My MF aren't as plush as new anymore and I think I know why

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C-MDX

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I'm quite a newb with MFs so bare with me here. I got my MFs 2 weeks ago, it's been washed 3 times (after I got it, first and second car wash). After the third wash I notice that the back of the Pakshak Ultra fine MF isn't as plush as new, also with my cheat $1 MFs. What I notice when I wash them (hand wash in all washes) was that I put too much Dawn (that's just me :D). I rinse pretty well in warm water. I don't know why the back of the Ultra fine MF isn't as plush as new anymore, is it normal after a few washes??
 
I switched to washing my wax/polish removal MF's (mostly Pakshak) in COLD water. I left them to soak overnight with a mild solution of the washing liquid I normally use then rinsed twice in the washing machine and air dryed.



They weren't particularly dirty as they've only been used for buffing off wax & polish and they've come up real nice with less static than machine washing.



I'll certainly be using this method on my wax removal towels from now on!
 
Why are you washing with Dawn? Keep in mind thst too much deteregent is not a good thing, there will be residue in the fibers. Better to use hot water with the correct amount of liquid laundry detergent
 
DFTowel said:
Keep in mind thst too much deteregent is not a good thing, there will be residue in the fibers.
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So maybe that's why :nixweiss?? If I rinse all my MFs with warm water carefully will all the residue be gone??
 
Throw in a 1/2 cup of vinegar in the washer, with your MF's......
 
I do this:



1. use a TINY amount of ERA (1/50 of a cap).

2. use low temps for wash/dry (warm/delicate). Too much heat shrinks the fiber.
 
C-MDX most of the housewives here (are there any??? :D ) could tell you that excess detergent will reduce the absorbency and softness of the fabric. You gotta rinse and rinse and rinse those puppies! :up



When I wash mine, I do in in the washing machine. I use about half or 1/4 as much detergent as the detergent instructions say, and I set the machine on its double-rinse cycle.



And I have a hunch this could also be why your WWs (in that other thread) aren't as absorbent as they should be.
 
Lynn said:
C-MDX most of the housewives here (are there any??? :D ) could tell you that excess detergent will reduce the absorbency and softness of the fabric. You gotta rinse and rinse and rinse those puppies! :up



When I wash mine, I do in in the washing machine. I use about half or 1/4 as much detergent as the detergent instructions say, and I set the machine on its double-rinse cycle.



And I have a hunch this could also be why your WWs (in that other thread) aren't as absorbent as they should be.
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I just put all my MFs in the rinse cycle. I set the timer to 20 minutes, is that good enough or too short?? BTW I didn't add any detergent or vinegar in the washer, just plain old water. Do you think 20 minutes in the rinse cycle can wash away all the soap residue?? :nixweiss
 
Lynn said:
C-MDX, see my reply in your "disappointed with WW" thread in the Detailing Products Discussion forum. That pretty much covers all my thoughts on this topic. I'll be eager to hear how it "all comes out in the wash." :lol
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I'm waiting for it to dry. Check back tomorrow :). Can't wait till my next car wash which will be this weekend :bounce
 
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