{"title":"Microfibre detergent","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eMicrofibre detergent washes wax and polish out of the cloth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is microfibre detergent? A liquid specialist detergent for microfibre cloths, built to tackle residue from wax, polish, detailer and coating. If a cloth has only seen water and glass cleaner, an additive-free liquid detergent is often enough. The detergent never replaces washing cloths sorted by use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrofibre detergent\u003c\/strong\u003e is a liquid specialist detergent for washing microfibre cloths and, depending on the manufacturer, polishing pads too. Manufacturers design it to deal with what gets stuck in the pile: oils, waxes and residue from polish, detailer and coating. A cloth picks up dirt through the fine gaps between the split fibres. Once those gaps are clogged, it absorbs less and puts the residue back onto the paint or glass with the next wipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear specs instead of guesswork.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturers spell out temperature, spin speed and how to handle the dryer for their products, SONAX for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-microfibre-wash-mikrofaserwaschmittel\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash\u003c\/a\u003e just like INNOVACAR. Put those specs next to the cloth's label and you know which programme fits before you start. The values side by side are further down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA soak for the tough cases.\u003c\/strong\u003e For heavy soiling, SONAX recommends soaking the cloths beforehand in a bucket of warm water with 50 ml of detergent. That gives polish and wax residue time to loosen before the drum gets them moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne litre for 50 washes, according to the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's how SONAX rates its high concentrate. The amount per load is in the manufacturer's mixing table, not on the measuring cap of your household detergent. Too much detergent stays in the cloth as residue and comes back as a film on paint and glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the detergent and the cloth label give different temperatures, go with the lower one. A cloth rated up to 60 °C that you wash with a product specifying 30 °C gets washed at 30 °C, and a cloth with a 40-degree label stays at 40 °C even if the detergent allows more. That keeps the heat within the range both manufacturers approve on their side, and the fibre tips take no more than they need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMicrofibre detergent targets care product residue, not everyday dirt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to manufacturers, microfibre detergent is meant for cloths loaded with wax, polishing oil, detailer or coating, in other words care product residue with an oily or water-repellent base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou notice the problem in the cloth before you understand it. It pushes water around instead of soaking it up, feels stiffer than on day one and leaves streaks on the glass even though the glass cleaner is fine. Stiff, less absorbent cloths that smear: that's how washing tutorials and forum posts describe the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason lies in the material. Microfibre cloths are made of split polyester and polyamide fibres, and the polyester content soaks up oils and fats well. That's exactly what makes a cloth so useful for wiping off polish, and exactly why some of it stays in the fibre. How a cloth is built and how the types differ is covered in detail under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mikrofasertucher\"\u003eMicrofibre cloths\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarPro explicitly names oils, waxes and dirt as the target for its product. Together with SONAX, The Rag Company and Liquid Elements, that gives the target picture for specialist detergents: residue from wax, polishing oil, detailer, drying aid and coating. Fabric softener and dryer sheets stay out, because they coat the very gaps the detergent is supposed to flush clear with a film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specialist detergent belongs in the machine or the bucket, not on the car. Despite the name, microfibre detergent isn't a body shampoo. Car shampoo still handles washing the car; the detergent handles the pile of cloths afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlkaline and enzymatic detergents break down residue differently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialist detergents don't all work the same way: according to its safety data sheet, SONAX relies on an alkaline formula, and INNOVACAR uses enzymes for low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the SONAX product, alkaline means a pH of 10.5 to 11, so clearly more basic than tap water. Basic solutions attack fats and oils harder than neutral ones; you know the principle from kitchen degreaser. In the pile of cloths that means: greasy polish and detailer residue is more likely to go into the wash liquor. SONAX itself describes the result as thorough cleaning that keeps the cloths fluffy and absorbent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnzymes are proteins that break down certain kinds of soiling biochemically instead of dissolving them with heat. In practice that means the product needs less temperature to work. INNOVACAR builds its enzyme-boosted detergent on exactly that and specifies 30 °C maximum. D-CON is also described as enzymatic by retailers, but we haven't found an official manufacturer statement on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the ingredients listed in the safety data sheet, the SONAX product contains soap, anionic surfactants and fragrances. Surfactants are washing-active molecules with a fat-loving and a water-loving end: they wrap around grease residue and carry it into the rinse water. For you that means: a specialist product works with well-known washing chemistry too; the difference lies in formula, dosage and the specs for temperature and spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich type suits you depends less on the brand than on two questions. What's in the cloth, and what temperature can it take? An alkaline product at 40 °C and an enzymatic one at 30 °C pursue the same goal in two ways. Both assume the cloths go into the drum sorted by use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRegular liquid detergent is enough as long as there's no wax in the cloth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cloths that have only seen water, glass cleaner or light interior dust, Meguiar's in its product training and ZOLLNER often consider an additive-free liquid detergent sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposing view comes from the makers of specialist detergents, with the target picture described above. The detailing community is split on the question. Some wash with fragrance- and dye-free household detergent and are happy; others reckon the specialist products clean better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to pick a detergent for microfibre cloths based on a test, you'll find retailer and creator comparisons, but no lab test. We haven't found an independent comparison between specialist detergent and additive-free liquid detergent under the same conditions, and Stiftung Warentest doesn't measure the absorbency of detailing cloths when testing detergents. Put honestly: the decision follows the residue in the cloth, not a test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditive-free means liquid and without fabric softener, bleach or optical brighteners. Koch-Chemie and the Hamburg consumer advice centre (Verbraucherzentrale Hamburg) avoid powder for a specific reason: powder detergents can contain zeolites, fine mineral water softeners that don't dissolve. In plain terms: they stay stuck between the fibres as dust, and a cloth carrying dust lays it back onto paint and glass with the next wipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne point where recommendations differ is fragrance. Koch-Chemie recommends fragrance-free products for microfibre, and for household detergents we also recommend fragrance-free variants under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tucher\"\u003eCloths \u0026amp; microfibre\u003c\/a\u003e. According to its safety data sheet, the SONAX detergent contains perfume. If fragrance-free washing matters to you, you should know that before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturers specify temperature and spin differently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn temperature, spin and dryer, the manufacturers' specs contradict each other; the range goes from 30 °C without a dryer at INNOVACAR to 60 °C for THE COLLECTION's cloths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSONAX specifies the delicates cycle at 40 °C and 600 rpm and rules out fabric softener. INNOVACAR caps it at 30 °C and 600 to 800 rpm and rules out the dryer. CarPro names the gentle or synthetics programme at 40 to 60 °C. On the cloth side, THE COLLECTION rates its cloths up to 60 °C. For your cloth, its own label is what counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs in the tip above, the stricter of the two specs is what applies. On drying, the manufacturers agree more: air or the lowest dryer setting, because high heat can melt the fine fibre tips together. A cloth with fused fibres feels smooth and hardly picks anything up any more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amounts differ too. SONAX refers to its mixing table, CarPro gives 50 ml per machine load, and INNOVACAR scales 40, 60 or 80 ml per 2.5 kilograms of laundry depending on soiling. With hard water, INNOVACAR recommends more. General washing chemistry explains why: limescale binds part of the washing-active substances. Day to day that means: if you wash in a hard-water area, read the dosage table right down to the last line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorted by use is the second fixed rule. SONAX says to always wash cloths separated by use and never together with polishing pads. Glass, paint, wheels and polishing pads each get their own load. Programme choice, temperature and the fabric softener question are covered step by step in our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/detailing101\/mikrofasertuecher-waschen-temperatur-waschmittel-weichspueler\"\u003eWashing microfibre cloths\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot every microfibre detergent is approved for polishing pads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether a detergent like this may also clean polishing pads is up to each manufacturer, and the approvals range from a soak to hand washing only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarPro explicitly approves its product for pads: 50 ml to 10 litres of water, soak for at least an hour. INNOVACAR specifies hand washing for pads. SONAX describes its detergent for microfibre cloths and polishing pads, combined with the separation by use described above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's an obvious reason to run cloths and pads separately. A polishing pad carries dried polish and with it abrasive, which can end up in the cloths' pile in a shared load. A cloth that then goes over freshly polished paint is exactly what shouldn't be bringing that along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the pad side, things look more cautious. The Koch-Chemie expert blog advises against machine-washing polishing pads, because the adhesive between foam and hook-and-loop backing can come loose. RUPES describes cleaning its pads with compressed air and a pad tool; we didn't find a washing approval there. So the rule is: read the pad's care instructions first, then choose the detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our range, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-microfibre-wash-mikrofaserwaschmittel\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash 1000 ml \/ 1 Liter\u003c\/a\u003e is a high concentrate that SONAX describes for cloths and polishing pads. We list bulk sizes on a page of their own: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mikrofaserwaschmittel-kanister\"\u003eMicrofibre detergent in canisters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoating cloths go straight into a soak, not into the laundry basket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo detergent can reliably get cured coating residue back out, so cloths that have wiped off a coating go straight into a soak after the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoatings are designed to cure on the paint, and in the cloth they do the same. So after levelling, a cloth like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/the-collection-mikrofasertuecher-allround-coating-300-kurzfloriges-edgeless-mikrofasertuch-300-gsm\"\u003eTHE COLLECTION \"Allround \/ Coating 300\"\u003c\/a\u003e doesn't go into the laundry basket until the next wash day, but straight into a bucket of warm water and detergent. Once the layer in the pile has set, the only way left for the cloth is down to rougher jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your buying decision, that means: if you work without wax, sealant and polish, additive-free liquid detergent and clean sorting will often do. Cloths that have seen wax, detailer, polish or coating get the specialist product and, if needed, the soak. Nobody has yet backed up the promise that a specialist detergent measurably preserves absorbency for longer with an independent test, and so we don't make it either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorting starts as soon as you buy new cloths. The Koch-Chemie expert blog recommends washing new cloths before first use and keeping dark new cloths separate from light ones. That way a freshly bought cloth doesn't go straight from the packaging onto the paint, and sorting by colour joins sorting by use before the first cloth has even seen any care product residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearch interest in microfibre detergent in Germany peaks in spring and is lowest in late autumn. Our reading: anyone polishing and sealing in spring fills the laundry basket with exactly the cloths this detergent is built for. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trockentucher\"\u003eDrying towels\u003c\/a\u003e that have only soaked up water go in the load with liquid detergent; if you work with a drying aid, sort them in with the care product cloths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detergent doesn't replace sorting. A glass cloth that went round in the same drum as the wax cloths will carry the film onto the glass as haze next time you use it, no matter how good the detergent and glass cleaner are. That's why \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glastuecher\"\u003eglass cloths\u003c\/a\u003e like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-microfasertuch-glas-mikrofasertuch\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE MicrofaserTuch \"Glas\"\u003c\/a\u003e run in a load of their own, and the specialist detergent only gets the cloths that really need it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"d-con-microfiber-wash-rejuvenator-mikrofaser-waschmittel","title":"Microfiber-Wash-Rejuvenator Microfibre Detergent","description":"\u003ch2\u003eD-CON Microfiber-Wash-Rejuvenator Microfibre Detergent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Microfiber-Wash-Rejuvenator Microfibre Detergent\u003c\/strong\u003e is the easy way to keep your microfibre gear — towels and applicators — in top shape. This purpose-built detergent pulls out dirt and stains and brings the softness back to your microfibre. Comes in handy 500 ml and 5 l sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts through the grime\u003c\/strong\u003e: enzyme cleaning power lifts up to 95% of the muck, including stubborn wax and polish residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft microfibre again\u003c\/strong\u003e: it brings your towels and applicators back to their original softness, so they're a pleasure to work with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh scent\u003c\/strong\u003e: once washed, your microfibre smells clean and fresh again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximum cleaning power from an enzyme formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special enzyme formula in the \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Microfiber-Wash-Rejuvenator\u003c\/strong\u003e makes sure even the most stubborn dirt particles and residue get pulled out of your microfibre. Enzymes work especially well against waxes, polishes and other chemicals that settle deep into the fibres. That way your towels and applicators stay not just clean, but ready to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBringing back the original softness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Microfiber-Wash-Rejuvenator\u003c\/strong\u003e you'll see your microfibre win back its original softness after every wash. That matters a lot when you don't want to scratch the delicate surfaces on your car during detailing. Soft towels and applicators mean gentle, effective cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA fresh scent that lasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of the great cleaning, the \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Microfiber-Wash-Rejuvenator\u003c\/strong\u003e also leaves your microfibre smelling nice and fresh after the wash. That makes detailing even more of a pleasure, and you can be sure no nasty odours stick around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D-CON","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49036351406415,"sku":"D1-DCN-D_CWS_201_500","price":8.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":49036351439183,"sku":"D1-DCN-D_CWS_201_5000","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d-con-microfiber-wash-rejuvenator-mikrofaser-waschmittel.png?v=1717441365"},{"product_id":"carpro-mfx-microfiber-detergent-mikrofaser-waschmittel","title":"\"MFX\" Microfiber-Detergent Microfibre Wash ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarPro MFX Microfiber-Detergent Microfibre Wash\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarPro MFX microfibre wash\u003c\/strong\u003e was built to pull oils, waxes and grime out of the tight fibre gaps in your microfibre towels. It brings back breathability, absorbency and shape retention — and keeps them that way over the long run. Stop fighting with stiff, gummed-up towels! CarPro MFX works for both hand and machine washing and lasts for about 10 loads. It's antistatic and works just as well on polishing sponges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e: pulls out oils, waxes and grime thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e: works for hand wash, machine wash and polishing sponges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLasting effect\u003c\/strong\u003e: brings back the absorbency and breathability of your microfibre towels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEffective cleaning and care for your microfibre towels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eCarPro MFX microfibre wash\u003c\/strong\u003e you clean your microfibre towels and polishing sponges thoroughly without being harsh on them. Thanks to the dedicated formula, oils, waxes and grime get pulled out, so the towels can open back up to their full absorbency and breathability. The antistatic effect keeps them cleaner and working longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile ways to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you wash your microfibre towels by hand or in the machine, \u003cstrong\u003eCarPro MFX\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the right cleaning solution. For machine washing, just use 50 ml per load at 30 - 60 °C. For hand washing, mix 50 ml with 10 litres of water and let the towels or polishing sponges soak for an hour. Then just rinse out with clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-lasting care and upkeep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashing regularly with \u003cstrong\u003eCarPro MFX microfibre wash\u003c\/strong\u003e makes sure your microfibre towels and polishing sponges stay in top shape. Pulling out the oil and wax residue restores absorbency, so the towels can do their job properly. That doesn't just make them last longer — it gets you better results on the car too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"CarPro","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":49163197448527,"sku":"D1-CRP-9293","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":49163197481295,"sku":"D1-CRP-9294","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 liters","offer_id":49163197514063,"sku":"D1-CRP-14421","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/carpro-mfx-microfiber-detergent-mikrofaser-waschmittel.png?v=1719169077"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-microfibre-wash-mikrofaserwaschmittel","title":"PROFILINE Microfibre Wash Microfibre Detergent","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWash and revive microfibre cloths properly — SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash do? This dedicated detergent for microfibre cloths pulls polish, wax and coating residue out of the fine fibres, brings back the original absorbency and protects the fibre structure from wearing out before its time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMicrofibre cloths are the most heavily used consumable in pro detailing: every car burns through a dozen or more cloths across different jobs — pulling off polish, laying down sealant, cleaning glass, working the interior. Spending money on quality cloths like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-coating-towel-mikrofasertuch\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Coating Towel\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-microfasertuch-glas-mikrofasertuch\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE MicrofaserTuch Glas\u003c\/a\u003e only pays off if you wash them right and keep them, over many sessions, in the shape that holds onto their original performance. Standard detergents fall short here: they aren't built for the chemical residue of detailing work, they leave fabric-softener film that clogs the fibres, and they degrade the fibre structure over time. \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash\u003c\/strong\u003e is the detergent formulated specifically for what pro detailing demands: it fully dissolves polish, wax, silicone and coating residue out of the microfibres, skips the fabric softener that gums up the weave, and goes easy on the fine fibre structure that gives the cloths their absorbency and scratch-free character. Available in 1000 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully dissolves polish, wax and coating residue out of microfibre cloths.\u003c\/strong\u003e The residue you get after detailing work is a real challenge for standard household detergent: cured polish remains, dried wax particles, silicone left over from dressings and hardened ceramic over-coat all block up the microfibres and noticeably drop their absorbency. SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash is built for exactly this kind of residue and dissolves it without the aggressive chemistry that would damage the fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric-softener-free — keeps the absorbency and cleaning power of the microfibres.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric softener is the enemy of good microfibre cloths: the substances in it settle on the microfibres and seal off their surface — the cloth feels soft, but it soaks up far worse. SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash leaves out fabric-softener substances completely, so after the wash the fibres pull water like a brand-new cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects fine fibre structures — stretches the life of quality microfibre cloths considerably.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality microfibre cloths for ceramic application, glass cleaning and pulling off polish don't come cheap. Wash them with the wrong detergent and you throw away the quality you paid for. SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash extends their working life with a fibre-friendly formula and a clean that doesn't deform the fibre geometry. A cloth that lasts ten times longer pays back the detergent many times over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sort cloths by what they're used for and wash them separately — Coating Towels with hardened ceramic residue need a different wash than your everyday polish cloths. Put SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash in at the right dose (follow the maker's spec, typically 50–100 ml per wash) straight into the machine, and wash the cloths at 30–40°C with no spin. The spin cycle deforms the microfibre pile. Never wash them with textiles made of other materials — cotton lint settles into the microfibres and drops the cleaning power for good. Let cloths air-dry after the wash, not in the tumble dryer — heat can change the fibre geometry. For Coating Towels carrying heavy residue, soak them first in lukewarm water with a few drops of Microfibre Wash, then wash — that loosens dried-on residue ahead of the machine clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFormula and how it works — how SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash dissolves detailing residue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tricky part of washing detailing microfibre cloths is the sheer variety of residue you have to get out. After a day's work, a polish-removal cloth holds a mix of abrasive-particle remains, oil-based polish carrier, paint pigments from the panel you worked and possibly silicone from the lubricating additives in the polish. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-coating-towel-mikrofasertuch\"\u003eCoating Towel\u003c\/a\u003e holds SiO₂ or ceramic particles that, depending on how far they've cured, can sit tight in the fibres. A glass cloth holds surfactant residue and mineral deposits from hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash\u003c\/strong\u003e takes on these different residue types with a formula that leans on several dissolving mechanisms: surfactants that wrap and emulsify the grease-based polish residue, complexing agents that break down mineral deposits from limescale or abrasive particles, and a neutral-to-mildly-alkaline pH base that even loosens inorganic coating particles without attacking the polyester fibres of the microfibre itself. The formula deliberately contains no cationic surfactants — those are the compounds in fabric softener responsible for that soft feel, but they clog the fibres at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result after one wash with SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash is a cloth that soaks up like new again: the fibres are free of residue, the capillary action of the microfibres is back, and the cloth's surface is even again, with no hardened zones. Wet a polish-removal cloth after the wash and wring it out, and you feel the difference straight away — after a proper Microfibre Wash cycle the cloth gives back noticeably more water when you wring it and soaks up fast again, the sign that the fibre channels are clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cloths benefit from SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash — compatibility at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash\u003c\/strong\u003e suits every quality microfibre cloth in detailing — both within the SONAX PROFILINE system and microfibre cloths from other makers. In the SONAX PROFILINE system, the key cloths that gain from proper care with Microfibre Wash are: the SONAX PROFILINE Coating Towel for ceramic application (proper care matters most here, since hardened ceramic residue ruins the cloth fast), the SONAX PROFILINE MicrofaserTuch Glas for streak-free glass cleaning (here fabric-softener residue wrecks the streak behaviour straight away) and all the standard microfibre cloths used for pulling off polish, laying on detailer and cleaning the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor foam application pads like the SONAX PROFILINE CoatingApplicator, Microfibre Wash matters less — foam pads get cleaned differently. Wool pads and lambswool pads aren't washed with Microfibre Wash either, since their wool fibres have different care needs than synthetic microfibres. Microfibre Wash is tuned specifically for synthetic microfibres (polyester\/polyamide blends), which make up the bulk of pro detailing cloths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne special case is breaking in new microfibre cloths: even factory-fresh cloths can carry sizing residue from textile production that limits absorbency on the first use. A wash with SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash before the first job clears out this factory residue and gets the cloth pulling at full performance from the very first use. For pricier specialist cloths like the Coating Towel, this prep is well worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse in a professional setup — dose, wash programme and how much you need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a busy detailing operation with high cloth throughput, using \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash\u003c\/strong\u003e efficiently is part of running the numbers. Getting the dose right is the heart of it: too little detergent cleans incompletely and leaves residue in the fibres. Too much means needless cost and possibly surfactant residue if the cycle doesn't rinse enough. The maker's recommendation, depending on water temperature and load, sits at 50–100 ml per standard wash (5–7 kg load) — for cloths with very heavy residue (e.g. Coating Towels after ceramic application) you can dose at the top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended wash programme for detailing microfibre cloths: a 30–40°C gentle programme with no fabric softener, a moderate spin (400–600 rpm max), a delicates programme if you have one. Higher temperatures (60°C and up) clean more aggressively, but on synthetic microfibres they can press the fibre cross-sections together and cut the capillary action for good. If you want to play it safe: 30°C plus a double rinse, paired with the right Microfibre Wash dose, gives very good results without thermal stress on the fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor planning how much you need: a 1-litre bottle of SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash lasts 10–20 washes with steady use, depending on dose and load. For an operation washing three times a week, one litre covers four to six weeks. That makes Microfibre Wash a very economical bit of kit: the protection it gives the far pricier microfibre cloths — whose life can triple with proper care — outweighs the cost of the detergent many times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVersus household detergents and alternatives — why a dedicated clean is the difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question keeps coming up: can off-the-shelf detergent or alternative products do the same job as \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash\u003c\/strong\u003e? The short answer: not on par for pro detailing use. Here's the head-to-head. Standard heavy-duty detergents (Persil, Ariel and the like) are made for cotton and blends at 40–95°C. They often contain optical brighteners that settle on dark microfibre cloths and can leave white streak marks on the paint when the cloth is used to pull off polish. On top of that, many heavy-duty detergents contain cationic surfactants or get paired with fabric softeners that clog the fibre capillaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate detergents like Perwoll are gentler on fibres and more softener-free than heavy-duty types, but they too aren't built for the specific residue of car detailing. Polish oils, silicone remains and SiO₂ particles from ceramic coatings are far more stubborn than ordinary textile soiling. Delicate detergents emulsify these substances less effectively than a product tuned for detailing chemistry. The result: the cloth looks clean after the wash, but the fibres aren't fully clear of polish-oil residue — on the next job the cloth gives that residue back onto the freshly polished paint and can create a smeary film that drags down your polish finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome detailers use diluted \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-all-purpose-cleaner-foam-universalreiniger\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE All-Purpose-Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e as a pre-treatment for heavily soiled cloths — that makes sense for a rough pre-wash, but it doesn't replace the final cycle with SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash, which rinses the remaining emulsified residue out of the fibres and protects the fibre geometry. Pairing a pre-wash with All-Purpose-Cleaner and a main wash with Microfibre Wash is the most effective workflow for cloths carrying heavy polish or coating load — the pre-wash breaks up the coarsest residue, the main wash gives the fibres back their original absorbency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash — when it's worth it and how you use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash\u003c\/strong\u003e comes as a 1000 ml bottle and is for anyone running pro microfibre cloths in detailing who wants to protect that investment. Choosing a dedicated detergent is choosing to run your cloth stock economically: buy ten SONAX PROFILINE Coating Towels at several euros each, then ruin them beyond repair with standard detergent after five jobs, and you've lost more money than a year's worth of Microfibre Wash would cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailing enthusiasts who do the occasional car and run a smaller set of cloths, Microfibre Wash already makes sense at ten to twenty cloths — even a single Coating Towel whose life triples from five to twenty jobs beats the price of a litre bottle of Microfibre Wash. For professional operations, Microfibre Wash isn't an optional extra but a fixed part of buying in supplies, right alongside polishes, sealants or pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line: SONAX PROFILINE Microfibre Wash is the logical companion to a quality microfibre-cloth stock. It protects the money you put into good cloths, fully restores the cleaning power after every job and keeps the SONAX PROFILINE cloth system — Coating Towel, MicrofaserTuch Glas and other specialist cloths — holding its value for years. One litre of detergent for 10–20 washes is one of the smallest, best-returning investments in a pro detailing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":57345101627727,"sku":"D1-SNX-4523000","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-microfibre-wash_1liter.png?v=1774731871"},{"product_id":"innovacar-sm-micron-shampoo-mikrofaser-waschmittel","title":"\"SM\" Micron Shampoo microfibre detergent","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eGently clean microfiber towels without losing absorbency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInnovacar's \"SM\" Micron Shampoo is a specialized detergent for microfiber towels, polishing pads, and wash mitts. It dissolves polish, wax, and sealant residues without bleach or fabric softener, preserving the absorbency and softness of the fibers. Not intended for car paint — it is a textile detergent, not a shampoo for the vehicle body.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInnovacar \"SM\" Micron Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e is the specialized detergent for microfiber towels, polishing pads, covers, and wash mitts — suitable for hand and machine washing. High-quality microfiber is a tool, and like any tool, it degrades through improper care: household detergents with fabric softeners clog the fiber loops, bleach attacks them, and hard water makes them stiff. \"SM\" is precisely formulated to clean fibers gently, prevent matting and hardening, and dissolve trapped product residues. This means: your towels retain their absorbency and softness over many washes — and a soft towel won't scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber-friendly instead of fiber-destroying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Without bleach or fabric softeners, the fibers remain soft and absorbent. Practical: a towel that doesn't harden won't leave scratches on freshly polished paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDissolves polish, wax, and coating residues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exactly the residues that household detergents fail to remove are washed out here. This means: the towel is truly clean, not just on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient and easy to dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for hand and machine washing, economical in use. In everyday life: one bottle lasts a long time, and the towels last even longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e We immediately put every used coating or polishing towel into the washing solution — the most expensive mistake is letting a product-soaked towel dry, because polymer and wax residues cross-link with the fibers as they dry, permanently hardening the towel. The rule: wash at a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F), use \"SM\" instead of household products, never use fabric softener, and do not tumble dry. That is how a good towel remains a good towel for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication: Machine and hand washing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor machine washing, dose 15–40 ml per kilogram of laundry depending on the level of soiling and water hardness, wash at a low temperature, and do not use fabric softener. For heavily soiled towels, dilute \u003cstrong\u003e\"SM\"\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:4 (200 ml product to 800 ml water), let it soak, and rinse out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimitations: A textile detergent, not a car shampoo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"SM\" cleans microfiber — not your paint. For vehicle washing, use a car shampoo like \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/innovacar-s1-wash-coat-auto-shampoo-sio2-versiegelung\"\u003e\"S1\" Wash\u0026amp;Coat\u003c\/a\u003e. And even the best detergent cannot save a fiber that has already been ruined in the tumble dryer or by fabric softener — care must be correct from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor which towels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for the care of the entire microfiber series — from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/innovacar-micron-buffing-poliertuch\"\u003e\"Micron Buffing\"\u003c\/a\u003e polishing towel and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/innovacar-micron-2face-mikrofasertuch\"\u003e\"Micron 2Face\"\u003c\/a\u003e to our wash mitts. 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