You don't have to look far to find recommendations to clean with microfiber cloths.
From windows to bathtubs to floors, cleaning experts continue to recommend this specific cleaning tool. So, why is it better? And how does it work? We asked Green Cleaning Coach Leslie Reichert, a longtime fan of microfiber, to tell us all about it.
Why use microfiber?
All microfiber is not equal
“With microfiber, you get what you pay for,” Reichert said. “Bargain microfiber has fewer fibers, around 50,000 per square inch. Since it’s the fibers that do the work, bargain cloths do not clean as well as quality cloths, nor do they last as long — only about 50 washings. I use quality microfiber cloths like e-cloth. To me, it’s the gold standard in microfiber. It has 3.1 million fibers per square inch and lasts for 300 washings!”
How does microfiber work?
With millions of fibers, microfiber lifts and holds dirt, grease, grime, liquids and bacteria. These fibers include both positive-charged polyester fibers and negative-charged nylon fibers that actually attract and pull up whatever is on the surface you’re cleaning.
Types of microfiber products
Some microfiber manufacturers have developed products with fibers specifically designed for each task—scrubbing floors, dusting and cleaning hard surfaces throughout the house, from wood floors to tile to glass to stainless steel.
Use these for dusting items like the television or picture frames.
Use these for cleaning hard surfaces like kitchen cabinets and counter tops.
Use this to clean hardwood floors as well as tile and glass.
Use this to clean stainless objects like the outside of the refrigerator.
How to use microfiber
How to clean it
For an interesting interview on microfiber with industry expert Allan Covecchio, CEO of TADGreen, check out Reichert’s podcast.
For more cleaning items we love, check out this mop and read why we love it and read our round-up of the best vacuums HGTV stars can't live without.
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