Kirkland Signature 713160 Ultra Plush Microfiber Towels 36 Pack, Yellow, H 40.6 x W 40.6 cm

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Stars : A 4.0-star rating means that the microfiber towels scored above average in at least one criterion during our testing process. If a microfiber towel had fair absorbency but did not compare to a 5.0-star rating, you will see a 4.0-star score.

Absorbency : Arguably the most important characteristic of a microfiber towel is its ability to absorb moisture. Our product testing team used each microfiber towel to dry a panel of a car after a car wash to test its absorbent properties. The Mr. Siga Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Set earns our top spot because the towels have just the right amount of scouring power without being overly abrasive, making them a great all-purpose choice. Plus, each set features four different colors so you can designate a color for each cleaning area, helping to prevent cross-contamination.

You can tell if microfiber is good quality based on its denier. By definition, microfiber towels must be lower than 1 denier. Good quality microfiber towels typically have below a 0.5 denier. What are microfiber towels good for? Yes! But, use the same method as above when buying your cloths. To be extra safe when using cloths on glass, I would look to use a high GSM, and high microfiber blend (80/20 to be safe). How often should I wash microfiber car cloths? Towel edges– there’s some debate to be had as to whether you should be using edgeless microfiber car cloths when focusing on body panels. This is because while the cloth is made from microfiber, the edge that its sewn to often isn’t, and can damage paintwork. I’ve personally never had an issue with microfiber cloths or drying towels with edges, so I tend to just focus on the actual cloth performance. Microfiber by definition is 100 times finer than a single human hair. That doesn’t mean that every microfiber towel features the same fibers or even the same blend of materials. It should be noted that not all microfiber towels are meant to be used on your car. Below, is a list of common types of microfiber towels you may encounter:

Depending on the grade of microfiber, microfiber drying towels can be used for a variety of purposes. They range from cleaning tools and polishing cloths, and can also be used as standard bath towels. Stars : A 3.0-star rating is an average score for microfiber towels when compared to different microfiber towels on the market. If we noticed slight streaking on our car’s exterior after drying, we gave undetectability an average score. Stars : A 2.0-star rating is a below-average score when compared to other microfiber towels we tested and researched. For example, if there was lint, scratch, and streak residue after cleaning our exterior, a below-average score would be expected. Absorbency : The microfiber towel was more absorbent than the vast majority of towels that our team tested. Its size made drying a car very easy.From a durability and absorption standpoint, microfiber towels often outperform cotton textiles. The downside is tiny microfibers are released into the environment every time we use and wash microfiber towels, and they have stricter laundry needs when using a washing machine. Who has the best microfiber towels for cars?

Try designating a different color for each cleaning area, such as kitchen, bathroom, automotive, glass, etc. Microfiber towels are simple by design, as they are only meant to dry things off and clean up messes. However, that doesn’t mean that all microfiber towels are created equal. Generally, you’ll want to consider the following before you buy: Undetectability : Following rigorous testing and thorough inspection, our team found that this microfiber towel isn’t entirely lint-free. However, we did notice a few streaks and swirl marks on the car’s paint – though they were nearly undetectable. These stunning tea towels from Geometry prove microfiber doesn’t have to be purely utilitarian. Each is made from post-consumer recycled bottles and comes with a unique print, from floral to geometric and everything in between.The above products were chosen based on my experience with a whole host of different cloth brands. I’ve been passionately detailing cars for a number of years now, and in that time I’ve sampled pretty much every product from most brands. The above car cloths are some that I’ve kept in my collection, based on their ability to softly absorb moisture without damaging glass/paintwork or leaving marks. We are currently rigorously testing a number of microfiber car cloths, stay tuned for our results. Microfiber car cloths FAQs Put simply, it’s a cloth made from microfibers that tend to be soft, and absorbent, which can be used in a multitude of scenarios. Here, we’re focusing on its use on cars. But that’s not to say you couldn’t use them around your house, for example. Although be warned, some cloths aren’t as soft as others and could damage your paintwork. Some microfiber towels have one soft side and one slightly more abrasive side. The latter is best for scrubbing, while the former is meant for drying or detailing delicate surfaces without scratching them. Yes and no. Don’t be mistaken into thinking all microfiber car cloths are the same. Some are much thinner, and aren’t soft enough to use on your car. However, if you’re buying a high-quality cloth, you’ll have no issue with paintwork damage. A cloth needs to have a solid 350GSM rating or higher, with a 70/30 microfiber blend to be safe for your car. Are microfiber cloths safe to use on glass?

Absorbency : This towel is unequivocally the most absorptive microfiber towel that we researched or tested. The sheer size alone makes drying a car much easier and its material makeup only further improves the absorbency of this towel. We recommend that you find an edgeless towel or one with a rolled edge. The soft edges of these towels will ensure that you don’t damage your car’s exterior. If you feel like you must have a towel with edges, we recommend those that are silk-banded, made from silk, or those that are microfiber stitched as the soft material won’t leave scratches behind. Avoid using microfiber towels on extra greasy or tar-like surfaces, such as the engine of a car, oven hood, etc. You should wash your microfiber car cloths after every use if you want to avoid paint damage. Anything you’ve wiped away from the car will sit on the towel. Therefore, the next time you use it, any dirt from the previous car detail is now being reapplied to the vehicle. Overtime, stains and the like will settle in, and it’ll be time to relegate the cloth to either wheel duties or in the bin entirely. Do not use old, dirty cloths on your car! I dropped my microfiber cloth on the ground, can I still use it?Your cleanest towels might be used for exterior paint, and then used for interior cleaning as they age. Once a detailing towel is too grimy for the interior, it might be used as a wheel towel, and finally a floor rag until it needs to be thrown away.