What's the Best Way to Wash Microfiber Towels at Home
The best way to wash microfiber towels is to shake dried mud off outside first, then follow the care label sewn into the towel, because the right wash depends on the fabric and construction the supplier chose. Mudlark sells two door-side products on its product page: the Mudlark Back Door Towel at $19.99 (two-pack $34.99) and the Mudlark Door Mat at $24.99 alone or $19.99 added to a towel. The comparison below covers the types of mud solutions sold for the doorway by listed price, size and features only.
Key takeaways:
- The Mudlark Back Door Towel is grey polyester microfiber with small darker paw and bone prints, measures 24 x 40 inches (60 x 100 cm), and sells for $19.99 or $34.99 for two.
- Mudlark lists one care step on the product page: shake dried mud off the towel or the mat outside first, then follow the care label.
- Mudlark charges $10.99 tracked US shipping per order, waives that fee when the order includes both a towel and the mat, and accepts 30-day returns for any reason.
What is the best way to wash microfiber towels?
Shake the dried mud off outside first, then wash according to the care label — those are the two care rules Mudlark states for the Back Door Towel and the Door Mat. Microfiber is a synthetic fabric woven from very fine fibers; the Mudlark Back Door Towel is polyester according to the supplier specification, while the Mudlark Door Mat is a grey chenille pile whose exact fiber content is not yet listed by the supplier (chenille is a soft, cut, tufted pile). The care label is the authority for water temperature, cycle and drying method, and the Mudlark product page lists no wash temperature of its own, so the label on the specific towel or mat decides.
Machine wash or hand wash: which suits a microfiber dog towel?
A machine wash suits a microfiber towel when the care label allows machine washing, and a hand wash suits a towel when the care label calls for one or when only a small area needs attention. For a towel used on legs, paws and belly after a wet walk, the load matters more than the method: brush or shake dried mud off outside first so the wash starts with fabric rather than grit. The full step-by-step method lives in Mudlark's guide to [how to wash microfiber towels](https://mudlark.venkai.fr/blog/how to-wash-microfiber-towels/), and the routine for keeping microfiber in shape wash after wash sits in the companion piece on how to care for microfiber towels.
When a towel needs a rinse before the wash
Dried-in mud packed between a dog's toes may need a rinse first, because the Mudlark product page states that the Back Door Towel will not dig out that packed mud on its own. The same page warns that a large dog after a swim needs two towels, so a soaked dog is a two-towel job before any washing question comes up.
Which door-side option fits a muddy dog: mat, towel, or paw cup?
A door mat catches drips where the dog stands, a towel wipes the dog, and a paw cup is a bristled cup one paw is dipped into and twisted. Mudlark sells no paw cup and no paw washer, so the Mudlark setup is the first two types only: the routine shown on the product page is Stand (the dog stops on the mat, the pile takes the drips), Wipe (legs, paws, belly), In (hang the towel on a hook by the door). Choice criteria follow from the listing: footprint at the door (the Mudlark Door Mat measures 24 x 35 in / 60 x 90 cm, the towel 24 x 40 in / 60 x 100 cm), grip (the mat has a non-slip backing), and what the product page claims the product will and will not do. The Mudlark page also states that the setup will not win over every dog.
What do the listings show on price, size and features?
The table compares listed price, listed size and listed features, and nothing else: Mudlark ran no side-by-side test, has no customer reviews yet, and makes no claim about how any product performs.
| Option | Type | Listed size | Listed material and features | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudlark Back Door Towel | Microfiber towel | 24 x 40 in (60 x 100 cm, supplier measurement) | Grey polyester microfiber (supplier specification) with small darker paw and bone prints; imported | $19.99; two-pack $34.99 |
| Mudlark Door Mat | Door mat | 24 x 35 in (60 x 90 cm) | Grey chenille pile, non-slip backing; imported; exact fiber content not yet listed by the supplier | $24.99 alone; $19.99 added to a towel |
| Dexas MudBuster Large Dog Paw Cleaner (listing observed on amazon.com on 2026-10-20) | Paw cup with silicone bristles | Fits 2.5-3.5 in wide paws | Silicone bristles | $15.00 |
| Dexas MudBuster Medium (listing observed on amazon.com on 2026-10-20) | Paw cup | Fits 1.5-2.5 in wide paws | Same product family as the Large listing | $10.00 |
| Muddy Mat (listing observed on amazon.com on 2026-10-20) | Chenille microfiber door mat | NOT_MEASURED | Chenille microfiber | $24.95 and $36.96 depending on the listing |
| OLANLY chenille dog door mat (listing observed on amazon.com on 2026-10-20) | Chenille dog door mat | 30x20 in, 36x24 in, 48x30 in | Chenille | $8.99, $21.99, $29.99 |
| Paw Plunger (listing observed on amazon.com on 2026-10-20) | Paw washer, plunger style | NOT_MEASURED | NOT_MEASURED | No price or rating collected for Paw Plunger |
Two caveats belong next to those figures. Marketplace prices change, so the numbers above are a snapshot taken on 2026-10-20, and the same Muddy Mat brand was listed at $74.95 on TikTok Shop US according to a FindNiche ranking updated 2026-10-01, which shows how far one product's price can move across sales channels. Star ratings and sales badges appeared on those marketplace listings, and ratings measure customer reviews left by buyers on that marketplace rather than any Mudlark comparison.
How do shipping, returns and care work for the Mudlark pair?
Mudlark charges $10.99 tracked US shipping per order and waives the fee when the order contains both a towel and the mat, so the bundle is the only shipping-free combination on the site. Orders ship within 5 days and arrive in 8 to 14 days, with the towel and the mat in separate packages; returns run 30 days for any reason, and care stays simple: shake dried mud off outside first, then follow the care label. Shoppers who want to see the bundle price and the shipping terms side by side can do that on Mudlark's product page, the page where the dog door mat indoor setup is sold, and shoppers comparing towel options beyond the Back Door Towel can start from Mudlark's best dog towels list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to wash microfiber towels used on muddy dogs?
Shake the dried mud off outside first, then follow the care label printed on the towel or the mat. Mudlark states those two care steps on the product page and adds no wash temperature, cycle or drying instruction of its own.
Will the Mudlark setup dry a large dog after a swim?
No. The Mudlark product page states that the Back Door Towel will not dry a soaked big dog alone and that a large dog after a swim needs two towels, which makes the $34.99 two-pack the size of job a swim calls for.
Does Mudlark sell a paw cup or a paw washer?
No. Mudlark sells no paw cup and no paw washer; the site sells the Back Door Towel and the Door Mat, and the routine shown is Stand, Wipe, In.
Does the Mudlark Door Mat list its fiber content?
Not yet. The mat is described as a grey chenille pile with a non-slip backing, measuring 24 x 35 in (60 x 90 cm) and imported, and the exact fiber content is not yet listed by the supplier.
How long does Mudlark delivery take and what does it cost?
Tracked US shipping is $10.99 per order, free when the order includes both a towel and the mat; orders ship within 5 days and are delivered in 8 to 14 days, with the towel and the mat in separate packages.
Match the job at the door to the tool: a mat to take the drips where the dog stands, a towel for the wipe, and the care label for every wash that follows. Mudlark's product page carries the towel, the mat, the bundle price and the 30-day return terms if that setup fits the household.