Microfiber cloths are typically made of polyester and polyamide fibers, which have a smaller diameter than a single human hair. This accounts for the ‘micro’ part of the name. Since their introduction as cleaning tools a couple of decades ago, they have revolutionized the cleaning industry because they are vastly superior to traditional cleaning cloths. Here are some of the advantages they have over their traditional counterparts.
Microfiber saves on water and cleaning agents
These miraculous cloths use between 10 and 20 times less water than traditional cloths. This is an astounding savings on a resource that is in short supply in some places on earth. In addition, their cleaning properties are such that little, if any, cleaning agent needs to be added to them to clean the surface of all dirt and debris. This makes them more hygienic and makes it much easier to clean after the job is done. Just wring out the dirt with soap and water, and it’s ready to go again.
Environmentally friendly
You don’t need to soak microfiber cloths with water or cleaning solvent for them to be effective. Simple dampness works fine. This is not just a benefit during actual cleaning. Because they use far less water than conventional mops and cloths, they help conserve natural resources. Over time and in volume, these savings become considerable and really benefit the environment.
Multi-purpose cloths
Microfiber cloths are exceptionally light cloths that can be used for many other tasks besides cleaning up spills and shining surfaces. You can use them for dusting, cleaning glass and mirrors, polishing bathroom surfaces, removing grime, and drying dishes as they come out of the dishwasher.
Much better cleaning
One of the biggest benefits of using microfiber cloths is that their tiny fibers attract and hold the smallest particles of dirt and dander. Conventional cloths lack the microstructure and are less effective in removing the smaller dust particles from the surface. The affinity between one microfiber and one particle of dust is so effective because there are many microfibers in the construction of one cleaning cloth.
The result is a magnetic attraction between the microfiber cloth and dirt particles making it a super effective cleaning tool. This same construction allows microfiber cloths to get into tiny nooks and crannies that bulkier cloths simply cannot get to. This design is another reason they are the superior choice over traditional cleaning cloths.
For more information about dusting with microfiber cloths, please read Eliminate Dust to Improve Indoor Air Quality.
