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@Voodoo_HG
8 ай бұрын
Great vid pan👍
@georgevavoulis4758
6 ай бұрын
Pan ,I love your videos and you are so cheerful to watch. I was wondering do you use these microfiber cloths for even housework like dusting ,cleaning etc. ,and do you colour code your cloths . Do you use certain colours for certain work like yellow clothes for windows and mirrors ,blue for lichen counteracts for example .
@susanmeredith4957
5 ай бұрын
What about using detergent pods? Without fabric softener. I learned years ago not to use fabric softeners, esp on my bath towels or breathable clothing - sales lady in a linen shop told me it clogs up fabrics.
@HOLLYHOUSE11
3 ай бұрын
God I love how ocd clean your laundry room is. You rule, Pan.
@grsldagoats
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Pan! Quick question..I am not a professional detailer but I just purchased a brand new vehicle and I always do my best to keep my vehicles in the best condition possible both inside and out. I try and wash it at least once a week. How often do you recommend I was my rags?
@rumualdoviales2328
8 күн бұрын
I keep saying give Pan a tv show this man is a genius humble and sincere and takes pride in everything he does!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it!
@bikeny
8 ай бұрын
I don't know the reason this video popped up on my home page but I am glad it did. Reasons I liked your video: 1) No music playing while you are speaking. I wish other YT hosts would knock it off with music during narration. It is distracting and useless as well. Play some during a segue or maybe if you're doing a time-lapse. 2) You speak clearly. 3) You gave the reasons for why we should do or not do something. 4) Very timely. I am now a subscriber. Thank you.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate it. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. I also have some videos on home appliance maintenance and care.
@Arkie407
3 ай бұрын
Ditto's! 💯👍👀😎
@madnote43
2 ай бұрын
Agreed, great video, information and presentation
@mercedesbenzs600bash
4 ай бұрын
Not only is he promoting a particular product but you still gave a homemade recipe of vinegar and water,much appreciated my man....
@PanTheOrganizer
4 ай бұрын
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@chrisp14
3 ай бұрын
@@PanTheOrganizer Does this video include instructions for cleaning terry cloth waxing (automotive) towels?
@MrJames-2021
2 ай бұрын
4 years later, and you're still spitting the same truth and using the same washer and dryer! I remember seeing your original video in that tiny wash room when I first started detailing my own cars. Thank for you the years of knowledge!
@PanTheOrganizer
2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@jarmago7750
Ай бұрын
We can really tell that Pan's knowledge about detailing is top-notch even years have passed.
@gregory3227
8 ай бұрын
Here’s some extra game changing tips from me as well. Kirkland free and clear detergent has been outperforming any other big box brand for me. Also, do an extra rinse cycle in your wash. You’ll be surprised as to how much detergent was left behind with a single rinse. That extra rinse alone brought back a more softer and absorbing towel. If your towels are super dirty for a pre treatment a bit of dawn dish soap hand washing does the trick for me quick and easy. Just rinse it thoroughly before throwing it in the washer because it still needs a traditional wash. Edit: I know Pan said use an extra rinse setting but that’s not what I meant. In my case, I let the wash and rinse cycle complete and then I will turn the machine back on in the rinse setting.
@DerPic
8 ай бұрын
Good tips. Also found dawn or an APC as a presoak, hand agitation, rinsing and then washing cleans the towels better with very dirty towels. People will argue it’s just staining but I disagree. Its grime the detergent alone couldn’t remove. Also, white vinegar has cleaning power and also flushes out detergent residue during the rinse cycle.
@calluellen1420
8 ай бұрын
I also use the Kirkland free and clear with the extra rinse, wow, small world!
@gregory3227
8 ай бұрын
@@DerPic 100% agree. Those “stains” can almost always be lightened up significantly if not removed with proper treatment due to the nature of the material. My wife uses white vinegar on some laundry loads as well. I’ll give it a shot next time with the towels!
@gregory3227
8 ай бұрын
@@calluellen1420 nice!
@okexotics
8 ай бұрын
I heard free 😂
@jiml9855
8 ай бұрын
Pan, Thanks for revisiting this topic. For those of us that have seen your other videos on this topic, this length of video hit the sweet spot for those of us that have limited time to watch. Thanks again and I always enjoy your content!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback! Yeah over the years, my channel adds hundreds of thousands of new subscribers yearly, so many have never seen the older tutorials, and things also change every now and then, either techniques or products used. Here's a good example, as Rags to Riches detergent wasn't yet available when I did my previous tutorial on cleaning towels. :)
@mercedesbenzs600bash
4 ай бұрын
"KEEP IT TIGHT AND KEEP IT CLEAN",great words to live by....
@PanTheOrganizer
4 ай бұрын
💪🏻👍🏻
@TripleGAutoDetailing
8 ай бұрын
Great tutorial Pan. I never stop learning from you. I tend to buy more microfiber towels so i am always putting brand new towels on the paint. The used ones get downgraded to wheels, interiors, engine bays, etc. Ultimately become shop towels for oil or other nasty needs before making it into dumpster. Blessings from USA 🇺🇸
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks TripleG !!
@LargeCarTruckSpa
8 ай бұрын
I gotta agree 100%
@madcannagrow2833
8 ай бұрын
I believe pan mentioned not to use new microfiber towels before an initial wash. I noticed the difference in no small lint particles.
@j85tin
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning they should feel grabby. I was worried that it would scratch, but it eased my mind to know that’s how they’re supposed to feel.
@PanTheOrganizer
7 ай бұрын
👍🏻 Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@ltakallen
8 ай бұрын
I recently purchased the “rags to riches”. As usual, your timely video is so valuable. Thanks again Pan 😊👍🏾
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@michaeltihon3485
8 ай бұрын
I still use your method from years ago : liquid neutral soap, white vinegar in the "softener" compartiment, 30°C then in the dryer with delicate settings and all my microrags are still like new 👌
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Yup that still is a classic method that holds true to this day! :) Glad to hear it's working for you. Proper care of microfiber towels is super important.
@gabriellarodriguez569
5 ай бұрын
What’s a liquid neutral soap that you use?
@michaeltihon3485
5 ай бұрын
@@gabriellarodriguez569 Any liquid soap which does not contain a lot of perfume or aggressive additives to whiten the laundry or softeners. It depends a lot on your country, here in Belgium I use the normal version of Omo. But I guess any "normal" or basic version of your favorite brand should do the trick.
@theunkownmr.562
8 ай бұрын
I like soaking my towels in some DIY detail rinseless. Works great. I also do a bit of pre scrubbing by agitating the towels onto the grit gaurd. 😊
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@deebee3466
8 ай бұрын
Using a fragrance free detergent, I add half a cup of white vinegar.... works for me.
@1stfrompuertorico568
8 ай бұрын
That's right, and they keep very absorbent
@terrancepinkney777
4 ай бұрын
You my designated car detailing expert now. Thank you for all the information you give us!
@PanTheOrganizer
4 ай бұрын
Glad to help! How did you discover my channel by the way Terrance? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 995,000 subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@MyGuyKirby
8 ай бұрын
Nice to update this basic knowledge, so many new consumers of Microfiber towels
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yeah my channel adds over 100,000-200,000 new subscribers each year who might not have seen previous tutorials and are searching for how to properly care for their towels.
@MishtahPoog
5 ай бұрын
I've heard it recommended now to place all microfiber products in special filter bags (ex. Eco Wash, Guppyfriend) before placing them in a washing machine. The special bags catch the small amount of micro-plastics that shed off the towels so that the plastics don't pollute the water system. Other than that, this is a great basics video on microfiber maintenance!
@oli7711
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely perfectly explained, as always. 😇This is exactly how you should treat your towels, not otherwise 😇
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@YamiNoKami310
3 ай бұрын
6:16 This was the video I was referring to and the time stitch as well but you mentioned “the lowest possible heat setting or no heat.” I misconstrued this with not using low heat at all. As always thanks for the responses! Stay awesome.
@PanTheOrganizer
3 ай бұрын
If your dryer doesn't have the special "air dry" function, that's why I mention to use the lowest heat setting instead. As not all dryers (especially older models) have that "air dry" function. If your dryer has it, use it.
@yarinsheiman7789
8 ай бұрын
Even after the previous two videos still I enjoyed this one! I used to add white vinegar as a fabric softener like I do with my clothes but with Nanolex microfiber detergent I don’t need to, just 40C and hang dry…Best tip is to throw it in the dryer for a good fluff up and to remove any particles or dust 😃
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@BabyFaceNelson23
12 күн бұрын
Excellent video very helpful
@PanTheOrganizer
12 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 145 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@Samdigiovanni
11 сағат бұрын
I use oxiclean for the pre soaking before washing the next day
@kenkobra
8 ай бұрын
I feel like I am a microfiber towels expert now that I have watched all three of these videos. Keep up the great work.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@UncompressedWAVmusic
4 ай бұрын
Great video. Apparently I've been washing in hot and drying in hot for 10 years and the microfiber towels still work well.
@PanTheOrganizer
4 ай бұрын
You might think they work well, when in reality they are most likely good for trash. Washing in warm water doesn’t matter. It’s drying in hot cycles that kills the fibers. Any producer of microfiber towels will tell you that. Including the guys at The Rag Company, well respected in the industry. But do as you please. 👍🏻
@UncompressedWAVmusic
4 ай бұрын
@@PanTheOrganizer I was cleaning severe areas and decided to Nuke the towels with hot water and dryer instead of new towels each use. I put in 1/2 cup of 5% vinegar and 1/2 cup of borax and also some Tide Free and Clear. The towels go from smelling terrible and looking gross to looking and smelling clean.
@UncompressedWAVmusic
4 ай бұрын
@@PanTheOrganizer I'm sure you are right on your temperatures, however I had to deal with dangerous substances and it was either NUKE the towels in hot water and drier or buy new towels every use which is too expensive.
@johnrohrs9482
5 ай бұрын
Pan, great video as always! I’ve been following these instructions since you put out your first videos, with the addition the Rags To Riches detergent in the last couple of years. I have 3 problems that persist though. The first issue is with window cleaning cloths. I’ve used both the Rag Company’s waffle weave towels and premium glass cleaning towels. After 2-3 proper wash/dry cycles they start to leave tiny microfibers behind on the glass. I read this could be due to the microfibers already breaking down. I guess that makes since, but I figured they would last longer than just a few washes. Another issue is towels I’ve used for applying and buffing off my spray sealants leave actual lint behind on my car’s paint. I’ve used both Chemica Guys Professional Grade towel and the Meguiar’s Supreme shine towel. Always pre-washed them and then washed them separately from other MF towels. Even ran an extra dryer cycle on them to gather more lint before using them. The third issue is towels used for more general tasks seem to trap small pieces of dirt that won’t wash out. Often have to pick them out with tweezers. Any suggestions for these problems would be great!
@Luxe_express
24 күн бұрын
@johnrohrs9482 Buy the Klin Glass towels. Expensive but its the best in existence. Their drying towels are head and shoulders above the rest as well.
@ultimatecarebe
8 ай бұрын
Great infos ! Belgian people here. Enjoy the detailing journey since 15y
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hello from Canada! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@fredstrat
8 ай бұрын
Tutoriel très intéressant et instructif Pan... Je vais suivre tes conseils pour les futurs lavages de mes microfifres préférés ! 😊👍
@neilwalker5041
8 ай бұрын
Pan thank you for going over this important side of detailing. I do need to order the smaller rags to riches just for the measuring aspect of the bottle. TRC is adding to not heat over 104 degrees Fahrenheit on the packaging they ship microfibers in. On a side note drying clothes on line dry or air setting takes longer but the clothes come out softer than using heat without a drying sheet. Thank you for another video and I hope your house is warm this weekend.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Neil!
@404notfound.....
8 ай бұрын
As always some excellent advice!! 🇨🇦
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
@travisobryan8460
5 ай бұрын
Who thinks Pan has ceramic-coated his washer and drying machine? 😂 I wish I had the motivation to clean like you....
@PanTheOrganizer
5 ай бұрын
😂😂
@Eric-fz7on
8 ай бұрын
That’s the nicest laundry room I’ve ever seen 😊, thanks for the tips Pan.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@NipkowDisk
8 ай бұрын
I've used P&S Rags to Riches for a while now, and IMO it is unexcelled for washing microfiber towels.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
I agree. It's the best microfiber detergent I have used so far. I'm sure other brands will come out with their own versions eventually.
@TheSkeptic_1
8 ай бұрын
Pan, what's your recommendation for DIYers who don't amass as many dirty towels and probably don't have as many as someone with a detailing business to begin with? For example: I have 4-6 dedicated glass towels and I only use 1-3 at most per-wash/dry. Since it is not economical, I have always washed these right alongside my other microfiber towels (primarily used only for drying, occasionally they might have a some Bead Maker for a quick drying aid/topper) with the only separation being the dirtiest/most grimy towels from wheels or other areas where dirt or harsher chemicals were picked up.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
I would keep the towels used for compounds/polishes seperate from all the others for sure as they contain abrasives, and the super disgusting greasy ones (engine bays,etc) separate. For the rest, it's not the end of the world if you wash the microfiber towels together.
@jimmynickels6248
4 ай бұрын
Literally was watching this and remembered the microfiber towels I washed last night. Went and found them all dried and ready for the trash can (wife dried them in high 😂).
@PanTheOrganizer
4 ай бұрын
Oh nooo!!! Hopefully she now knows how to clean microfiber towels in the future.
@zenon3021
3 ай бұрын
divorce
@TheLifeandBoxingShow
8 ай бұрын
Thanks to you I’m getting really good at interior detailing thank you brother much appreciated!! Keep up the good work, now I know how to wash my rags.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@KonstaNykanen
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic information packed video about maintenance of microfiber towels! Lovely work Pan, as always❤. Sorry for the recent absence I've been super busy in the last few weeks!
@koreywilliams4570
8 ай бұрын
I need to upgrade my micro fibers and get a proper storage container for them. I've been using the pack from Walmart with the dual side. They aren't bad but not the best either. I've heard good things from the rag companys stuff.
@ryanespinoza7297
7 ай бұрын
Here I’ve been taking my microfiber towels straight from the plastic packaging. That explains them turning green when I wipe dirt from the car
@dgurevich1
8 ай бұрын
I would like to see a video explaining how to assess used towel condition and what they are still good/no longer good for as a professional. I have a large collection of them I use, and probably need to sort them. How would I go about that process? Basically what I am asking is how many grades should there be, and at what point is the towel destined for the trash bin? The plainly obvious ones I can deal with, but it is the cutoff point I am looking for.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
It wouldn't be an easy thing to explain, but in general, microfiber experts say there should be some "grabby" of "clingy" effect to towels when you run your fingers over them. Also some level of static cling. As the goal of microfibers if picking up dirt with those little finger style fibers. If they feel too soft, and not grabby anymore, or don't absorb liquids as they once did, most likely you have a towel that should be thrown away, or used for less important tasks. You can try rejuvenating old towels first, to see if it's just something coating the fibers, making them less absorbant, or if they are past their lifespan.
@dgurevich1
8 ай бұрын
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks for that. I do notice my older towels don't absorb water as well. Guess that + grab test will do.
@Ccortanaa
Ай бұрын
The Tide liquid you show is what i use, and even though it's free of all the things you said to avoid, my microfiber towels are "sticky" after washing them. I keep my glass waffle weave microfiber towels seperate from the ones i use on just the paint/chassis of the car to prevent lint getting on my glass towels (doesn't really work), but yeah my microfiber towels for the chassis are coming out sticking to each other, the waffle weave microfiber towels i use don't seem to be sticky though (My chassis microfiber towels are GSM 350 for the most part). I use the same washer dryer that i use for my clothes, i can't afford to get a separate washer dryer for my microfiber products. I don't use fabric softeners when i wash the microfiber towels, and i wash/dry them on low heat, never high heat. So what is causing my towels to be sticky after drying them? Air drying takes a ridiculously long time, i can't go that route so i don't know if that's the issue, but that wreaks havoc on your electric bill because of how long the dryer has to run to get the even remotely dry, so i put it on the lowest level of heat possible when drying. I have not used the rags to riches product, i don't know if i even have to considering i'm using the liquid detergent you have shown in the video? That's what im using, as i previously mentioned.
@PanTheOrganizer
Ай бұрын
Rags to Riches is the best to clean microfiber towels for sure.
@Ccortanaa
Ай бұрын
@@PanTheOrganizer The problem with using Rags to Riches is this. I feel like if you want to keep Waffle Weave Microfiber towels clean of lint, it doesn't matter what wash detergent you use because if you are using the same washer/dryer for your regular clothes, and then you use it for your Microfiber towels, the lint from your regular clothes/towels etc, they are leaving lint behind in the dryer. Cross contamination is a real thing and only the die hard detailers like yourself, who probably have seperate wash/dryers for your regular clothes, and your detailing cloths, have the luxury of avoiding the cross contamination.
@kimpitre6760
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information,!!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@interceptor7905
8 ай бұрын
Pan thee organiza is keen to get 1 million subs!Come on people press that bell ikon!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Let's gooo!!! :) Thanks for your support man!
@Dstromb232
8 ай бұрын
I take my towel and soak them in Dawn dish soap for about 1 hr and then after washing again with clean water and soaking in warm clean water then squeezing out access water and air dry. The Dawn soap gets rid of all dirt and any kind of protection on the towels.
@JesusMartinez-mi5oh
8 ай бұрын
Hello, I am curious, have long have you been doing this with your towels? Have you noticed a decrease in performance or premature wear? I like to try different methods, so that’s why I ask, Thank you!
@antoniolandi2674
8 ай бұрын
No way Pan, i was just searching this yesterday, to see what detergent i needed to use. What an amazing coincidence. Thanks for the great video.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
It's like I read your mind Antonio!! Haha. I hope you had a good weekend!
@antoniolandi2674
8 ай бұрын
@@PanTheOrganizer Exactly haha, keep up the good work 💪🏻
@amanda1500
4 ай бұрын
It's not coincidence, it's algorithms and tech using your search history 😊.
@antoniolandi2674
4 ай бұрын
No it's not, because Pan wasn't "threatened" by the algorithm, he just uploaded the video the day after I wondered which detergent to use. It should be noted that I have been a subscriber to the channel for a long time, and it is not that I found this video by chance by doing an online search. .
@amanda1500
4 ай бұрын
@@antoniolandi2674 ? I don't understand...threatened by the algorithm? Everything you search, purchase with CC, attach to internet is recorded and saved which works with algorithm.
@harrysonjean-michel8502
Ай бұрын
Hey new subscriber. Love the videos. So much great information. I just got a new car and trying to take the best care of the pant I can. I purchased microfiber towels and accidentally washed them with powdered soap before watching this video. Do I have to buy new ones now or can I just wash them again with the correct detergent?
@richardboggs260
8 ай бұрын
Thank you Pan I made my wife watch this video so she could wash the microfiber towels correctly!!!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard!
@carolstella6776
12 күн бұрын
I always wash my rags by hand and let them air dry. I avoid as many chemicals as possible in my washer and dryer.
@flowinthrou
8 ай бұрын
I have some of those extra fluffy towels, I don't known how the weave method is called, I think is like the orange towel you have there and when they first came new I was amazed how soft they arey, but after the first wash they lost their extra softness. I always wash in cold to warm, with no softener/dies/scent detergent, with a little vinegar.
@garfieldbennett4140
8 ай бұрын
Grateful for your channel Pan!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks Garfield. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@79blustone
8 ай бұрын
How well timed. I've just bought a gallon last week. I usually apply a spot of dishsoap on a particular dirty area on each cloth and leave it in a tub of water with an oz of rags to riches for a number of hours. I think I'll try 24 hours with a bit more rags to riches. I try to keep costs down using less chemical in the soaking process beforehand as finding the balance of cost and the amount of product is where I'm at.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@DizConnected
Ай бұрын
I bought a bottle of the Tide Free and Gentle and the 1st load worked great, but they were all new towels. I don't have to worry about hot water, they replaced my hot water heater a couple of years ago and you can hold your hand under the hottest water out of the tap, so really low setting. What I got from this video is to use the extra rinse setting on the washer to get more of the detergent out of them. I love your videos, JoshV was my favorite detailer until I found your videos, now he is 2nd just don't tell him okay?
@PanTheOrganizer
Ай бұрын
Hehe thanks man! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 145 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. Josh is also a great guy! We did a collab together in this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/wIutsZNmj3Z8Y6Qsi=qcTYDWeTSK6pc6eF
@jcruhrskov194
7 ай бұрын
I have a few Qs: I use a liquid detergent from Germany called Auro. They actually produce plantbased and organic paint, but also have a few detergents available. The one I'm using is called "Basis Waschmittel". No softners, dyes, added smells or anything. Just pure nature. Will that create any conflicts, you think? Also ... I prefer doing a pre-wash of my microfiber cloths before the actual wash instead of leaving them soaking for 12+ hours in a bucket of water. That'll do, I believe? Just realized that we really need to have an enormous amount of microfiber cloths in order to have enough to run a washer cycle 😯
@PanTheOrganizer
7 ай бұрын
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. I don't know the product you are referring to unfortunately, so I can't comment. Pre-wash or pre-soaking is fine, which ever you prefer.
@charlesmitchell9647
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Pan Since I seen your first video on this I have been doing my towels that way.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Great! :)
@chrisf8645
8 ай бұрын
Another great video Pan! Thank you for the refresher.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@th1_s138
2 ай бұрын
i guess its also okay to line dry if you machine does not have ‘ cold ambient drying setting ?
@ghostridermtb4562
8 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@kosta16auto
8 ай бұрын
You can soak your towels adding a degreaser concentrate from any brand instead of that special detergent. And I agree about the vinegar.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Yes any APC can serve as a presoak.
@j.p.marion5377
5 ай бұрын
You're da man Pan! Thank you!
@CarDetailingCatholic
8 ай бұрын
Really great video and reminder how to care for your microfiber towels.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kimnewling5728
8 ай бұрын
Very important video. Some of the microfiber towels are expensive! Take care of the tools we use. I should really buy the gallon jug. Question: When should we wash our towels? Sometimes, it gets away from me, and it can be a week before i get to it. That might mean im slightly lazy, too. Lol. How about the washer? Should i put the washer thru a wash cycle empty to get every possible detail product out of the washer? Dont wanna put sealants on my clothes or bedding. Lol. Thanks, Pan. Cool video.
@polie67
8 ай бұрын
I have always used purple power and it works on getting the grease out.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@chumps7974
4 ай бұрын
I just washed mine today and didn't use any detergent. I'm going to use these tips
@PanTheOrganizer
4 ай бұрын
👍🏻
@koreywilliams4570
8 ай бұрын
I'm glad I watched a video before I washed mine for the first time. I didn't know you can't use fabric softener. I would have tossed it right in. Apparently it makes the cloth stiff.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
You'll always learn new things by watching my videos for sure! Hope you had a great weekend!
@davidminor1254
8 ай бұрын
I do have some older used towels I would like to restore if I can. So fater I soak them and the water is dirty, should I wring out the towels to get rid of any standing dirty water in the towels before putting them through a normal wash?
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Yes, wring them out, and then put them for a wash in your washing machine, using a quality microfiber detergent. Warm water (not hot), extra rinse. Of course there are limits to restoring old towels depending on how old or damaged they are. If there were heated often at high heat in the dryer, you can't restore that, the fibers will likely have melted or curled up.
@mench-vone9593
Ай бұрын
Very helpful video Pan. Tried the soak method with white vinegar and then washed the microfiber towels with all free& clear but after the wash the towels still had a bit of smell of the white vinegar. Is it still safe to use the towels on the car? Or what do you recommend?
@PanTheOrganizer
Ай бұрын
Yes it’s still safe.
@joeshmo7298
7 ай бұрын
What if i dont have enough to justify seperate loads. lets say I have 6 drying towels, 6 window towels, and 6 wash mitts. is it safe to just wash them all together?
@PanTheOrganizer
7 ай бұрын
Ideally you'd wash your glass towels separately all the time, so they don't accumulate lint from the other towels. The rest you can wash together.
@joeshmo7298
7 ай бұрын
thanks @@PanTheOrganizer you really are the champ!
@Bionicbabyy
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this useful information.
@PanTheOrganizer
5 ай бұрын
You bet! Thanks for watching!
@KlockoFett
8 ай бұрын
Nice to have an updated tutorial. I've been using the Tide Free & Clear since watching the last one, but I've been wondering if Rags to Riches was really any better. Before the Tide, I didn't know any better and was using the Chemical Guys stuff. It was OK, I guess. Nothing special though. Always seemed to need more product than the directions stated. Once I finish this bottle of Tide, I'm going to try the Rags to Riches. Side note, I just watched the best of 2023 video. Glad to see the Invisible Glass stripper and Ceramic Glass coating mentioned. When I first asked you about them ages ago, you hadn't heard about either one yet. In my mind, I'm taking credit for that one. 😂
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🙌🏻
@rickinwast
8 ай бұрын
I’ve always used Tide as Pan noted.
@ricks17
5 ай бұрын
Really been enjoying watching your videos. I'm curious, only just started and bought colour coded towels, but not many of each. Now my question is, can I soak them all together for 24/48 hours and then wash them all together? As otherwise I'm looking at 3 hour cycles per colour, 15 hours of washing machine just for one car. Do you have any suggestions?
@crunkycrunker
6 ай бұрын
Pan is the man
@PanTheOrganizer
6 ай бұрын
💪🏻👍🏻
@scotteebee
8 ай бұрын
Do you have any suggestions for the person who washes one car every two weeks? In other words, one wash doesn’t dirty enough towels to run the washer and dryer. In the past, I’ve just put the dirty towels in a bucket and wash them every 6 weeks (3 car washes). Should they be stored in water or a P&S solution until they’re put into the washing machine? Or, stored dirty and dried naturally? Any thoughts?
@MatthewMarquit
8 ай бұрын
While I'm not Pan, I personally just wash them each time. Storing them in water for weeks, even with cleaning solutions can allow for mold/mildew/algae to start growing. Storing dry but dirty allows the harsh chemicals to eat away or harden the towels. You can also manually wash them by doing the bucket soak method Pan suggests at the end and then manually agitate them. Pour everything out, put clean water in the bucket and do it again to rinse them and finally take them out and air dry. To me that's too much work, though. I just balance the towels the best I can on each side of the washing machine and set it to the "speed wash" setting with an extra rinse. Hopefully that helps.
@DerPic
8 ай бұрын
In the same boat. I have a dirty towel bucket I throw them in as long as they aren’t wet. The ones that are very dirty I will presoak the night before I know I am doing wash. Don’t want to soak towels for days or weeks on end. Any towels used for protection get soaked right away, agitated/hand washed and rinsed out to prevent the towels from becoming hydrophobic.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
I don't take chances and wash my towels after each use.
@par0l
8 ай бұрын
I did not know to wash before using new rags. Always wondered why they leave so much lint on everything. Thanks Pan!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! You'll always learn new things by watching my videos. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZitem as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@par0l
8 ай бұрын
@@PanTheOrganizer Found you on the wheel detailing video about 6 months ago! Been watching ever since. Love the time and effort you put into these videos. Greetings from Finland (-23°C out at the moment) haha
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers from Montreal, Canada with -8°C at the moment, we had a 15-30cm snow storm last week! I hate winter haha.
@par0l
8 ай бұрын
@@PanTheOrganizer Sounds familiar 😁 We are also having alot of snow. Hate it aswell. Can't wash my car as I don't have a garage 🥲
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Oh that's too bad. I understand your pain! Thankfully, I have a heated and cooled garage, built for year round detailing. Did you see my garage tour video? Here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2K5sroh4eqyWi34si=lYXAT645SQyl-ztF
@rostyslavklyba1746
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great video! The author and his channel are really good!
@PanTheOrganizer
7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@viperrcr
8 ай бұрын
Just picked up the Rags to Riches, so many great reviews out there. I was previously using Poorboy's World Typhoon microfiber detergent which did work great. I wanted to try something a little more cost effective yet still had great reviews.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
I think you'll enjoy this. Thanks for watching!
@brennenwiest2169
8 ай бұрын
Hey pan I love your videos and have been watching them for a little over a year now. I am a detailer who is just now starting to get into paint corrections and ceramic coatings. I have been doing a lot of research and have used koch chemie’s products and love almost every single one. I have the compounds and polishes from their brand but I am looking for reviews on their ceramic coating, but can’t seem to find any reviews online, will you be doing a review on koch chemies compounds, polishes, and ceramic coatings anytime soon?
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
If I get enough viewer requests for such videos, I will look into it. Thanks about the kind words for my videos!
@davidmorgan2964
4 ай бұрын
How do you set up your soap dispenser on the washing machine - I’ll have to read our manual - for 30ml or 60ml (can you use pods that meet the same specifications ?
@jimprovax6846
8 ай бұрын
Hello Pan. Thanks for the great tutorial. I’ve been using free and clear with vinegar on the normal cycle for a while. You know I like P&S products. I think both work well. Enjoy your weekend my friend.
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim!
@MasterOfShine
8 ай бұрын
Great job Pan!! Great video!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Levi! 👍🏻 Happy new year brother!
@mediocreman2
20 күн бұрын
Just a quick correction about temperature. The HOT setting on the washing machine is not going to be the same temperature as the water heater. The washing machine regulates that down with a mix of cold water as needed. It will probably not be above 130 F.
@zenon3021
3 ай бұрын
how good of a job does the overnight vinegar soak do compared to "rags to riches / micro-restore" - am curious because in Canada vinegar is $3/gallon while micro-restore is ~$50/gallon. if the vinegar does the same job it could potentially save me a LOT of money... is the Rags to Riches worth the money over vinegar?
@tenzin044
6 ай бұрын
Hi. Two questions. 1. Does any matter where to put liquid? Straight to the drum or dedicated section in the washing machine draw? 2. For how long this washing should be? Greetings from UK. Tom
@PanTheOrganizer
6 ай бұрын
You put the detergent in the same detergent dispenser as you would for your regular clothes. Not in the drum. For the length of the cycle, it depends how dirty the towels are. But I normally just select the “normal” cycle which lasts approximately 1 hour on my machine.
@Chretienesthetiqueauto
5 ай бұрын
Pour des linges micro fibres très sales avec de la graisses et du sable/terre, est-il préférable de les tremper quelques fois avant de les mettre à la laveuse? Y a-t-il une procédure différente et plus rapide?
@dogwink
3 ай бұрын
What is a small load vs a large load in the context of this video or in the context of this detergent? I've seen the subjective measure of laundry vary quite a bit.
@PanTheOrganizer
3 ай бұрын
If you have less than ten towels, it's a small load. If you have 30+ towels, it's a big load. It's not scientific by any means, just use common sense. If it seems like a lot of towels, it's usually a sign it's a big load.
@Apac1226
3 ай бұрын
Does all the microfiber maintenance methods apply to drying towels as well?
@PanTheOrganizer
3 ай бұрын
Yes and microfiber wash mitts too
@MrGardoPR
8 ай бұрын
Any free and clear detergent will do. I use All Free and Clear and it works great and its a lot cheaper than Rags to Riches.
@Azantys
3 ай бұрын
Do you put the detergent you are showing in the washing machine drawer or directly inside the machine ?
@PanTheOrganizer
3 ай бұрын
In the detergent drawer.
@davidguberman4780
7 ай бұрын
Great video Pan - I also have the same LG Dryer, but when I used the Air Dry setting, the towels still feel damp at the end of the cycle.
@PanTheOrganizer
7 ай бұрын
Yes because you need to select longer drying times. I typically set 90 minutes, and then if they're still damp, run a new cycle.
@Widebody20
6 ай бұрын
Pan is the best.
@PanTheOrganizer
6 ай бұрын
🙌🏻👍🏻
@deividasburba3278
8 ай бұрын
Hi Pan and all who reads this! I have a question about foam cannon soap. I watched your videos and learned how to wash car correctly, but the question is, can you use soap mixture next time, i wash my car with foam cannon, and time to time i have to spill it out, and is it good to use the same soap mixture the next wash?? Thanks
@stevef2114
8 ай бұрын
thanks Pan... have used many mf detergents , but P&S is the only one that really works both for cleaning and restoring. The only issue us weekend warriors have, for me anyway, is separation of towels. you need to purchase quite a lot of towels in order to follow this process, otherwise you would be loading a few towels at a time in a washing machine to keep everything separate. I have to basically do 3 cars before I have enough to do my washing. Any towel used with any protectant always remains separate, as any cleaning towel is another batch, and any drying another. Real dirty ones (dont tend to get many as if you are using right products and process this limits heavy dirt) these get pre-soaked and they are done and a later time when i have enough to put them in a wash.
@stealth0x
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great tips, @pantheorganizer. I don’t wish to wash microfibre cloth used for car wash in the same machine I used for my regular laundry. Is it possible to hand wash the microfibre cloth?
@PanTheOrganizer
6 ай бұрын
I have never attempted to hand wash my towels. I'm not sure that would be very effective to remove detailing chemicals.
@travelwithme7133
29 күн бұрын
Hi which part of the drawer do I add it in? The softener section?
@PanTheOrganizer
29 күн бұрын
The microfiber detergent? You add it in the main detergent section.
@Shamerrificshinepro
8 ай бұрын
Great video! We have the same type of washer, but ours has the drying feature, so it's the washer dryer combo. For a medium load, we put 32oz of degreaser with just wash and extra 2x rinse. Then wash, 2x rinse and dry the next cycle with just water. Amazing results. There are no window issues at all. With the Shine Pro 2 in 1, we just wash, no dry. Thanks again!!
@PanTheOrganizer
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@rayekasai
6 ай бұрын
Pan, first I wanted to thank you as I’ve taken a lot of your advice and put it into practice with great results. In regards to this video, I have a very small amount of microfiber products used to clean my car - 2 wash mitts, 4 drying towels, and 4 towels used for coating. Separating them into 3 loads seems like a lot of water used. Would you still recommend doing so even in this scenario? I’ve been soaking and hand washing them but the later has proven very time-consuming.
@PanTheOrganizer
6 ай бұрын
First, never reuse towels used to apply true ceramic coatings (glass bottles). Throw those away including the applicators used to apply them. For everything else you can wash those together. The only towels I wash in separate loads are those used for buffing off compounds/polishes (as they contain abrasives) and super greasy/dirty ones for engine bay detailing.
@rayekasai
6 ай бұрын
@@PanTheOrganizerThank you for your response!
@jakubhladil5340
Ай бұрын
How many minutes do you wash them in machine for? I have 20minute wash on my machine for water saving. Is that enough or do I have to use 1 hour wash?
@PanTheOrganizer
Ай бұрын
I go for the normal setting which is about 1 hour.
@shrubs2k2
7 ай бұрын
As always - Great video. Quick question though... a pop-up said not to use dryer balls. I use wool ones and my towels seem ok. Should I stop using them?
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