Microfiber cloths are not only popular among housewives, but also cleaning experts recommend using microfiber cloths to clean the house.
The ability to absorb and remove bacteria makes microfiber cloth widely used to clean homes such as window surfaces, kitchen countertops, bathtubs, and even floors.
Reporting from Today, using microfiber cloths can help save money because these cloths are reusable and durable.
According to Leslie Reichert, an eco-cleaning trainer, a regular rag has only about 50,000 lints per square inch so it's not optimal for cleaning the house and only lasts 50 washes.
However, a microfiber washcloth has 3.1 million fibers per square inch and can last up to 300 washes.
In addition, to wash fabrics, you don't need to use chemicals that are harmful to the environment, just running water.
How to use a microfiber cloth
Because it has millions of fibers, microfiber cloths can easily bind and hold dirt, oil, liquid, and bacteria on the surface of ceramic or glass.
The fibers in microfiber cloth are made up of positively charged polyester fibers and negatively charged nylon fibers which literally attract anything on the surface being cleaned.
To maximize cleaning, use only one side of the cloth at a time.
Meanwhile, to clean the dust that sticks, use a dry cloth. However, to clean the surface, it is best to wet the cloth first.
Types of microfiber products and their uses
There are many types of products made from microfiber that you can use according to your needs. Here are some microfiber cloth products that you can try:
-Microfiber gloves are used to wipe dust off glass surfaces, scrub floors, and other hard surfaces.
-Microfiber cloth for cleaning surfaces such as cupboards and countertops.
-A microfiber mop for cleaning hardwood, tile and glass floors.
-A stainless steel rag with microfiber material can be used to wipe stainless surfaces such as refrigerator doors.
How to clean microfiber products
When the microfiber cloth is finished, rinse the cloth in warm or hot water for 10-15 minutes.
You can find the recommended water temperature on the microfiber cloth care label. After the dirt is gone and the rinse water is clear, the microfiber cloth can be reused.
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If the microfiber cloth is used every day, it's a good idea to machine wash it once a week. However, avoid using bleach as it can damage the fibers of the fabric.
Microfiber cloth that has been used for a very long time will lose its ability to bind dirt and become smelly.
To make it look like new again, boil a cloth with a quarter cup of baking soda for 10-15 minutes.