Sorry I took so long to see this thread! (although it was almost worth it just to see the Mr T stuff... I'm still laughing!)

For all of our microfiber, except the Monster Fluffy, we recommend machine-washing and machine drying (on low or medium heat... never high heat, for the reasons Kenchan explained!).

For the Monster Fluffy, we "officially" recommend air-drying simply because this will help it keep its optimum fluffiness.
That said, we here at DP machine dry our Monsters ALL the time (on low) and they are still in great shape. Sure, they're just a tiny tad less fluffy looking, but they perform the same.

So, it's really up to you!

The main points to remember in caring for microfiber:

• Do not use bleach, ever.
• Do not use fabric softener, ever. (including the liquid kind and the dryer sheet kind)
• Do not wash or dry with linty things, such as cotton towels. Doing so will free up alot of lint from your cotton... which will then be stuck in your microfiber.
• Only use liquid detergent! Powdered detergents usually don't dissolve fully and the particles stick in your microfiber. These particles can then scratch your paint when you go to use your microfiber. This one is especially important because it's a safety issue. (hence the safety orange... )
• Machine dry only on low or medium (if your machine's medium is not very warm, like mine!). Never use the high heat setting!
• Ideally, use a detergent that is free of dyes and perfumes. Over time, these dyes and perfumes can cause a some buildup in the microfiber, thereby reducing its effectiveness.
• If you have alot of microfiber and/or you have some microfiber that you use for nasty stuff (engine and wheel cleaning, for example) along with your pristine microfiber (for paint), it's a good idea to wash them separately from each other. We have 2 bins in our bay... one for used grimey microfiber and one for used "nice" microfiber.

-Heather

 

Just for my info... just what does fabric softner do to mess up a MF?

Next, is there a dif between the 16x16 inch Monster Fluffies and the 24x48 inch Monster Fluffies (talking about the actual fabric, not the dimensions, hehe) that DP sells.

Which size do you guys use and prefer (for your MINI, not to dry off after a shower)?

Heather is currently out of the 24x48 inch, so I was wondering if the smaller size was the same fabric?

YD

 

I use the 16x16s for my car.

If I had a 16x48 (the MAX ), I would use it for myself after a nice shower!

 

These towels are great!!!!!!! I'll be getting more.

 

Basically, it clogs up the fibers, which decreases the MF's effectiveness AND it can cause smearing/streaking on its own, especially if the surface is warm.

It can take numerous washings to remove fabric softener from microfiber. It really becomes stuck in it!

So, "Say No" to using fabric softener when washing your microfiber.

-Heather

 

First of all, we've found out from our manufacturer, that it may be a loooong time before we'll get more of the Monster MAX (24x48) towels back in stock again. It's kind of ridiculous, but we really can't do anything about it, unfortunately. Just FYI.

But to answer your question, the Monster MAX is similar to the regular Monster Fluffy in that it is an extremely soft, plush and long-piled microfiber. It also features similar density (over 200,000 threads per square inch).

However, it is not the same fabric. In fact, the regular Monster Fluffy is actually 2 pieces of super-plush microfiber cloths sewn together; thus, it is really a dual-ply cloth. The Monster MAX is single-ply, although exceptionally long-piled.

That said, other than the size issue, they can be used in the same way (general buffing, wax/polish removal, QD buffing, etc)

With the Monster MAX being so large, it's also well-suited for drying (your MINI or yourself!)

-Heather

 

Working 12-hour mandatory overtime 7-days a week, means I've been very slow on reading the forum ... Sorry I didn't check earlier

Anyhoo! Thanks for the response everyone, some good advice and some laughs too Guess I will be finding a place to hang my Monsters while they dry