How do you wash microfibre cloths?

sexymouse

I've got 2 microfibre cloths, one for dusting, and one for cleaning the kitchen. The dusting one seems to be fine after washing in just bio powder in the WM as it says don't use fabric conditioner, but I still can't get the stains that OH created on the other one, and it also seems like a huge waste of money to put them in WM on their own, and handwashing in the sink didn't work! So how do you do it?

Sexymouse xx

Dustykitten

I wash mine hot sm - 60 at least sometimes 90. Try washing soda crystals in your wash

jjef

I have a supply of 6 and wash them with the towels or dish cloth normally at 60 but sometimes at 90 and they seem to come out okay.

sharon59

I put mine in the dish washer-hung over top rack and it comes up clean every time

sexymouse

Ooh I like the idea of putting them in the dishwasher sharon59 then I don't have to do a seperate wash for them. I use fabric conditioner with my towels (don't know if this is the wrong thing to do) but it specifically stated on the label not to use this with mf cloths.

With the washing soda crystals Dusty how much do you use, and where do you get them etc?

hollyh

Hi

I've got several microfibre cloths and just bung them in with the rest of the washing, i also use fabric conditioner and they've always come out fine.

Is there a reason why you shouldn't ues it?

CLARABEL

yeah I vary from dw, washing machine, and even the microwave to kill beasties!


make sure it's damp if you microwave it.

xx:j

myrnahaz

If you use fabric softener on microfibre (or other) cloths and then use the cloths to clean your windows, stainless steel etc, you'll leave streaks galore and will never get a smear free finish. The softener seems to be a bit greasy.

Rikki

sharon59 wrote: »

I put mine in the dish washer-hung over top rack and it comes up clean every time

I do that with my dishcloth too.

sexymouse

I read somewhere that using fabric conditioner also makes the fibres stick together or something like that, so they don't work as effectively.

recovering_spendaholic

I boil mine in a big pan of water on the stove for about 30 minutes. They come out fine.