What Is Microfiber?

First, let’s look at what microfiber is. Microfiber is defined as any fiber that is 1 denier or less (denier is a measurement of fineness equal to a unit of fiber weighing one gram for each 9000 meters). To put that into perspective, microfiber is approximately 1/100th the diameter of a human hair and 1/20th the diameter of a strand of silk. There are approximately 200,000 fibers in one square inch of a typical microfiber towel. High Quality microfiber used for cleaning is often 0.5 denier or smaller. That creates a lot of surface area in which to absorb liquid or hold dust and dirt.

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In cleaning products microfiber is a blend of polyester and polyamide (nylon). In higher quality cleaning textiles the fiber is split during the manufacturing process to produce spaces in each fiber. If you were to look at a cross section of split microfiber it would look like an asterisk. It’s the split fiber working in conjunction with the space between them that do the work. They pick up and hold the dust and dirt, and absorb liquid. Lower quality microfiber cleaning products may not be split (neither is microfiber clothing or furniture because you don’t want them to be absorbent).

Are there different types of microfiber cloths? Of course! Microfiber is a tool for cleaning and like any task, cleaning is easier when you’re using the right tools. Whether you’re scrubbing heavy soil areas like bathrooms or kitchens, or dusting delicate keepsakes, there’s a type of microfiber designed for that task.

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 microfiber cloth to use:

1. The type of surface you'll be cleaning. For example, you would clean a mirror with a different type of microfiber cloth than you would if you were cleaning a sink.

2. The type of soil you'll be cleaning. 

   Heavy duty soil requires heavy duty microfiber cloths. 

Three types of microfiber cleaning cloths:

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 texture 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. 

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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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