bob_prichard Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I have been using my microfiber cloth to remove greasy fingerprints from my lenses and filters and it is starting to leave swirl marks behind. I think it is time to wash it, but what is the best way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelging Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I can't tell you the best way, but I just put mine in the washing machine with my clothes and it turned out fine. I did not put it into the dryer, as I use bounce and did not want the cloth coated with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabseye Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Wash in warm water, dry on low heat or air dry. Never use fabric softeners/sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared_rose Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I studied textiles in college, I am a fashion school graduate. Take it to the dry cleaners. for many reasons. dont wash it in water or soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 "... for many reasons." Such as ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_lofquist Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 The instructions that came with one of my cloths said to wash it in a mild soap solution, rinse, and air dry. It is just fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_austin Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I've read not to wash them with other clothes, particularly cottons, because the cotton fibers will attach themselves to the microfiber material. I handwash mine in a sink with laundry detergent, rinse them thoroughly, and hang them to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akajohndoe Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Wash them in the laundry just like anything else. When they look bad or feel bad or stop working throw them away and get new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_erker Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I clean mine with liquid dishwashing soap and then rinse it many times to make sure there is no soap residue left. Then I fold it in half, then quarters, so the inside is on the inside, then I squeeze it tightly with a dry towel to absorb as much water as I can. That way there shouldn't be too much minerals from the tap water in the cloth. If I were really paranoid I would also rinse it with distilled water before the final squeezing to remove even more minerals. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen peterson Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I buy packages of pec pads and throw them away when I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvatore.mele Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Washing machine, 30C. Ordinary soap. No softener. No tumble dry. It works routinely with other microfiber sports clothing I wash and it worked for my "pentax magic cloth" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpolaski Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I hold them under forceful hot running water until my hands start to hurt, and then set them out to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markogden Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I put a few drops of Tide into a large Tupperware container, fill with water and cloths, seal tightly and shake the hell out of it for about two minutes or so. Remove top, drain out soapy water, place container under tap and let fresh water run over cloths and over top of container untill the water runs clear (no more visible suds), which is usually less that about 45 sec. Perfect results, everytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt4x4 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 <p>Unless you like leaving a white film on your glass, don't wash in any kind of soap.<br /> <br /> I run mine under lukewarm water, wring them out, then run them through again, doing this a few times. Once I am satisfied, I hang them to dry. Microfiber is pretty tough, plus the water runs right through it, so this does the job pretty well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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