Getting rid of hydrophobic towels!

Refresh, restore, and revive your microfiber towels and detailing cloths with P&S Rags to Riches, the next-generation microfiber detergent engineered to deep clean and restore absorbency, softness, and color — even after heavy use with detailing chemicals and waxes. Using breakthrough cleaning technology, this concentrated wash removes dirt, oils, wax, sealants, and embedded residues to keep your towels performing like new.

Formulated for use with al residential and commercial washing machines, including High Efficiency washers.  Safe on all textile types including microfiber, cotton, chamois, and other fabric blends.

• For small or lightly soiled loads, use 1 oz.
• For large loads use 2 oz.
• Pre-soak heavily soiled and/or hydrophobic towels in a bucket of water mixed with 1-2 oz prior to washing for best results.  
• Wash with warm water and dry on a low heat setting or hang dry. 
• Do not use with fabric softeners and avoid mixing microfiber products with non-microfiber products.

Microfiber detailing towels naturally trap and hold dirt, wax, polish, sealants, lubricants, oils, and other residues — which can reduce performance over time and even scratch delicate paint when reused without proper cleaning. Rags to Riches is formulated to safely strip these contaminants and revitalize your microfiber for better cleaning, drying, and polishing results.

• Deep Cleans & Restores: Penetrates microfiber fibers to remove dirt, grease, oils, detailing residues, and buildup.
• Revives Absorbency: Restores towel performance so they stay soft, bright, and highly absorbent.
• Safe on All Textiles: Perfect for microfiber, cotton, chamois, and other detailing cloth blends.
• Concentrated Formula: Highly effective in small doses — economical for frequent use and commercial laundering.
• Compatible with HE & Standard Machines: Designed for both residential and commercial washers, including High Efficiency models.
• Softens & Brightens: Helps keep towels soft, vibrant and ready for their next use — even after heavy contamination.

Perfect For:

• Microfiber detailing towels
• Wash mitts & applicators
• Polishing and drying cloths
• Chamois and other fabric detailing tools
• Professional and home detailing laundry

Yes.

Yes, it's often the waxes, detailing sprays, etc., that were not completely washed off the towel, making it hydrophobic and less effective at absorbing water.

Yes, it helps. The crunchiness is often caused by hard water buildup. If not, try soaking your towels in a diluted 50/50 vinegar solution first to break down all the minerals prior to washing with Rags to Riches.

They're technically reusable, maybe not for paint anymore, but they can be salvaged for cleaning other surfaces like interiors and wheels. When applying a ceramic coating, prepare a bucket of water with 1oz of Rags to Riches mixed in. After wiping off the coating, soak the towels right away to prevent hardening.