Microfiber cloths

lucille · 06-02-2008, 12:46 PM

I saw an interesting article on microfiber cloths this morning. What was interesting is supposedly they work just fine with just water. They remove most of the germs and bacteria either alone or just with water and the mechanical action of the microfiber cloth.

I had been using them with cleaners and found you needed about half as much cleaner. I tried one with a bit of water and they do seem to get things extremely clean even without the cleaner.

Just think how much you could save if you could ditch most of your cleaners.

hermione · 06-02-2008, 07:33 PM

lol ... I thought the thread title read "microfiber clothes" and I was like, that sounds interesting...

Anyways, thanks for that useful tidbit. We have a few microfiber cloths; I'll have to use them more. I'm always worried about using cleaning agents because we have pets.

Boz · 06-02-2008, 09:29 PM

I've used the microfiber mop pads when they first became available, maybe 6 years ago. I'm still using the original set of two I purchased. I rarely have to sweep. I just run the damp mop over the floor and push any debris towards one area of the floor, to pick up later. I just remove the pad from the mop head and pick up the collected dirt and deposit it into the garbage. I do rinse the pad out with soap and put out on the patio when I'm finished. Sometimes, I launder it. I also rinse the pad out, occasionally, as I mop. At the most, if I feel something more is required, I will use vinegar. Vinegar works well on many surfaces which won't be striped of oils, such as, wood, or etch by acids, such as, marble and other types of stone.

I do use a slightly damp micro fiber cloth on my granite, then dry with another microfiber cloth.

I also clean my sinks, tub, shower walls. It works quite well. Just don't use fabric softener when laundering them, it changes it's texture and absorbancy. Not a problem for me, as I usually use vinegar in place of fabric softener.

khorrell · 06-03-2008, 03:29 AM

I have a few, and I have a question. One wash, I put my microfiber cloths in with the regular linens and now they have bits of stuff in them. This makes the cloths unsuitable for anything that might scratch. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks...I should use them more, too!

jdp · 06-03-2008, 05:37 AM

Love 'em. Never use cleaner with them.

lucille · 06-04-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by khorrell

I have a few, and I have a question. One wash, I put my microfiber cloths in with the regular linens and now they have bits of stuff in them. This makes the cloths unsuitable for anything that might scratch. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks...I should use them more, too!

What kind of bits?
I have gotten lint in mine by washing them in the regular load. I am probably going to start running them in their own load and hanging them to dry in the future.

frugal_one · 06-04-2008, 06:44 AM

we use microfiber liners in cloth diapers for our baby. works great!

khorrell · 06-04-2008, 10:58 AM

I'm not sure what the stuff is, it sort of looks like bits of mulch. Which is not unlikely, given that my 4 kids spend a ton of time outdoors and are forever bringing home pockets of organic stuff.

Boz · 06-16-2008, 01:47 AM

I would try to hand pluck everything visible, then only wash them with materials that don't hold onto things like mulch, such as, jeans, or sheets. Eventually, the microfiber cloths will expell all those nasty, scratchy things in the rinse water and you'll be able to use them again. If that fails to do the trick, I imagine they're now a shop towel, clean outside items with, or use for tool clean-up.

Jason830 · 06-19-2008, 07:01 AM

I just use microfiber for athletic activities...but nonetheless I love it.

06-02-2008, 12:46 PM	#1
lucille Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 511 Reputation: (33)	Microfiber cloths I saw an interesting article on microfiber cloths this morning. What was interesting is supposedly they work just fine with just water. They remove most of the germs and bacteria either alone or just with water and the mechanical action of the microfiber cloth. I had been using them with cleaners and found you needed about half as much cleaner. I tried one with a bit of water and they do seem to get things extremely clean even without the cleaner. Just think how much you could save if you could ditch most of your cleaners. __________________ Dark Style Blog http://darkstyleblog.blogspot.com/

06-02-2008, 07:33 PM	#2
hermione Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 414 Reputation: (141)	lol ... I thought the thread title read "microfiber clothes" and I was like, that sounds interesting... Anyways, thanks for that useful tidbit. We have a few microfiber cloths; I'll have to use them more. I'm always worried about using cleaning agents because we have pets. __________________ My blog: Pecuniarities ~ Creative frugal living and personal finance My CafePress Store: Mozartini \| Follow me on Twitter!

06-02-2008, 09:29 PM	#3
Boz Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: (10)	Microfiber cloths I've used the microfiber mop pads when they first became available, maybe 6 years ago. I'm still using the original set of two I purchased. I rarely have to sweep. I just run the damp mop over the floor and push any debris towards one area of the floor, to pick up later. I just remove the pad from the mop head and pick up the collected dirt and deposit it into the garbage. I do rinse the pad out with soap and put out on the patio when I'm finished. Sometimes, I launder it. I also rinse the pad out, occasionally, as I mop. At the most, if I feel something more is required, I will use vinegar. Vinegar works well on many surfaces which won't be striped of oils, such as, wood, or etch by acids, such as, marble and other types of stone. I do use a slightly damp micro fiber cloth on my granite, then dry with another microfiber cloth. I also clean my sinks, tub, shower walls. It works quite well. Just don't use fabric softener when laundering them, it changes it's texture and absorbancy. Not a problem for me, as I usually use vinegar in place of fabric softener.

06-19-2008, 07:01 AM	#10
Jason830 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 42 Reputation: (10)	I just use microfiber for athletic activities...but nonetheless I love it. __________________ Financial Consultant with a concentration in debt counseling.

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06-03-2008, 03:29 AM	#4
khorrell Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 439 Reputation: (60)	I have a few, and I have a question. One wash, I put my microfiber cloths in with the regular linens and now they have bits of stuff in them. This makes the cloths unsuitable for anything that might scratch. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks...I should use them more, too!

06-03-2008, 05:37 AM	#5
jdp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 205 Reputation: (24)	Love 'em. Never use cleaner with them.

06-04-2008, 06:44 AM	#7
frugal_one Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: (10)	we use microfiber liners in cloth diapers for our baby. works great!

06-04-2008, 10:58 AM	#8
khorrell Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 439 Reputation: (60)	I'm not sure what the stuff is, it sort of looks like bits of mulch. Which is not unlikely, given that my 4 kids spend a ton of time outdoors and are forever bringing home pockets of organic stuff.

06-16-2008, 01:47 AM	#9
Boz Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: (10)	I would try to hand pluck everything visible, then only wash them with materials that don't hold onto things like mulch, such as, jeans, or sheets. Eventually, the microfiber cloths will expell all those nasty, scratchy things in the rinse water and you'll be able to use them again. If that fails to do the trick, I imagine they're now a shop towel, clean outside items with, or use for tool clean-up.