I wash my microfiber cloths, rags and mop pads all in one load on sanitize. I've had no issues, though I don't have the Bona pads I use Libman microfiber floor mop pads.

Tell me why you can't wash them with regular wash?

Mommy, perhaps they are used for cleaning. Also temps, detergents, & spin speed can all affect microfiber.

I have washed them by themselves (per directions on the cloths) for so long, I forgot the reason why. Lint might be an issue with the Bona mop head, although it's not a terrycloth like substance. I can probably wash the Bona with my towels-will have to research that. Thanks!

I wash the micro fiber, Bona pads and anything really dirty in a small load. Then I put some towels in and wash again as a full load. I don't like microfiber when it is new because it is catchy on your hands. Maybe the lint is why the soften out and quit catching. I like them that way though.

I wash them by themselves because of lint. I generally wash half a load of microfibers. I use them on the cars and for cleaning inside as well. Hot water and Tide powder with an extra rinse works great for me. I dry them on a very low heat setting so they are fluffy and of course lint free.

I wash them with towels., have never had a problem. Just do not use fabric softener. I hang them on a line to air-dry. They cost all of $10 for a package of 36. And they still last for years.

Okay that makes sense. I've been wanting to get a new stack. My last package of red microfiber cloths bled horribly. Couldn't even use them to clean with.

wekick:That's funny that you don't like the catchy part; that's how I judge the good ones before I buy. I thought that is what made them attract dust, etc.

Sushipup: Where do you find good microfibers for that price?

Only wash them in separate load but often with mop head. Also use Bona and Soffix. But with mop heads watch for suds.

Found these do best on very warm. I often use Persil and sometimes mamapinky's Tide Pro.

Usually buy them at Target.

I have worked for many years in the cleaning buisness and i have used microfiber more or less exclusively and do so also in my own home.

If soiled or if you have used any kind of cleaner with them do a prewash without detergent to rinse and then a sanatize wash. I know some microfiber say only to use warm and I even seen cold but I have always used sanatize wich is 200 f or 90 c as I am in Sweden. Why that hot: microfiber cling to bacteria and pic it up, if you vipe up after meat or clean toilet or someone in the family been sick.

Have been useing microfiber since early 1990's and still have both cloths and moppads from that time I know that this works.

As most of you have machines that do not go to that high heat choose the hottest setting for wash and normal in the dryer. Drying in dryer are restores the static cling of the cloths so they will atract dust if you use them dry for dusting and also take care of some lint in them. Always wash before first use.

Well, I have only just begun using microfiber cloth because I HATE the feeling of them clinging to my skin. I finally bit the bullet put on my big girl pants and bought a three pack. Yes, I did find they worked really well but had trouble getting them stain free after cleaning out a greasy oven. They are clean, not greasy but have some dark stains. What should I do in the future to clean them and avoid permanently staining them?

Also I have been using Swifter Dusters but found that the microfiber cloth seems to do as good or better job. Do you use them dry or damp for dusting?

I don't use microfiber myself..I can not stand how they feel, they stick badly to my old worn dry hands..but they are great for cleaning, I would be careful if they get hard and rough don't use them on furniture.

I agree Mama, they stick to my old hands too and seem to really dry my fingertips; but I put gloves on and no problem. My microfibers are very old but have held up well and stay soft. I clean most everything with microfibers and they make windows shine! No detergent just one wet and one dry.

That is what I was talking about above -sticking to your hands but if you wash them enough it goes away.

I haven't found anything better for cleaning than MF cloths. If they stick to your hands, use some hand lotion or argan oil.

A few of mine have the dark grease spots from cleaning the oven. I only use old ones for the oven and if they get very bad I pitch them. Nothing will get grease out of an oven or pick up that kind of baked on stuff better.

I thnk Mitch's All stain remover pods did lift the grease stains. Don't recall as I wash them every week.

Try Costco auto dept. for the bundle of yellow cloths. The price might have gone up some, since my last package has lasted years. You can buy fancy colors for $$$$ or you can get the industrial strength cloths in generic yellow for cheap.

Sam's used to have blue ones and I still have those and I have some from Costco too. Really anywhere they have auto supplies, they will generally have a big pack of them.

If you are sensitive to that stickiness, nothing really helps it except if your hands/cloths are wet but they do break in. Lotions don't work if you are doing dishes. My sister is worse than I am about it than I am so I give her some that are already broken in. Nothing beats how much mess they can pick up. We both have grandkids everyday, babies and toddlers and I can't imagine being without them. I use mine to dry dishes and under the drain rack or extra space to drain hand washed dishes.

I would think lotions on your hands will rub off on the MF.

Hubs had a 8 pk of microfiber cloths in the shed, still in the package, 4 purple and 4 yellow...I took them. LOL. I decided today I should wipe down my baseboards in the living room and dining room, I used a microfiber and I LOVED it. It did stick to my hands but not once it was wet. It also felt better than the ones used to feel a few years ago. So than I figured I'd wash the window above the kitchen sink and the glass on the back storm door, I used the yellow ones, warm water on one since I don't use chemicals on glass, and one to dry..I LOVED them. Perfect. I can see myself wanting a bunch of these in different colors for different jobs...just like our Roc...no wonder Roc loves her cleaning cloths..these are great.

Hmm, I had terrible luck using microfibers on windows. Left them so streaky and greasy when the sun shone through that I was embarrassed (OCD emergency! :) ). I rewashed the cloths on hot with no detergent thinking I may have overdosed them originally, but it didn't seem to help. Maybe I need to change what I use on the windows (Windex first, then something I made myself with, I think, vinegar and water, after searching online). If Persil Pearls on warm is the way to go, I'll do that and then give it another try. I love them for other applications.

Old cut up cotton sheets work 100% better on glass than microfiber. I have experienced the same thing on glass. Depending on how they were used previously they become magnets for holding residue regardless of how they are washed. The best practice is different colors for different jobs, all washed separately.

Yup, old cotton bed sheets are my favorite cloth for cleaning glass.

Flour sack towels are another great cloth for windows, lint free, as long as they wernt washed with terry towels that may shed they stay lint free.

For those of you who use them to dust furniture, do you use Pledge or similar product also?

Mimi, I have read and also been told to never use Pledge on antique or good wood furniture. I was wondering if damp or dry is better?

No Pledge or any polish on furniture. If it's new it has poly finish and product is useless. If it's not new and it's unpainted wood it's likely oiled; again product can help/hurt. Just wipe and keep clean.

Found them very good for windows as there is no lint.

Great for plumbing fixtures, faucets and door handles.

I like Guardsman myself and Magic Brand wood and cabinet cleaner.

I just use a soft damp cloth and a soft dry...some of my antiques get a oil rub once in awhile.

I have tried pledge ect on non antiques it smears.

Some woods require oil in order to keep it hydrated but furniture polish would not be oil.

I would not wash the microfiber cloth with any others if you use it with FP.

I need to wash my MF cloths. I have a ton and I'm never sure best way to wash them.

This is my favorite tool for mirrors, windows and glass.

https://www.kaercher.com/us/home-garden/window-cleaner.html

I have a lot of MF that I use for car detailing. A pretty common consensus in the detailing world was to hot soak them with simple green in the sink(to tackle the oils and waxes) , rinse, then in the washer with Charlie's soap, then dry at minimal temps. Works like a charm. Regardless of your thoughts of CS on clothing, it's ideal for MF cloths since it rinses very well. The additives that help with stains, scents, etc..are actually counter productive to MF's utility

Just washed a load of MF cloths with half Tb Persil on very warm. Straight load -- no fuss. Excellent result. Mine are getting quite old, however.

@sspeer9, how much Simple Green do you use? That sounds like a good idea. I have Nellie's not Charlie's but I'm sure similar. I had read that the optical brighteners etc don't help the MF cloths.

I was going to do a small bit of Persil 2in1 on mine.

I bet Nellies would work as well. I don't think it would take much simple green for a presoak..maybe a teaspoon or tablespoon. I just played it by ear. Add a little, agitate and see how it does, rinse and repeat if necessary. Also depends on how many, how dirty, and what they are dirty with. For simple household cleaning rags, I don't think it would take much, garage duty, a bit more

Out of sheer laziness I always tossed my micro fiber cleaning cloths in with regular clothing laundry. After reading you folks' comments I decided to actually break down and try washing them separately in hot water, and drying them fully on low heat. They DID come out cleaner and with less lint stuck to them. So now I will save up the couple a day I use until I have enough to justify a small load and wash them this way from now on.

Moral of story: sometimes you can teach an old dog new tricks. ;)

I only have three, so I don't wash them separately. I wash the two kitchen ones with the kitchen cloths/towels, and my bathroom one with my bath towels. Hot wash, line dry. I've never noticed a problem...