Care For Accessories

[CowboyTruckn]

I just bought a new wash mitt and read the care instructions and I was luckily treating it right. My towels and applicators I have forgotten what is the proper care. I have been washing them on cold, warm if really dingy, and drying on low. Is that correct?

[abnot]

I think the Mothers towels care label says machine wash warm and dry using low heat. I try to remember to do a second rinse to be sure the detergent gets washed out. Wash the microfibers by themselves and do not use a fabric softener. I hear a lot wash to get them extra clean. Use a regular detergent with no added bleach or softeners.

If you put a load of MF towels in the dryer after a load that used a fabric softener, you may get some transfer.

I also noticed in our HE washer that the system runs water through the softener/bleach dispensers on every wash just in case there was something so I had a case where some bleach must have been left and was picked up in the next wash.

[Bama]

Originally Posted by CowboyTruckn

I just bought a new wash mitt and read the care instructions and I was luckily treating it right. My towels and applicators I have forgotten what is the proper care. I have been washing them on cold, warm if really dingy, and drying on low. Is that correct?

I wash warm. Line dry or dry low heat in the dryer. Avoid bleach and fabric softener. Wash microfibers separate from cotton products if you don't want lint all in the mfs.

[admin]

Some general guidelines that may be pre-empted by your manufacturer's recommendations:

Liquid detergent only, without softeners. If you use a bleach to remove stains, make sure it's color-safe (a non-chlorine bleach).

If you feel they need it, the addition of a cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle (or a separate washing) can help remove any built-up product or soap.

Separate grungy towels and wash in a separate load from the relatively clean towels that you use for things like drying paint and glass.

Tumble dry low without softening sheets. Dryer softening balls can they tend to toss the towels a little better and prevent static cling as well as provide a "natural" softener. They also help to knock out any lint or debris.

Lay on a clean surface to inspect both visually and by hand for slivers, lint, thin spots or rough edges before folding and storing.

Good towels will wash up nicely and last for anywhere from one season to several seasons.