Tip
of the Month- July 2004
Attention
to Detail: Care of the Synthetic Microfibers
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Always
wash and dry the towel before it's first and subsequent use!
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The
synthetic microfiber towels will trap dirt, wax and other particles
from your automobile's surfaces so keeping them clean with proper
care will help them last a very long time.
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How do
you know when it's time to wash them, when they start to streak.
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To
clean the towel simply wash it in your washing machine using
warm or hot water. If you use hot water the temperature should
not exceed 150°F.
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Always
wash your towels separately from other fabrics (cotton towels
and natural microfibers). They have a tendency to pick up
lint and other particles from other fabrics and the next time
you use your towels this lint will transfer to the surface being
cleaned, only making your job harder.
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ONLY
USE LIQUID DETERGENTS, never use dry detergents as many
times the granules do not fully dissolve and become trapped
in the towel. This can cause scratching of the surface you are
cleaning.
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NEVER
USE BLEACH OR FABRIC SOFTENERS! You simply don't need them.
Bleach will damage any fine fabric and fabric softeners deposit
a chemical coating on the fabric that you really don't want
to transfer to your car's finish or windows.
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Either
air dry the towel on a clean line or in your clothes dryer using
low heat. AVOID HIGH HEAT! High dryer temperatures wont
damage the towel but can reduce the towel's life span. Also,
don't use those toss in fabric softener towels, all they do
is deposit chemicals on the fabric that will transfer off to
whatever you are cleaning or polishing with the towel.
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If
you wash your towels on a regular basis and don't let them get
too dirty they will last much longer. As with any fine fabric
dirt particles, grease, and other contaminants can cause the
fibers to break down so regular cleaning will go a long way
in preserving your towels. We suggest washing them after
every use.
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