Short answer: dampen the microfibre cloth lightly, wipe the surface with light pressure and dry it off with a dry cloth. The fine fibres pick up dirt, dust and grease and hold on to it, so you clean streak-free without chemicals. Choose a cloth that suits the surface and keep separate colours for separate rooms.
You want to clean and be done, not keep buffing until your arm gives up. Below you read how to use a microfibre cloth so it is right the first time.
What exactly is a microfibre cloth?
A microfibre cloth is made of extremely fine synthetic fibres, far thinner than a human hair. Those tiny fibres pick up dirt, dust and grease and hold it inside the cloth. That gets a surface properly clean without any chemicals at all.
Why water is usually enough
Because the fibres pick up the dirt themselves, in most cases you don't have to add anything at all. Water is enough.
That saves you cleaning product, and it saves you soap residue that comes back later as a thin haze on glass and mirrors.
Why does microfibre clean streak-free?
The secret is in the structure of the material. Thanks to the fine fibres the cloth cleans streak-free and surfaces start to shine. That goes for everyday cleaning around the house, and just as much for your windows. You get your windows streak-free without harsh cleaning products.
How do you use a microfibre cloth step by step?
There's no special technique to it. Four steps and you're done.
- Choose the right cloth. There are different types of microfibre cloths, each with their own properties. Take one that suits the surface you want to clean.
- Dampen the cloth lightly. That lets the fibres do their work. Water is enough, and only when it is really needed do you add a small amount of mild cleaning product.
- Clean the surface. Wipe with light pressure, in small circles. The fibres attract dust and dirt and hold on to it.
- Dry it off. Go over it once more with a dry cloth. That takes away the last moisture and brings out the shine.
One cloth per room keeps it simple
Use separate colours for separate surfaces. That way you always know which cloth has been where and you avoid cross-contamination.
Kitchen, bathroom, glass and furniture: give each of them their own colour and you never have to think about it again.
Which cloth do you choose for which surface?
On glass, mirrors and lacquered surfaces you work best with a clean, lint-free cloth and water alone. For kitchen cupboards and appliances the cloth can be a little damper. Not sure about a delicate surface? Try a small, out of sight spot first, then you know for certain the cloth won't do any damage.
Want to start off right? The Starter Pack with 4 Wonder Cloths gives you four colours to divide up. If you are cleaning a whole house, the set of 12 Wonder Cloths is more practical, because then there is a clean one waiting in every room.
How do you wash microfibre cloths without wearing them out?
- Don't use fabric softener. It cuts down how much the fibres can absorb.
- Wash at a low temperature, preferably without other fabrics, so no lint gets caught in them.
- Store the cloths in a clean, dry place. That extends their life.
For washing, use iZi-Wash Sheets, which dissolve completely and leave no residue in the fibres.
What do you gain compared with disposable wipes?
Microfibre cloths are hard-wearing, washable and long-lasting. You save on cleaning products and on disposable wipes, and you don't have to buy something new every week. The iZi-Clean Wonder Cloths are made exactly for this: streak-free results on every surface, time after time.
Why a set works better than a single cloth
With one cloth you keep walking back and forth to the tap. With a set you simply grab a clean one and carry on.
You clean faster, you don't move dirt from one room into the next, and at the end they all go into the wash together.
Frequently asked questions about microfibre cloths
Should I use a microfibre cloth wet or dry?
Lightly damp works best. Dirt and dust let go and the fibres pick it up straight away. Making it too wet leaves water behind that dries into spots. For drying off you take a dry cloth.
Do I still need cleaning product?
Usually not. The fibres pick up dirt, dust and grease themselves, so water is enough for most surfaces. For stubborn grease you can add a small amount of mild cleaning product.
Why can't you use fabric softener on microfibre cloths?
Fabric softener leaves a film around the fibres. That makes them absorb less moisture and you lose exactly the effect you use the cloth for. Wash them without fabric softener.
At what temperature do I wash my microfibre cloths?
Wash them at a low temperature and preferably separately from other fabrics. That stops lint from cotton or towels getting caught in the fibres.
Can I use the same cloth for the kitchen and the bathroom?
Better not. Use separate colours for separate rooms; it keeps things clear and prevents cross-contamination.
Can a microfibre cloth cause scratches?
The fibres are soft, but on a delicate or lacquered surface always try a small, out of sight spot first. Then you know for certain you won't damage anything.
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