[h=2]it’s not rag time[/h] Fresh microfiber towels are important, so always be sure to send them through the wash. | Micah Wright/Autos Cheat Sheet

One of the biggest mistakes car owners make when they’re cleaning their vehicles happens once the entire washing process is complete, and it’s time to clean up. Instead of doing the logical thing and washing their microfiber towels, many people will opt to let them air dry and toss them back in the bag or box from whence they came.
Even though a piece of cloth might appear pristine, it more than likely is loaded with little bits of grit and grime, which will surely leave swirls and scratches in the clear coat the next time the car gets toweled off. Toss that microfiber in the wash with the rest of that week’s laundry in order to save yourself a headache later.