Microfiber cloths work very well for all types of cleaning. However, they should not be washed with regular laundry. It is better to wash them separately. Do not use fabric softener. Some of the cloths state not to use bleach. Always shake them out to remove any collected dust or debris before washing. I wash them in hot water and detergent and hang to dry. While they can be put in a dryer, I think they last longer when hung to dry.
If microfiber cloths washed with other items, they will collect lint and will not clean well. Basically, they will just be ordinary rags. Think of the cloth as having microscopic "hooks". When they clog with small fibers, the "hooks" no longer work. It's impossible to remove any fibers once they clog. They have a "Velcro type" texture, so they are not for rough surfaces, only smooth. I have enough of these cloths to make a small wash load.
I use these cloths in the kitchen as dish cloths. They work very well when washing dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen duties. When used for house cleaning, you can use them dry or dampened with water or any cleaner. This will depend on what you are cleaning. Rinse or shake out occasionally when using.
Microfiber cloths can be found at most stores. They come in many sizes and thickness. The best deals are usually at dollar discount stores. Also, check the automotive departments for a good bargain. They are reasonably priced and long lasting if cared for properly. My husband has his own batch of microfiber cloths for cleaning the cars and outside work. They, of course, get much dirtier than the house cloths. I wash those separately and sometimes will soak them a bit. Being there are so many different colors of these cloths, he has his colors and I have mine.
My favorite are the ones I bought at Dollar Tree, four in a pack for $1.00. I found them in the automotive department.
By it's.only.me from Northeast PA
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Microfiber is the economic solution to cleaning, though it might not seem like it. Microfiber materials are more expensive at the initial point of purchase, but they are long lasting and efficient cleaners.
Like many others, I have discovered the glory of microfiber cloths and I use them everywhere and have been for years. One tip that has really helped to eliminate the use of paper towels, is to use a rubber band and attach a microfiber cloth to each one of my cleaning bottles
To clean glass mirrors and windows, I use a microfiber cloth. Wet the cloth well and wring out as much water as you can.
Instead of buying expensive furniture polishes, just buy 2 microfiber cloths from the super market. Wet 1 of them wring it out so its just damp and use that to wipe over the furniture and dry with the other one. I do this because I get bad dermatitis on my hands.
I put several microfiber cloths in a basket in each bathroom. We use them for drying our hands and for cleaning.
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I actually have a question about the purple rags. I've read so many stories about how wonderful they are, how they save time, work great, and clean practically anything anytime no matter how dirty it is.
I've wanted to purchase them, but wondered what makes them work so well. Everything I have read doesn't mention anything about using with a cleaner. So does it have cleaner on it already, pretreated or something? If not, how does it do so well with no cleaner? Do you just use whatever cleaner you would have been using anyway?
By Julie from TX
Microfiber was created in Germany to be used without chemicals at all. They have 200,000 dirt and bacteria grabbing dots per square inch; you do NOT have to use ANYTHING at all with them to clean.
You can go to www.qvc.com or www.hsn.com and email for when problem solutions come on or Don Aslett. He is the Pres of the largest janitorial company in the USA; they have used them for YEARS to save $! He also sells mops: and the one I got is a tubular steel with thick pads that stick to the flat head like velcro; works FANTASTICALLY! The only thing you cannot do is to use bleach on them, or use any fabric softener on them.
I think the purple rags are what FlyLady sells on her site. They are just microfiber, which doesn't leave any lint and tends to polish stuff nice.
You can now buy microfiber cloths at the Dollar Store, sometimes 2 or 3 to a package. They work great!
Use no cleaners with them, sometimes you may want to dampen one corner with water to rub on a dirtier item. I use the cloths on my HDTV, it's the best thing ever! Some cleaners can damage the screen, but microfibre leaves it as good as new.
I hate the feeling of microfiber towels or cleaning cloths. Is there anything that takes that pinchy feeling away?
By Donna
