How to Wash Microfiber Towels for Drying Cars (Without Ruining Them)
Want your microfiber drying towels to stay soft and absorbent? Here’s exactly how to wash them the right way—so you don’t ruin your towels or scratch your paint.
Why Washing Matters So Much
If you wash your drying towels the wrong way:
- They will lose their absorption power.
- They will get rough and stiff → can scratch paint.
- They will leave lint or streaks on the car.
The good news → it’s easy to avoid these problems → just follow this safe washing method.
The Best Drying Towel for Cars → Massive Drying Towel
I use and recommend the Massive Drying Towel → it delivers:
- Maximum water absorption.
- Soft, paint-safe fibers.
- Zero linting when properly cared for.
But → like any premium microfiber → you MUST wash it the right way to keep it performing.
How to Wash Microfiber Towels for Drying Cars
Step 1 → Wash Separately
- NEVER wash your drying towels with regular laundry or other microfiber towels used for dirty jobs (wheels, interiors, etc.).
- Always wash drying towels in their own dedicated load → this keeps them soft and free of contamination.
Step 2 → Use the Right Detergent
- Use a dedicated microfiber detergent or a free & clear liquid detergent (no dyes, no perfumes, no fabric softeners).
- Fabric softener will RUIN your towels → it coats the fibers and kills absorption.
Step 3 → Wash on Warm
- Use a warm water wash (NOT hot).
- Warm water helps break down waxes and residues without damaging fibers.
Step 4 → Extra Rinse Cycle
- Run an extra rinse cycle → this helps ensure all detergent is fully removed.
How to Dry Microfiber Drying Towels
- Air dry is best → hang towels or lay flat until dry.
- If you use a dryer → low or no heat setting ONLY.
- High heat will melt and damage microfiber → causing roughness and linting.
Pro Tips → Keep Your Drying Towels Performing Like New
- Wash after EVERY use → don’t let dirty towels sit for days.
- NEVER use fabric softener or dryer sheets.
- Store clean towels in a sealed bin or dedicated cabinet → keeps them free of dust and debris.
The Bottom Line → Treat Your Towels Right, They’ll Treat Your Paint Right
If you follow this process → your Massive Drying Towel and other premium drying towels will stay:
- Soft and safe for paint.
- Super absorbent.
- Lint-free for flawless drying.
Most people ruin their towels by washing them incorrectly → now you know exactly how to avoid that!
Get the Massive Drying Towel here →
