hot/warm water to wash the vehicles. One reservation has been the possibility of removing my wax/sealant because of the warm water. Since I wax/seal monthly, it probably wouldn't be a problem, anyway. How's that for off-topic? :)

Charles
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I don't see any problem with washing with warm water. After living in a desert climate for a while, the water always came out warm, never cold like here in the NorthEast. I never noticed any quicker deteriorization of my wax, and like you said , you wax/seal often enough not to even give it a second thought. As for hot water, your water would have to be over 200* to wash the wax and sealants off.
 
Poorboy said:
As for hot water, your water would have to be over 200* to wash the wax and sealants off.
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That's not likely to happen since my water heater is set for 120 degrees. I once read that burns happen in very short order if the water temperature is around 140 degrees. You can hold your hand under our hot water faucet without getting burned. It will get uncomfortable, but I don't think it will burn the skin. And no, we don't run out of hot water for showers.

Charles
 
I leave my dirty MF i a bucket for weeks sometimes until i have enough to make a decent load in the washer. I have sprayed some APC on them sort of as a pre treatmenet but it doesnt seem to matter. The MF come clean regardless. I alos use HOT water to wash mine.

Richard
 
I just leave them until I start running low, which usually takes quite a while. I also use hot water and they always come clean.
 
Mine ususally sit around for a quite a while before I actually wash them. I always use hot water and add a little vinegar at the end of the cycle. Works wonders. :)
 
I rinse out my used MF towels in the sink then store them damp in a large plastic bag until I accumulate enough to do a load of laundry in the washing machine. I wash in hot water with regular detergent and no vinegar. Micro-Restore didn't seem to provide any cleaning improvements for me, though I have very soft water.
 
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