Are You Washing Your Microfiber Towels Wrong?

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00:00 Introduction
00:24 #1 Sort and wash microfiber towels alone
00:48 #2 Choose the right cleaner
01:07 Do not use bleach or fabric softener
01:52 #3 Wash with warm water
02:13 #4 Dry with no heat
02:48 #5 Pre-soak with Vinegar
03:16 PRO TIP: Color code your cleaning
#cleaning #microfibertowel #laundry

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@phoenixonfire2998 11 ай бұрын

Don’t use fabric softener on bath towels as well. It causes the material not absorb water as well. You wind up smearing the water around instead of absorbing

@gettingthere2452 3 ай бұрын

Just avoid fabric softener. A friend had someone service the washing machine and there was a whole lot of gloop in there from it and the service person said it was nasty stuff.

@rswow 2 ай бұрын

Use vinegar as a fabric softener. It works. Also, to get cotton towels clean, you need to add washing soda along with detergent. Helps also to wash them in hot water and let them soak for an hour.

@_Jem_ 2 ай бұрын

Instead of fabric softener I use dettol laundry wash. Works great with the added benefit of cleaning the washing machine at the same time as the clothes.

@janetspiteri5043 Ай бұрын

Fabric softener should be avoided for many reasons, I stopped using fabric softener when I found out that the chemicals they use for the scents are carcinogenic

@shelleykapp9637 Ай бұрын

And it leaves a film on the items, causing them to take longer to dry.

@cocoanutkobold7964 Жыл бұрын

Tip from health inspector/kitchen worker. 100% cotton, tight knitted, dish towels (the ones with the offset stripe down the center), can be used anywhere, do not melt, can be abused, cost roughly the same as microfibers, look attractive, do not scratch surfaces, and are sustainable to boot. As you use them, toss them into a 5 gallon bucket of water with a single scoop of oxyclean. The oxyclean slowly (few days) breaks down into hydrogen peroxide and gently bleaches the towels. By the time you get through a set of towels the the bucket full will be ready to be washed with any detergent of your choice. They even come in all black for dealing with meat and oils.

@timeforturtles 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for that tip…

@faezahjulie 11 ай бұрын

@@timeforturtlesthanx mN.where do you buy this towels?

@717379 10 ай бұрын

Would you please put a link to a picture?

@toomanythoughtsinmyhead 4 ай бұрын

I've been using those kind of towels in my kitchen for 20 years. These are my everyday kitchen towels & I call them my workhorses. I buy them at Sam's Club or Costco, where they are called barmop towels. I didn't know about the Oxiclean tip, though - thanks!

@Jules-740 3 ай бұрын

Where do you recommend buying them? I think the ones i have purchased had some odd coating that repels water and even when I never used softener on them

@popsicle3649 Жыл бұрын

Blue for the loo, pink for the sink. 😊

@lauramurray6116 Жыл бұрын

😱 genius!!

@mariapaulagl Жыл бұрын

Loved the rhime

@Chimera_Photography 11 ай бұрын

Wtf I chose blue for floor and bathroom cleaning and white for the sink :-P I like this rhyme

@OP-1000 11 ай бұрын

Was looking for something like this. 👍

@NZStu 11 ай бұрын

Then wash them together 😅

@timathypotato8034 10 ай бұрын

In the car detailing world where we use lots of microfiber towels for all kinds of different things like buffing waxes, if you have towels that are super clogged up and not absorbing water anymore there are dedicated detergents that bring them back to like from companies like The Rag Company

@jessejohnson2551 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, if they are super dirty maybe once with regular detergent, but the rags to riches opens up and improves even glasses cleaning cloths or improves absorbency of towels, always cold wash and air dry. The longer you soak the better, 2 hours is sufficient but overnight is a game changer.

@Ryan_Carder 17 күн бұрын

When I buff wax out, I just toss them tbh. The ones I use for leather conditioner and interior protectant, I leave them to soak in a dawn and warm water mixture. Then agitate them by hand for a few minutes. After that I rinse and wring them out by hand a few times until the water runs clear, then I wash as normal.

@GregConquest Жыл бұрын

The whole video is 3 minutes 43 seconds! Great! Concise and on point. One further note about using fabric softener, also keep it away from microfiber, or any other cloths that you use to clean camera lenses or display screens. The softener leaves a residue on the cloth that will cloud the lens/screen.

@sierrarmcclain 8 ай бұрын

Yes! I am so glad when people just get to the point and don’t add unnecessary fluff!

@malcolmsospicy 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I like how you’re straight to the point with everything but not overwhelming or adding unnecessary tasks. Keep it up! Liked watching on 2x.

@mindybanda301 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been a Norwex consultant for years and never knew to not put them in the dryer with heat. I have been washing them separately with appropriate detergent, but so going to switch to air dry setting from now on! Thanks for the tip!

@txgal2986 11 ай бұрын

As a Norwex consultant, we’re taught to wash them in hot water and soak them in hot water to release the stains, if they don’t come out in the wash. It’s good to do every once in awhile to loosen the particles that get stuck in the weave. Norwex microfiber holds on to the bacteria, until it’s cleaned. We did a test, using the swabs the health inspectors use to test for contamination. We rubbed raw chicken on the counter, wiped it with the Norwex cloth, then tested the cloth and it showed no bacteria. Next, we used that same cloth to wipe down a different area of the counter. Then, we tested the counter and no bacteria showed up, so the bacteria didn’t transfer to another area of the countertop. There’s a video demonstration on KZfaq. Technically, you could clean your toilet, then your sink, with the same cloth, because the bacteria won’t transfer. BUT, that just sounds gross and we’re used to bacteria transferring. All microfiber are not the same, either. Some are more plush and not as tightly weaved as others.

@bindythecat1528 Ай бұрын

I love Norwex! The only microfiber that doesn't hold on to hairs !

@jussayin4858 Жыл бұрын

Well now I know I’ve done EVERYTHING wrong when cleaning my microfiber towels. At least I know what not to do next time. Who knew a microfiber video could be so entertaining? Like the “orange towels on the kitchen counter” bit? Watched that twice!

@Jibbie49 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I washed the ones I bought first like washcloths and then was upset that they didn't "work", so I got online and found pro videos on what to do and bought some new ones. One ideas was to wash then in mesh zip bags in the laundry with the gentle detergent, then dry them on low so they never tough other items.

@kaitnip Жыл бұрын

I tried microfiber cloths many years ago and gave up because I couldn't get them cleaned. Not sure how or why your video was recommended to me, but thank you. It all makes sense now and I'll give it another try.

@suzywalker3971 11 ай бұрын

As a result of watching this video, I have completely reorganised my cleaning cloths. I shall also follow your tips on how the clean mircofibre. Thank you!

@paigeturner7788 Жыл бұрын

I love that kitchen in the background..it’s very aesthetically pleasing. Also, I did not know a few of these things about microfiber towels..and I’ve been using them for years for most of my cleaning tasks. I’m glad I came across this video! 👍🏻

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Paige! Appreciate it :)

@dors6143 Жыл бұрын

I, too, checking out the kitchen in the background whilst listening 😆

@helengren9349 Жыл бұрын

☝️Don't wash on high temperature❗it releases nanoparticals that goes into our waters & is poisonous to all living... No filters can remove them.. 🤷‍♀️

@peachyclean93 6 ай бұрын

🤮too much White

@enginanners Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to use heat to dry them. 😬 Also my own tip - I use vinegar in lieu of fabric softener for all my laundry, microfiber towels included. I find it helps keep scum from building up in the fibers.

@boorntobewild Жыл бұрын

What combats static cling when you use Vinegar instead?

@noellebridgman-wile7056 Жыл бұрын

@@boorntobewildLike the video says, microfiber cleans partly using static charge. It helps keep dirt sticking to the cloths and not falling off everywhere.

@ssp4795 Жыл бұрын

it's a nice idea but vinegar needs a LONG time to work, in most situations. i use vinegar too but i doubt it does much, although it does freshen the wm.

@yvonnerenoult1819 11 ай бұрын

I was washing only in vinegar too. Then I read that vinegar eroded the seals in the washer. 😢

@noellebridgman-wile7056 11 ай бұрын

@@yvonnerenoult1819 Wait what? Who said “wash only in vinegar?”

@hollid175 Жыл бұрын

Yay perfect timing. I'm washing some today. Great tips. You're the best Brandon. I'm really enjoying your channel

@ecovango6675 Жыл бұрын

I use all of these cleaners to clean my microfibers, I also use a second rinse and do a pre-soak❤. I’ve had the best luck bye hanging dry works the best for me!

@tawnarue9387 Жыл бұрын

I’m a retired house cleaner and I did not know about the heat on the microfiber towels. I did that for years. 😬

@relisbetrel 4 күн бұрын

I'm currently one (4+ years) and here to learn/fix my mistakes 😅

@suzanajosic9501 Жыл бұрын

I have that same sort of washing machine where you load from the top and I love it so much !

@RyanRCRacing 10 ай бұрын

You are a genius! I was just looking for a video on the topic, but realized you’re the sanitizing engineer and watched your videos a while back. Basically it’s the info im trying to get from google in an efficient creative way. Thx!!!

@mikaross4671 11 ай бұрын

Great tips. I use microfiber towels for all my dusting and deep cleaning. I don't fabric softeners even for my regular wash load.

@SayMagnaFeek Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I watched this because I’ve been doing four of the five things wrong!

@amberhess6717 Жыл бұрын

I've been a housekeeper for 12 years now...I use that tide and my steam sanitize setting on my washer and dry on low. Vinegar if I've let them sit too long and they got that mildew smell. 😊 I also use specific colors for things. Blue for bathrooms, yellow for dusting, green for kitchen, orange for other things like nasty fingerprints on doors, stainless steel when paper towels aren't cutting it etc. I have certain blue microfibers you can see were the bleach ones in the bathrooms. They are the only ones to get bleach, and I can confirm they wear out quicker! Cool tips!

@jsharik2466 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always dried it flat, but I did not know that you cannot wash that with cotton towels!! 🤦‍♀️ Now I know.❤

@DvLita Жыл бұрын

Does it matter if you use towels by color if they end up in same washing cycle?

@Efflorescentey Ай бұрын

I’m curious too

@barbprice3558 28 күн бұрын

That was my question as well. If he is that concerned, each colour should be washed separately

@oldmech619 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. After I watch the video, it dawned on me So that’s why I see little fibers on my glasses after I clean them. I just threw the old cloths away and just bought enough to last me for years. They are cheap and do a great job. Thanks. It woke me up.

@jwestney2859 Жыл бұрын

Great when people actually know how to do stuff! Nice vid.

@Bionicbabyy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. I will try this on my next cleaning of the Microfiber Towels

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

Happy cleaning to you!

@tinytt854 Жыл бұрын

Never too old to learn. I'm 54 and just liked and subscribed.

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

welcome to the clean team :)

@Jean-rl9zu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!❤

@jenedge5579 Жыл бұрын

I wash mine with regular laundry, but I only ever use regular laundry detergent and white vinegar in every load. I don’t have any issues. ❤ some times I use a dryer sheet, but not usually.

@megapangolin1093 3 ай бұрын

Great to see a serious, helpful video about microfibres, we just abuse what we dont know. Good lad.

@elizabethsmith9777 4 ай бұрын

I use the following colours for all my cleaning. Blue for the loo, pink for the sink, yellow for dusting, green for wiping kitchen cabinets and worktops, and grey for windows.

@MarielGoldOfficial 11 ай бұрын

Just discovered your channel and that I have been washing my microfibers towels wrong!!! 😅🤣 Thank you for the content. Its light and informative.

@CleanThatUp 11 ай бұрын

welcome to the clean team mariel!!

@Nicolas-cl1gq 10 ай бұрын

I never thought I would envoy so much a microfiber video

@bahy1717 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this tip, I didn't know about it before

@lisab.3091 Жыл бұрын

I throw my microfiber towels into a basin of warm soapy water immediately after using them. I pretreat any really grimy spots with Shout Advanced, if necessary. Then I launder them with Tide Hygenic Clean and air dry them. They are spotless. I really think that the immediate presoak has made all the difference.

@massages_for_world_peace8909 Жыл бұрын

Does the bucket with dirty, wet rags start smelling? I wash a load every couple of weeks, how often do you wash yours?

@cuteek 9 ай бұрын

Thanks this was super helpful! 😀

@Kat-n-Ollie Жыл бұрын

Great ideas. I will definitely take better care of mine. Thanks!

@curlygurlxo Жыл бұрын

I read that you do need to dry them with heat because it brings back the static needed to cling to the dust. I don't have any issues with collecting dust when using the dryer heat. Also it doesn't really matter about color coding by job if you're putting them together in the washing machine anyways. All the liquid, chemicals, and germs are getting combined in there.

@sdennen Жыл бұрын

I was wondering that myself, washing them together.

@curlygurlxo Жыл бұрын

@@sdennen I just use paper towels/wipes for the toilet area. I rinse and soak my microfiber to get the biggest dirt and dust off before putting it in the wash with everything else. The only issue is lint and strings from other clothes will get stuck when doing it that way, but I just don't have enough microfiber towels to do a whole load with.

@ystacalden Жыл бұрын

wouldn't it just be the friction of brushing against each other as they tumble of the dryer restoring the static? It probably does help in that case to use a dryer, but using it on cold would work just the same without the melting risk.

@hobbyhopper3143 Жыл бұрын

What homemaker has enough microfiber cloths to do a whole load of just them?

@photogher Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhopper3143 I have a pack of 36 MF towels, but I do a small load when I've got about half of them that need washing. My washer has a setting from a small load up to a very large load. Small load is just enough water to wash 15 to 18 microfiber towels.

@wyzemann 4 ай бұрын

Best tutorial on keeping my favorite cleaning cloths pristine for the long haul🤗. Although, the directions on my microfiber is to use cold water washes along with the extra rinse cycle🤷🏾‍♂️.

@brittaneycook4712 11 ай бұрын

Tan for wood, blue for glass, I have a big bright green one for the bathroom floor. That’s just a few. I don’t have a ton but I take care of what I do have. Also never use harsh chemicals for anything helps too

@selenaburness8260 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip 👍❤️

@DownButNotOutYet Жыл бұрын

Good morning, thank you so much for sharing this valuable information. It is good to always learn something new and worthwhile. have a great day. Good tip on colour usage, very interesting I do not really use micro fibre but I am about to change.

@wyzemann 4 ай бұрын

Dude, your eyes are shaped so beautifully. You know how to work them.

@chrismaki8396 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I had no clue.

@babyree2901 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I loved the editing, too 🙂

@Antonin1738 19 күн бұрын

Microfiber towels are grab dusty and debris really great, but I feel like most of them are one time use since the dirt/debris doesnt come off when I wash em. glad I found this video

@denisejames855 Жыл бұрын

I use vinegar instead of fabric softener in every load. I will now try soaking the cloths in vinegar before washing. Thanks for the video.

@galeni 11 ай бұрын

I've read to use cold water which releases fewer microfibres into the environment through the rinse water.

@sellyourhomenowbook 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the vinegar suggestion.🎉

@MrAutodidactic 11 ай бұрын

Good advice thank you.

@tiger8linny788 2 ай бұрын

Here’s a few more thumbs ups for the quick, concise, clever video! 👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿 👏🏼🐅

@wendyp8488 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful ⭐️

@Fizz-rv9cz 10 ай бұрын

Those tulips 🌷 ❤

@dos6521 Жыл бұрын

Which ones do you suggest we do throw away? Do you have tips on removing pet odor? How to sanitize kitty litter mats and litter box?

@curtisi4403 4 ай бұрын

I always use white vinegar in the rinse cycle and hang to dry. Hydrogen Peroxide cleaner mixed with laundry soap works wonders. I also use that in my normal wash loads.

@bherber Жыл бұрын

Good tips. Thank you. The ones I use are for car cleaning, but good to know how to properly wash them.

@Winter23224 Жыл бұрын

I love your cleaning tips😊❤! You have so many great ideas!!! Please, share the paint color? Thank you!

@megeraashley7777 11 ай бұрын

Now I know why my hair towels only work really well a couple of times. I’m definitely going to hang them up to dry from now on.

@SpeakerWiggin49 10 ай бұрын

Fun video, thanks for the tips. I gotta dunk my old microfiber towels in vinegar now!

@Adeline9418 Жыл бұрын

You have the best ideas!!! I use certain color microfiber towels for the bathroom and certain colors for the kitchen. I just live in a one bedroom apartment.

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Organization is key

@Adeline9418 Жыл бұрын

@@CleanThatUp it really is. I'm a subber!!!

@emmsue1053 Ай бұрын

Some of us cannot use Bio liuid because of allergies but this was great, I had no idea heat damaged them. Thank you.

@FiguringLifeOutAt40 2 ай бұрын

Just found and subscribed to your channel. Great tips! Thank you!

@cheleshows Ай бұрын

Perfect timing. I just washed my new microfibers towels for the 1st time and wasn't happy with the results. Thank you for these tips.

@tinacarvelli6884 6 күн бұрын

I do have different colors for different purposes, and i knew about needing to wash them separately from other towels, or clothes, but i did not know that their effectivenness was damaged by dryer heat. I do throw them in the washer & dryer with my towels, but they are still separated from the towels by putting them in a tightly woven mesh large lingerie bag. That kept them from getting the lint on them. Now, I will just air dry them. I have a tension rod i placed up high inside my shower, along with a retractable clothesline that I use to air dry items I don't want to put in the dryer. Thanks for the vinegar tip.

@user-si2qo8tv1j Ай бұрын

What great information. Never heard any of this.

@JRL03 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@tbev58 22 күн бұрын

Good video. I don’t use fabric softeners or sheets any more. I love the dryer balls they help a lot in dryer items

@CleanThatUp 22 күн бұрын

I love those! Thanks for watching!

@selenaburness8260 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you ❤

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Selena!

@hanpretzel2531 11 ай бұрын

Hello! Thank you 🤗 I was wondering, do you wash all the different colors separately too?

@karenday9109 3 ай бұрын

Great tips!

@dj_314 14 күн бұрын

Here's whats wild. You are giving S tier advice. But I've been conditioned to hate your delivery cadence. Every take I'm thinking "what's so funny?" But this is exactly what the algo probably encourages. You're literally in the trenches trying to give the best advice combatting the nonsense. I see you. You're fighting the good fight.

@FredericaE1 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this

@user-ed9ut9ic6h Ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I had no idea how to clean these. I end up just giving them a hand wash (don't worry, I only use them for dusting, wiping counters, windows etc., never toilets!) My problem now is that I'll need to buy quite a few more so that I have enough to actually make up a load in my apartment building's front loaders!

@hollid175 Жыл бұрын

I hope your channel triples with subbies. You are a wealth of knowledge. Tfs😊

@eswift8318 Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't use fabric softener with any towels. The way it makes the towel "soft" is by plugging up the spaces with gunk. So the towels don't absorb water as well or at all. I wonder if the vinegar soak might pull that stuff out and refresh a towel's ability to absorb water.

@RARenfield 11 ай бұрын

I've had no loss of absorption from using liquid fabric softener. In college chemistry, we learned that fabric softener merely helps to break down and remove any remaining detergent from the fabric. Are you thinking of dryer sheets?

@ryanlaffan7064 Жыл бұрын

I use disposable cotton cloths for around the toilet. Well I use a few times but the just throw out to avoid contamination

@shimmerofadiamond Ай бұрын

So fun thanks!

@montecarloss305 8 ай бұрын

Curious about thoughts of using the vinegar in the fabric softener dispenser of the clothes washer instead of presoaking.

@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 2 ай бұрын

Great information.

@bobchevallier8456 Ай бұрын

Love this channel

@keithjohnson5190 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. I have been using a bar soap called Zote to was my towels, have you ever used it or know if it will hurt the towels? I line dry my towels.

@kkdol3761 Жыл бұрын

I soak mine in vinegar and baking soda diluted with water for about 2-3 hours and then just wash with hands. It works perfectly

@grandegracia Жыл бұрын

Vinegar and baking soda neutralize each other, so it would be a wiser idea to use just the baking soda

@girlfromoz712 Жыл бұрын

You’re essentially soaking them in salty water.

@Coco-zu9ob Жыл бұрын

Does this get them clean if they are really dirty? And I don't think they'll be sanitized.

@tamril4938 Жыл бұрын

Look up the properties in vinegar, very good for cleaning. They sell cleaning vinegar in stores.

@kkdol3761 Жыл бұрын

@@Coco-zu9ob mine comes out very much cleaner

@slimwest41 Жыл бұрын

Never knew this. Thanks.

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@margaretgreene1929 Жыл бұрын

I am very squeamish about using a towel to clean the toilet! I use paper towel or toilet paper + an old toothbrush.

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

That works too!

@lukei6255 Жыл бұрын

You are funny guy. I like your presentations. Clear and short. Thank you.

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Luke!

@lukei6255 Жыл бұрын

@@CleanThatUp I watched few of your vids already and they helped me a lot. I really like your style of presenting and the hard work you put into preparing those vids.

@meowywest2497 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@RedNicole22 Ай бұрын

I was doing it all wrong. Thanks for sharing

@coriel2597 27 күн бұрын

I use the pre- soak option. Works for the worst of dirty towels. I use the oxy you showed.

@DoctorProcto69 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@valgood555 Ай бұрын

Oopppsss i have been using heat. Ill start doing air only. Thsnks!!!

@jzbreezio 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mom!

@The1Karking 29 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

@sheriuppgard5658 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. I promise to treat my microfiber towel better in the future. They will get their own load!

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@raniah9640 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@CleanThatUp Жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@craftsy9078 4 ай бұрын

That was great! How about a tip for cleaning black porcelain sinks!.????

@mtngrammy6953 Жыл бұрын

I no longer have a washer/dryer, so go to a laundromat. I will never have enough microfiber towels to make a full load, so have always mixed my towels in with my one load of wash. I have always soaked my towels first in Oxyclean, but if vinegar will work better, I always have that on hand. So do I need to hand wash all my towels? I always wash in cold water (mainly jeans and t-shirts and undies). Very informative video! Thanks.