Short answer: soak a new iZi-Clean cloth once for 15 minutes in lukewarm or warm water and wring it out well. After that, water is enough for most jobs. Wash at 40 degrees with no fabric softener, no liquid detergent and no tumble dryer. Handle them gently: they're woven, so sharp edges can snag the threads.
Below you'll find exactly how to break a new cloth in, how to wash it and how to keep it looking good for as long as possible.
What do you do with a new cloth before first use?
- Soak the new cloth once for 15 minutes in lukewarm or warm water
- Wring the cloth out well before use
This step applies to new cloths only. After that your iZi-Clean Wonder Cloth is ready to use straight away.
Soak once, then simply use
Soaking opens up the fibres so they absorb at full strength from the very first go. Wringing it out properly matters just as much: a cloth that's too wet smears instead of absorbing.
Do you need a cleaning product?
Water on its own is usually enough. If you do want to add something, vinegar, washing-up liquid or an all-purpose cleaner are all fine. Leave caustic products such as bleach and ammonia on the shelf.
How do you wash the cloths?
- Sort by colour, in case the dyes run
- Wash with iZi-Wash Sheets
- Or wash with laundry powder and add a dash of vinegar instead of fabric softener
- Wash at 40 degrees
- No fabric softener
- No liquid detergent
- No pods or detergent beads
- No caustic cleaning products such as bleach or ammonia
- Not in the dryer
The iZi-Wash Sheets are the easiest choice here: you drop a sheet in with the wash and that's it. Take a look at the laundry sheets collection for the different scents.
Washing without hassle
One sheet in the drum, no cap, no spills and no fabric softener. Exactly what your cloths need to keep absorbing the way they did on day one.
Why do these cloths need handling with care?
Because iZi-Clean cloths are woven, they're sensitive to sharp edges, corners and rough surfaces. Drying a serrated knife or wiping an unfinished windowsill can pull the threads. The cloth still works perfectly well afterwards, it just doesn't look as smart.
Rough edges are the only enemy
Knives, rough wood and unfinished windowsills pull threads out of the weave. Keep an old cloth aside for those jobs and your good set stays looking new.
Why don't we make a tougher cloth that shrugs off sharp edges?
Because it really is one or the other. A coarser, tougher weave never reaches the same clarity. We'd rather you got a spotless finish on your glass and your worktops.
How long does a cloth last?
That depends on how you use them and how you look after them. Quality drops off over time, as it does with any fabric. Stick to the washing instructions above and they'll stay absorbent for longest. If your question isn't covered here, take a look at the frequently asked questions.
Frequently asked questions about using and washing iZi-Clean cloths
Do I have to soak a new cloth first?
Yes. Soak a new iZi-Clean cloth once for 15 minutes in lukewarm or warm water, then wring it out well. You only have to do it once, and only with new cloths.
What cleaning product can I use?
Water on its own is usually enough. If you do want to add something, use vinegar, washing-up liquid or an all-purpose cleaner. Caustic products such as bleach and ammonia are out.
Which programme should I wash the cloths on?
At 40 degrees, with no fabric softener and no liquid detergent, pods or beads. Wash with iZi-Wash Sheets, or with laundry powder and a dash of vinegar instead of fabric softener.
Can the cloths go in the tumble dryer?
No. Let them air dry and the fibres keep their structure.
Why do I have to sort by colour?
Because the colours can run. Wash coloured cloths together.
My cloth has a pulled thread. Is it ruined?
No. The cloths are woven, so sharp edges and rough surfaces can snag them. A pulled thread is a shame to look at, but the cloth still works perfectly well.
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