If you use microfiber cleaning cloths, then you've

probably discovered that there are different grades of cloth available for

different tasks. Most manufacturers will carry at least 3 different types of

microfiber cloths. So how do you know which one to choose?

Two things will help you to determine which type of

cloth to use: 1) the type of surface you'll be cleaning, and 2) the type of soil

you'll be cleaning.

1. Heavy-duty microfiber cloths are

   used for heavy-duty cleaning to remove deep soil and oils. These cloths are

   great for construction cleaning and locations like automotive shops.

   
   
   

2. Medium grade microfibers are used

   for dusting and medium-duty tasks like wiping countertops and sinks.

   
   
   

3. Microfiber cloths that have a suede-like

   texure are used for glass, mirrors and bright-work. These cloths are

   usually much thinner than the heavy-duty or medium grade cloths but are more

   tightly woven.

How do you know you're buying quality

microfiber cloths?

• Size. You should be able to fold the cloth in half,

  and then in half again. It should still be big enough to fit your entire hand.

  
  
  

• Polyester piping around the edge of the cloth. This

  helps the cloth to withstand many washings.
  
  

• Look for 80% polyester and 20% polyamide.

  
  
  

• Run the cloth across your hand. Does it seem to

  "catch"? This is caused by the dense fibers and indicates quality

  microfiber.
  
  

• Do a test. Take a small dab of hand lotion and smear

  it on a mirror. Then wipe with your cloth to see how many passes it takes to

  remove the lotion. A good quality microfiber cloth will remove the lotion in

  only one or two passes.

These aren't scientific ways to choose microfiber

cloths or test for quality, but "seeing is believing", and once you've used a

quality microfiber cloth and use the right cloth for the job, you'll immediately

see the difference.

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