How To Wash Microfiber

KEEP YOUR MICROFIBER IN PERFECT CONDITION 

It doesn't matter much how you wash low quality microfiber they are not going to last long or perform as long as High-quality microfiber. High quality microfiber will clean better than any other towel or cloth. It will also last for hundreds of washings if you care for it right.  

Microfiber towels have special properties and washing them regularly and correctly will ensure the thousands of split ends that microfiber uses for dirt pickup will remain open and free of leftover dirt from your last cleaning.  It also guarantees the streak free finishes that you get with our Original Krystal Klear Cloth. It may seem like a lot of details but just follow our tips a few short times and you will find them extremely easy and helpful. 

 

CLEANING MICROFIBER IN THE WASHING MACHINE 

Cleaning microfiber cloths in the washer is convenient and these tips will help to keep your microfiber quality as good as when you first got them right through hundreds of washings. 

• SEPARATE MICROFIBER CLOTHS FROM OTHER FABRICS. Wash your microfiber towels separately. Microfiber towels attract lint, so do not wash them with cotton towels, or other natural fibers that tend to shed. Consider separating out the microfiber you use for light housekeeping like dusting, from the ones you use for heavy duty dirty jobs. This prevents the transfer of dirt.  

• SHAKE OFF EXCESS DIRT. Before washing microfiber towels, give them a good shake to loosen and release dirt and dust into your trash bin. Remember those thousands of split ends work like crazy glue to hold onto dirt and grime and will do the same with that loose dirt.  

• USE A FRAGRANCE-FREE AND ADDITIVE-FREE DETERGENT AND DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENER. Fragrances and softeners can coat the fibers and make them ineffective at cleaning. Use just enough detergent to do the job while not leaving behind fibers filled with detergent. 

• ADD VINEGAR TO REMOVE ODORS. If your microfiber towels aren’t smelling great, add a tablespoon up to a quarter cup of white vinegar to the load to help get rid of odors. It can be used in either the wash or rinse cycle.  

• MACHINE WASH IN COOL OR WARM WATER USING A GENTLE CYCLE. Wash lightly soiled cloths in cool water. 160 degrees is max even for your dirtiest cloths. Hot water will damage the fibers and lessen cleaning abilities. Always choose a gentle or delicate cycle.  

       

CLEANING OUR KRYSTAL KLEAR MICROFIBER CLOTH BY HAND 

Our Krystal Klear cloths usually don’t need a spin through the washer—a quick hand wash is all that’s needed.  This is an excellent method for washing our Original Krystal Klear Cloth. 

• SHAKE OFF EXCESS DIRT Before washing, give them a good shake outside or into the trash to loosen and release dirt and dust 

• FILL A BASIN OR SINK WITH COOL WATER Add cool or warm water to a bowl, bucket, or sink. Add the microfiber towels, a tablespoon of soap and scrub them by hand to remove dirt and other particles. Let the cloths soak for about 15 minutes, then give them one last quick 

• HANG TO DRY OR TOSS IN A COOL TO WARM DRYER Refer to the instructions below on How to Dry Microfiber Towels for more information 

* Bleach can be used but because it may shorten the life of your fibers, we suggest not using it.  Remember that stains on your Krystal Klear Cloth will not change its ability to pick up dirt and grease or give that beautiful steak free finish.                        

 

HOW TO DRY MICROFIBER TOWELS 

To keep microfiber towels absorbent, air drying on a flat surface or line drying are the preferred methods. If you would rather use the dryer, be sure to do the following: 

• Dry microfiber towels separately from other items. 

• Don’t add dryer sheets  

• Clean the lint trap thoroughly before drying to avoid any lint transfer. 

• Use only low heat or an air-dry setting. 

• Line dry for longest microfiber lifespan (only where sanitization is unnecessary) 

  

A FEW DONTS 

❌ Don’t use bleach Microfiber is sensitive to bleaches so if you are going to use it, use it less often and sparingly. It can damage the fibers, which can then start shedding and depositing lint on surfaces. 

❌ Don't keep dirty microfiber in ventilated bags Closed and airtight containers are a breeding ground for germs. Not only that, but the odor stays on the cloth even after washing it. The odor then transfers to surfaces while cleaning, leaving the room with an unpleasant odor. If you aren't going to get to washing them, hang them and let them dry out before tossing them into a dirty clothes hamper. It's always better to wash them sooner rather than later. 

❌ Don’t overload your washer and dryer. Instead pack it loosely (¾ full max) Overloading your dryer compresses the fibers during washing, causing them to shrink and diminishing their performance. Compression also pushes dirt into the fibers and traps it there. This can leave streak marks on surfaces. 

❌ Don’t wash microfiber with natural fabrics Fibers such as cotton and wool shed fibers. Microfiber, being positively charged, attracts lint from these materials and deposits them on surfaces while cleaning so avoid this outcome by avoiding any natural fibers. 

❌ Avoid at All Cost! Never use the Towel Cycle, Sanitizer Cycle, or any other high heat cycle on your washer or dryer, as the heat melts and shrinks microfiber.