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Chemical Guys, Microfiber Wash & Towel Detergent, Concentrated, 1 Gallon

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Size: 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


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  • Microfiber
  • Microfiber Detergent (CWS_201SW) - Concentrated Chemical Guys wash detergent restores microfiber towels, drying cloths, wash mitts, and pads; removes dirt, grease, wax, and stains while preserving softness and absorbency
  • Safe Deep Cleaning - This microfiber wash detergent breaks down embedded dirt, grime, and residues from microfiber fibers; prevents cross-grime and light debris and keeps towels and cleaning rags performing at peak for detailing and cleaning jobs
  • Preserves Absorbency - Our Chemical Guys microfiber towel wash restores microfiber softness and absorbency prevents towel stiffness, streaking, and reduced performance caused by buildup of waxes and detailing products in your car cleaning kit
  • Concentrated Formula - One gallon of Chemical Guys microfiber wash
  • cleans hundreds of microfiber towels; just a small amount per load delivers powerful cleaning and long-lasting value; a must-have in your car detailing kit

Description

Chemical Guys Microfiber Cleaning Cloth & Car Wash Towel Detergent (CWS_201SW) is the ultimate solution for maintaining microfiber cleaning cloths, drying cloths, wash mitts, and applicator pads. Over time, microfiber collects dirt, grease, wax, and residues that clog fibers and reduce their effectiveness. This professional-grade concentrated detergent restores microfiber to like-new condition by breaking down embedded dirt and preserving softness and absorbency. Formulated to deep clean and rejuvenate, the detergent penetrates fibers to dissolve embedded dirt and grime that regular laundry detergents cannot remove. It safely eliminates residues from waxes, sealants, dressings, and polishes, preventing cross-grime and light debris between towels and ensuring consistent detailing results. By restoring microfiber fibers, it prevents stiffness and streaking, keeping towels soft, plush, and absorbent. The concentrated formula means one gallon cleans hundreds of towels, offering exceptional value for enthusiasts and professionals who rely on microfiber for detailing and cleaning. Just a small amount per load delivers powerful cleaning action, saving time and money. Application is simple: add 1–2 ounces to your washing machine or hand wash bucket, wash microfiber towels as usual, and enjoy fresh, clean results every time. Infused with a refreshing orange scent, this detergent leaves towels smelling clean and citrus-fresh after every wash. Trusted worldwide by detailers, Chemical Guys Microfiber Cleaning Cloth & Car Wash Towel Detergent is the professional solution for keeping microfiber products at peak performance. Ensure your towels last longer, stay softer, and deliver streak-free results with this essential detailing detergent for your car wash kit. This detergent is great for car owners and DIYers to clean microfiber towels and keep cleaning performance optimal.

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.94 x 2.36 x 15.75 inches; 9 pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ CWS_201SW


Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2009


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Chemical Guys


Best Sellers Rank: #1,073 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #24 in Cleaners


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Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,532)


Item Form: Liquid


Scent: Unscented


Specific Uses For Product: Microfiber Wash


Surface Recommendation: Microfiber and cotton


Special Features: Fresh Citrus Scent, No Fabric Softener, Restores Microfiber Towels


Item Volume: 3784 ml


Unit Count: 128 Fluid Ounces


Number of Items: 1


Item Weight: 4.08 kg


Size: 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Brand Name: Chemical Guys


Global Trade Identification Number: 31


Manufacturer: Chemical Guys


UPC: 816276011431


Item Highlight: Concentrated detergent deep-cleans microfiber towels, mitts and pads, lifting wax, grease and grime, orange scent


Item Part Number: CWS_201SW


Model Number: CWS_201SW


Part Number: CWS_201SW


Warranty Description: Customer satisfaction guaranteed; See product label for details


Material Features: Concentrated


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Makes short work of greasy, waxy, microfiber towels.
Size: 64 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I wasn't aware that you needed a special type of soap for the microfiber towels/cloths that are used, during the car washing process. I did a little reading and apparently you do need a special type of detergent to keep the microfiber cloths in good order. I had a hell of a time looking for this product at local stores such as Walmart and had no luck. I did see it online at Walmart but they had smaller bottles that were more expensive and I just wanted to get a larger bottle so I didn't have to buy it again, for a while. This stuff worked great for the trash bag full of soiled, microfiber towels that I had accumulated over the entire summer, lol. It works great on the microfibers and a lot of them had oil and wax on them and this made short work of getting the cloths, clean. Doesn't have much of a scent, but it's gentle and at the same time, it is tough on those set in stains. I do like that this jug is relatively large and you only need a bit, so this container will last quite a while. It is a very good price too, it is a much better deal and greater value than the smaller bottle of the same detergent. Highly recommend this product. From my experience, the products from The chemical guys, are always good products. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2026 by Mike Rotch
    • Really concentrated foams up fast.
Size: 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
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This car soap is amazing. The mix is really concentrated you dont need that much to make a lot of foam. It's really easy to use and the finish is streak free. The water beads up on contact after wash. Making it easy to dry. The finish is really durable and it's really versatile on many different surfaces including rims. The size is good for the money. Definitely will get again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2026 by Oscar cabada
    • Better Results Than Regular Detergent
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
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I was in the market to look for some microfiber wash since using regular detergent appears to make my towels rougher and not as soft anymore after a few washes. This is when I discovered this Chemical Guys microfiber wash. I am almost done with the bottle after almost a whole year so I'm looking to buy more. I might buy the gallon one this time so I won't have to keep buying each year. Appearance: It is in a bottle kind of shaped like a water bottle but much sturdier. Even though it is a cleaning detergent the bottle looks nothing like a detergent bottle. I have uploaded a picture to show what it looks like. The color of the liquid is orange. It is quite orange when you use it which I think is actually a pro because you'll be able to see where the detergent hits when putting it on dirty microfiber towels. I was actually afraid the orange color was going to stain my towels but thankfully it didn't. Scent: The scent wasn't too harsh or overpowering which is exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want my towels to be smelling like flowers after it was coming out of the washer. It smells like soap but the scent is not too strong. Usually after washing my towels and taking it out of the washer, you cannot really smell the scent unless you get real close to the towel. I don't think a lot of people smell it that closely anyways. Efficiency: The most important part of this product is of course how well it washes the microfiber towels. I usually throw in 4 cap full of this product with around 10 microfiber towels after washing my car. I tried to product with and without soaking. Without soaking it, I sometimes still see some dirt on my microfiber towels so I started to soak it. I usually soak for 30 minutes before letting it cycle the wash. I would say 99% of the stains are moved so I'm happy with the results. What made this wash great is the fact that it actually makes the towel seem like new and fluffy. It doesn't damage the towels like regular detergent does. Overall, I think this product does a great job washing microfiber towels and I would recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018 by A. Hsiao
    • Pretty good
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Bought this because my towels were looking pitiful, I usually use free and clear detergent I can say this seems to do a little better than that at cleaning them but not a whole lot in my opinion , but with that said I’m not bashing this product at all it is good and I would use it again if needed , I say try it and see if you like it I think you will ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2026 by Harles d.
    • MUST BUY
Size: 64 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I had to try this out because it’s one of the few specific detergents out there just for microfiber cloths. I read the reviews for almost all of them and this one scored the highest, but even then the reviews weren’t squeaky clean, ordered it anyways. I have 36 thick yellow kirkland microfiber cloths that were dirty, grimy and greasy and covered in black stains from washing my car over the last month. I wash it VERY often. The product recommends I believe 8 cap fulls for a load of that size, I went ahead and took a cup that came with one of my old detergent bottles, and used about a cap full and a half. So i used maybe 3-4x more than it called for to be fair, and it worked GREAT! extremely well! They are clean like new straight out of the plastic the day I got them, just as soft, and thick. NO BLACK STAINS, even the more heavily spiked ones. No pre soak was required. The orange scent is great, and the liquid itself is very thin and runny like water,, not thick. It exceeded my expectations. My guess is, the people who this product didn’t work for were stingy with the sauce, and only used a couple cap fulls to try and get there money’s worth. nothing wrong with that. But considering I’ll only be washing these about once a month, there’s more than enough even in the half a gallon bottle to go off of for the price. Don’t be stingy with it, be generous when applying to the wash. Do at least a REAL cap full, one of the caps from a big detergent bottle, not the cap sizes that come with this one. And you’ll get what you’re looking for. I washed in cold water btw. I washed the microfibera BY THEMSELVES and only filled the washer with as much water to cover the towels and that was it which is like medium level, I think water level is important in this because the lesser the amount of water use the higher the concentration of the this thin runny detergent, I think too much water will dilute it and make it less effective. REMEMBER TO SET YOUR DRYER TO LOW HEAT! One 50 minute cycle got it done for 36 cloths. And you get your brand new cloths back. Hope this helps. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020 by Joseph Ballard
    • Good product
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Does a good job
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2026 by 67
    • Great Product
Size: 64 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Perfect for washing and restoring microfiber towels.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2026 by Anthony Reggio
    • Wow…!!!
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
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I bought a 24 pack of the yellow Chemical Guys microfiber towels on sale around Black Friday and over the following six weeks I used half of them to clean my car. Being that I love these towels and even on sale they are rather expensive, I wanted to make sure I took good care of them in the wash. I decided to give this product a shot even though at $10 for 16 ounces it’s not cheap. I am sooo glad I did!! Out of twelve towels, eleven of them came out perfectly clean and extremely fluffy. One towel had a very small stain on it that still remained but was otherwise perfect. I must note that I only used these towels to waterless wash and dry the car with Aero Wash & Wax All and Rain-X glass cleaner, sometimes while the car was wet and sometimes not. The last two towels I used while the car was 2/3rds covered in salt and dirt!! I did not use the towels on the wheels or tires which likely would have marked them much more severely, and if you are using nice towels on your car I recommend you avoid using them on these places as well! Immediately after this load I washed a batch of older, thinner, cheaper towels that were already stained. I did not have high hopes for these and while they were “clean” after the wash, the stains remained. I think it is safe to assume that if your towels are stained after a previous wash they will remain so even after using this product. But if your towels were pristine just before use, were not used on brake dust or grease, and you wash them with this product, they will likely again be so after the wash based on my experience. This product could do just as well removing grease and brake dust from the towels, but as of now I personally do not know if that is true. In any case I am very pleased with the performance of this detergent and will be buying the gallon size next time, which is a much better value!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022 by MINI R58S

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