Cloth and Duster in One

Dusting with a feather duster or even a Swiffer may not be enough to keep your furniture, tables, and shelves clean. Sometimes it helps to wipe the areas with a cloth afterwards, but then you end up taking up twice as much time. The answer lies in a tool that is both a cloth and duster in one. Read on to find out how to use this product to cut your cleaning time in half.

How it Works

Microfiber, as the name suggests, is a type of fabric that includes thousands of small, wedge-shaped fibers. The fibers are hundreds of times finer than even a human hair and are capable of attracting dust and dirt without letting go.

It’s almost like having a toothbrush with thousands of bristles – the more bristles, the better it cleans!

Uses

There are a variety of dusting cloths on the market that can be used wet or dry to pick up dust and create a clean surface. They are typically made of microfiber and can therefore both attract dust and wipe surfaces, much like a cloth. Used dry, the microfiber cloth will have the same effect as a duster. However, when wet, it works like both a duster and a cloth, allowing you to wipe surfaces and simultaneously dust and clean. The wetness helps to trap the dust instead of simply pushing it around. Moreover, you don’t need to use a cleaning solution to get surfaces to shine, although you can if you want.

Features to Look For

While it sounds surprising, not all microfiber cloths have the same capacity to clean. If you want the power of a cloth and duster in one, certain brand names are better than others. The first characteristic to look for in a microfiber cloth is how well it attracts dust. Some are far more effective than others. The second is how well it washes – if you want to get your money’s worth, you should be able to wash and reuse the cloth again and again. Finally, the last characteristics to look for when selecting a microfiber cloth are aesthetic and tactile: color, stiffness, thickness, and softness.

Tips

• Microfiber cloths can be used in any area of your home. In the kitchen, they work well to clean counter surfaces and even stovetops, where heavy scrubbing is usually needed with a regular cloth. In the bathroom, you can use a microfiber cloth and duster in one to clean the tub, sink, toilet seat, fixtures, and shower.
• A microfiber cloth attracts dust so strongly that you will probably wonder how to get rid of the dust after you’re done dusting. You can try shaking the cloth outside, rinsing it in warm water, or washing it and hanging it to dry.
• When washing your microfiber cloth and duster in one, do not use fabric softener. It will clog up the fibers in the cloth and make it less effective. If you don’t want to take any chances with your cloth in the washing machine, simply wash it by hand in warm water and dish soap.