Short answer: an iZi-Clean Wonder Cloth traps dirt instead of pushing it about. Millions of ultra-fine fibres with a hook-and-loop structure grab dust, grease and moisture and hold on to them. So plain water is enough for most jobs, and the surface stays streak-free, even once it dries.
You clean, you walk away, and the moment the surface dries the smears are back. Here's where that comes from, and how the right cloth stops it.
What does a Wonder Cloth do differently from an ordinary cloth?
A cotton cloth glides over the surface and pushes the dirt ahead of it. What you think you're wiping away, you're really just spreading around. An iZi-Clean Wonder Cloth is built from ultra-fine fibres shaped like tiny hooks and loops. They grab dust, grease and moisture and only let go when you rinse or wash the cloth.
The difference is in the fibre
The fibres are many times thinner than a human hair. That creates an enormous contact surface, which lifts dirt out of the pores. You rub less hard and you finish sooner.
Why is plain water often enough?
Because the cloth loosens and absorbs the dirt mechanically, you don't have to dissolve it chemically. A damp cloth handles most of the house. That saves sprays in the cupboard, smells in the air and chemicals down the drain.
For baked-on grease in the kitchen you can add a mild product. Nothing stronger is needed. Have a look at our guide to streak-free cleaning for the approach surface by surface.
Why do glass, mirrors and stainless steel stay streak-free?
Streaks appear when a thin film of water carrying dissolved dirt is left behind and shows up as it dries. The fibres spread the moisture evenly and absorb it straight away, so nothing is left to dry on. On glass, stainless steel, mirrors and polished wood you can see it immediately.
For windows and mirrors the combination works best: wipe with a damp cloth first, then dry off with a dry one. See also our guide to cleaning mirrors streak-free.
Four colours, four zones
Work with a set colour for each room. That way the cloth from the loo never ends up on the kitchen worktop. It costs you no extra time and it keeps your home noticeably more hygienic.
How do you stop dragging dirt from one room into the next?
With a colour code. Give every room its own colour and stick to it. A set-up that works well:
- Blue for the bathroom
- Pink for the kitchen
- Light grey for general surfaces
- Anthracite for the car
If you want enough cloths in one go to keep that going, have a look at the complete Wonder Cloth collection.
What do you gain from a cloth that lasts hundreds of washes?
A cloth you keep washing is one you don't keep buying. It replaces a stack of kitchen roll and disposable wipes, and you buy less cleaning product. That saves money and it saves waste.
Cleaning and drying are two jobs
An iZi-Dry Towel M of 60 x 40 cm holds a lot of water and is made for drying off. Paired with the Wonder Cloth you finish the round in one go: wipe, dry, done.
The iZi-Dry Towel M, 60 x 40 cm is the obvious partner for the shower, the taps and the worktop.
How do you wash your Wonder Cloths without ruining them?
- Wash at 40 degrees, without fabric softener
- Sort by colour, especially for the first few washes
- Let them air dry and don't iron them
- Wash after a big session, or every one to two weeks
Fabric softener leaves a film on the fibres. The cloth then feels soft but absorbs far less, and absorbing is exactly what you bought it for.
Wonder Cloths: your questions answered
Why an iZi-Clean Wonder Cloth and not an ordinary cloth?
An ordinary cloth mostly pushes dirt back and forth and leaves streaks as it dries. The ultra-fine fibres of the Wonder Cloth trap dust, grease and moisture and hold on to them until you rinse or wash the cloth. That keeps the surface clear, even as it dries.
Do I need a cleaning product?
For most jobs water is enough. The fibres do the work. For stubborn grease you can add a mild product. Harsh chemicals aren't needed and can damage the fibres.
How often should I wash the cloths?
After a big cleaning session, or every one to two weeks with normal use. A clean cloth absorbs more and lasts longer.
How do I wash the cloths without ruining them?
Wash at 40 degrees without fabric softener. Fabric softener leaves a film on the fibres, which makes them absorb less. Let the cloths air dry and don't iron them.
Are Wonder Cloths really cheaper than disposable wipes?
Yes. One cloth lasts hundreds of washes, so it replaces a big stack of kitchen roll and disposable wipes. You buy fewer sprays and throw less away.
Can I use them on delicate surfaces?
Yes. The fibres are softer than cotton, so they're fine on screens, glasses, lacquered wood and polished metal. Do steer clear of sharp edges, because a woven cloth can snag on them.
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