other cloths say you can't use fabric softener with them. can you use it with these? I'd hate to have to wash them separately
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I have accidentally used dryer sheets with the cloths a few times, and they seemed fine. I think they perform best when air dried though.
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I wouldn't advise it. You want them kind of "static-y". However, this problem is easily solved! I wash mine with a regular load, but instead of throwing them in the dryer, I just hang them to dry. Easy. (Sometimes I like to take a damp one straight out if the wash and go clean the mirrors, super easy & no cleaners nessary!) Hope that helps!
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I have some similar cloths I bought elsewhere and I got ripped off but they also said don't dry with fabric softener. So I'll remember, I wash them in my regular wash, with the usual underwear, sox, etc. But I put them in a lingerie bag so I notice them when I'm putting things in the dryer. When I see them, I immediately put them aside and hang them on a rack to dry. And I think these are like mine so they take little time to dry. Hope this might help!
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The fabric softener will eventually plug the micro fiber and they will no longer work as well. The fabric softener leaves behind a residue that does not rinse off and the pores in the microfiber will fill with this residue. If you continue to rinse them with fabric softener, or dry them with drier sheets, in time that will ruin them. They will become just like regular small hand towels. It's worth washing them separately.
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I wash them on warm water outside the tote but you can wash the tote as well then hang dry. Do not use fabric softner.
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Yes, just don't use any fabric softener. Most of the time I just wash it in the sink with soap, rinse and let dry.
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Yes, I did wash them with other things and also did this with my microfiber rags. I noticed as you did the washing instructions and now I know why my fiber cloths are all messed up. They grab any and all lint, debris etc that will be in the washwater and it clings to them so when you use them again; it could scratch surfaces. I think with the Bissell I would feel safer than regular cloths if you only use on tile/linoleum not hardwoods. What I found is you cannot get the dirt out period, so good luck. Bleaching them in the sink helps but not much.
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I have been washing warm & drying low. I always wash separately because you cannot use fabric softener.To answer your question, I'm not sure which is correct, but my way seems to work fine.
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For my cloth diapers, I wash them in a load of homemade powder detergent (1 cup borax, 1 cup washing soda, 1 bar of ivory soap - powdered together in a food processor). Then, I wash them again with a scoop of charlies soap & 1/4 cup white vinegar in the liquid fabric softener area. it works great, and I've experimented with A LOT of different detergents & combinations!
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I use bleach regularly and they are great. I don't use fabric softener in the washing machine but I do use a dryer sheet. The towels are terrific and they haven't degraded at all.
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Mine were very absorbant after just one wash. What kind of detergent did you use? You don't use fabric softener in the dryer do you? I just use All Free & Clear and they worked great immediately.
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They are great but I don't use fabric softener. The towels are not stiff out of the dryer. Very happy with this purchase
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Kristin, I don't believe these cloths can be cleaned. The oxidation that is left on the cloth is permanent. My jeweler advised me to use one jewelry cleaner for gold and one for silver. It would be better to if you kept the cloths separately too.
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Hello, they are not washable. Material is natural rattan (natural wood fiber)... would absorb water if cloth is soaked. Would need to dust off.
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I haven't been, just been using the dry cloths. I do think, though, it would be fine. Just make sure you have the right cleaning spray. A spray specific to the kind of device and these cloths would be fine.I compared these cloths to the cloths that are included in the purchase of sprays and everything was the same. Just read a few product descriptions of sprays including cloths as a package deal to make sure. Should be alright though.
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I wash mine after each use for sanitary reasons. They have held up VERY well in both the washer and dryer. I also recommend using Nellie's laundry soda and no fabric softeners. The inserts can go either on top of the diaper or in the pocket or both.
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Really, just wash by themselves (not with any other laundry) in cold water with extra rinse and NEVER use any fabric softener. You get into trouble when you use detergents with extra ingredients like fabric softeners, oxyclean, brighteners, etc. Dry without fabric softeners on low heat. If you air dry the cloth will become stuff and scratchy. And if you wash or dry with other laundry you risk lint balls ruining the cloth.
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I suppose you could; however, I choose not to. My daughter has very sensitive skin so we do not use it. Despite that, I feel like our clothes still come out soft and smell really clean. We've used these exclusively for several years now.
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I don't know why you'd want to wash & reuse the cloths. They're really small (about 3" square) - enough to do the job. If you want microfiber cloths, You can buy them anywhere.
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Yes they wash really well I just put them in the washer with my other cleaning towels I use oxyclean and detergent but no softener. I haven't had it long enough to show any wear. I bought extra pad when I purchased the machine so I always have a clean pad. Jo Ann