Everything You Need to Know About Microfibre Towels and Car Care.

If you're looking for something to clean your automobile at home, then a microfiber towel is the tool you need to have. From shining the interiors to wiping glasses to cleaning the car's outer body, microfiber cloths are perfect for your car care. You do not need to worry about the level of effectiveness because they work just fine under dry and wet conditions. With proper care and washing, these clothes can last forever.

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What are Microfiber Towels?

Microfiber is a very fine (about 1/100th of the diameter of a human hair) synthetic fiber made from a combination of polyamide and polyester. These fibers are added in distinct ratios, thus creating a wide range of microfibers. Usually, the blend ratio of the microfiber towel is 90/10 or 75/25, which is the ratio of polyester to polyamide. You can check the blend ratio in the product description.

The density of the microfiber fabric is directly proportional to its absorption rate. It is measured in grammes per square metre (GSM). The greater the GSM, the thicker the fabric, the better the cleaning ability. These are the kinds of microfiber towels based on GSM. Remember, the higher the GSM, the higher the cost of the cloth.

1. General Use Towel: 80/20 220 GSM
For auto interiors, wheels, the inside of car doors and windows.

2. Safe Towel: 75/25 360 GSM
Safe for all surfaces, it can be used to apply and remove wax and polish.

3. Delicate Towel: 75/25 600 GSM
Softer than a Safe Towel, it can be used for applying and removing wax, buffing, and polishing.

4. Glass Towel: 80/20 GSM x 350 GSM
Perfect for cleaning your car's glass surfaces.

Why Use Microfiber Towels?

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Microfiber towels are incredibly soft and non-abrasive. You will spot a star-shaped formation on each strand of the microfiber. Because of their ability to attract dust and dirt and absorb liquid, microfiber towels work better than regular towels. When you use a cotton towel to clean your car, it leaves strands of lint. The ones that stay on the glass are annoying. However, due to microfibers' high absorbency property, this is not the case.

Know How to Wash and Maintain Microfiber Towels - Things to Keep in Mind:

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1. Buy a specific microfiber towel for each part of your car; do not use one for cleaning all parts. You would not want to contaminate the interior with bird droppings or scratch the auto paint after wiping the wheels.

2. Try not to wash all the towels together; in fact, place them separately. If this is impossible, then pre-soak towels in warm water. Do not wash microfiber clothes with cotton towels.

3. You can use liquid detergent, microfiber wash solution, or regular detergent with a half cup of vinegar. Avoid fabric softener as it loses the static charge of the towel.

4. Do not add bleach or powdered laundry detergent.

5. Hot or warm water works the best to remove dust and dirt.

6. Do not dry the towel in extreme heat; use the lowest heat setting in your dryer.

7. Do not iron the microfiber towel; it melts polyester and reduces the fabric's effectiveness.

8. Keep the towels in a covered zone as they are prone to catching dust particles quickly.