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General => Detailing => Topic started by: PeterWynne on 05 April 2015, 09:02
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Ok, so I did my first wash, Polish and wax of my new GTD. I've lost track of what towels I used for what.. Does everyone wash all cloths each time?
I'll need to wash them all this time, but was just curious what everyone else's cloth routine was?
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Yep I wash my towels and cloths after every car clean. Don't use fabric softener, and preferably non-bio washing powder/liquid but that's taking it to the extreme :whistle:
I wash anything that's been used for products with an oily residue, tyre dressing, wax applicator pads etc, separately to my drying and buffing towels/cloths, some by hand. wash mitts (lambswool), Wheel Woolies also get hand washed.
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No fabric softner? What's the thinking behind this?
Not that I do the washing or even know if Mrs P puts fabric softner in :laugh: But thats a different story.
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No fabric softner? What's the thinking behind this?
Not that I do the washing or even know if Mrs P puts fabric softner in :laugh: But thats a different story.
Well I'm not an expert on laundry (or am I, seem to spend a lot of time doing it), but all the care instructions of almost every towel and micro fibre I've bought (that's quite a few) have stated not to use fabric conditioner/softener, and to use non bio. The instructions do state the reason but I've chucked the labels away. Iirc, I think it's because conditioner/softener coats the fibres in something which affects the absorbency of the towel or cloth. :nerd:
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Cheers. I thought absorbency had to be in there somewhere.
If I'm wanting mine done that way I'll have to wait till I have an empty otherwise my claim of not being able to use a washing machine will be busted :grin:
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Cheers. I thought absorbency had to be in there somewhere.
If I'm wanting mine done that way I'll have to wait till I have an empty otherwise my claim of not being able to use a washing machine will be busted :grin:
Haha, you know we know you know how to use the machine :wink:
Separating coloured from whites, well that's much more technical and requires a woman's intuition. I have sole charge of our washing machine and don't hear HWMBO complaining :grin:
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it's all to do with looking after the microfibre, we don't recommend using anything but there are dedicated MF cleaners that you can add to the wash.
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Useful guide to washing micro fibre
http://www.performancemotorcare.com/blog/8-tips-for-cleaning-and-caring-for-microfibre-cloths-drying-towels/
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Last time I washed mine, the washing machine and the next few washing loads after smelt like car polish, missus was not best pleased
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I've just bought Gyeons towel wash and will be trying it tonight.
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Let us know how you get on.
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I've just bought Gyeons towel wash and will be trying it tonight.
I'd also be interested in some feedback on this please. I wash my towels weekly but I guess a 500ml bottle should still last a while?
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Good info! I threw mine in with a little bold - all seems good :-)