Skip to content
How To Remove Lint and Debris from Microfiber Towels

How To Remove Lint and Debris from Microfiber Towels

Do your microfiber towels have lint and debris still stuck in them after you've washed them? First off, if your microfiber towels are "clingly", meaning debris sticks onto it like a magnet, that's a good thing! It's how you know your microfiber towel is high quality. Now to answer your question "how to remove lint from microfiber towels?", here's some tips on how to do that or prevent that from happening.

4 Tips

  1. Use a lint roller to remove remaining lint, hair, and debris.
  2. Use a soft bristle brush to remove lint, hair, and debris.
  3. Use masking tape by rolling a small piece into a ball and rolling it over your microfiber towel.
  4. Washing: you can either
    1. Soak them in a bucket of soap and water to loosen up the debris. Then hand wash them.
    2. When machine washing and drying, do your microfiber separate from other items. This will prevent the microfiber from grabbing onto things like cotton.

Bonus Tip! Use a different type of Microfiber Towel

What type of microfiber towel you are using can have a big effect on how hard it is to remove lint from it. For example if you are using an extremely plush microfiber towel (like those used on cars), chances are it is going to be much harder to remove things that get caught up in the longer fibers. So here are some alternatives or things to keep in mind.

  1. Switch to a microfiber towel that has shorter fibers. If you don't need to use a plush microfiber towel, which are mainly used for polishing and drying, then switch to something that is less plush or has a shorter nap. We'd recommend using something like our MWipes™ Reusable Microfiber Wipes.
  2. Use Waffle Weave Microfiber Towels! These towels are made in a way that would make things getting stuck in them much harder since they don't have the longer fibers of a traditional microfiber towel. Yet they still have the thickness to be super absorbent.
  3. Disposable Microfiber is a great option for certain cleaning tasks. You'll still be getting the superior cleaning power of microfiber, but won't have to worry about the hassle of rewashing them, since they are cheap enough for a one-time use. Our Mwipes™ Disposable Microfiber Cloths are made with no nap, so no lint or debris will get stuck in the fibers. These are perfect for wiping.

Easiest Way To Mop Your Floors


Related Products

  • hidden
    18 colors available
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
    Red
    Black
    Gray
    Purple
    Pink
    Orange
    Pink, Purple, Blue
    White
    Blue, Green, Yellow
    Black, Red, Gray
    Black, Gray
    Blue, Gray, Black
    Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
    Sand, Olive, Tan
    Dark Royal Blue
  • Featured Articles

    product_10-x-10-buff-home-microfiber-scrubber-dish-cloth-4-packproduct_12-x-12-economy-all-purpose-microfiber-towels-50-packproduct_16-x-16-buff-detail-400-microfiber-towel-6-packproduct_16-x-16-microfiber-glass-cleaning-cloth-6-packproduct_16-x16-buff-pro-multi-surface-microfiber-towel-12-packproduct_16x24-microfiber-waffle-towel-6-pack Choosing the Right Microfiber Towels: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
    Tackle Back-to-School Germs Like a Pro
    product_10-chenille-microfiber-dust-mop-pad-2-packproduct_16-x16-buff-pro-multi-surface-microfiber-towel-12-packproduct_mucho-mop-baseboard-proproduct_professional-microfiber-mop-system-1 How to Clean Baseboards Without Pain with the Baseboard Pro™
    FAQ's

    Find answers to our most frequently asked questions.

    How To Videos

    Watch how to efficiently and effectively use your microfiber.

    Articles

    Articles and tech tips on how to best use and care for your microfiber.

    Interviews

    Learn the best microfiber cleaning techniques from practiced professionals.