Microfiber Cloths and Homemade Cleaners
I mentioned the dirty rag bin that Sammy was napping in yesterday. I thought that I might elaborate a bit:
Microfiber cloths are one of my favorite things. I bought a pack of about 25 for less than $10 in the automotive department at Sam’s Club.
I wanted to try them, I wanted to like them. I didn’t expect to love them. I love them. I use them dry or damp, depending on the job I am attacking. I love the streak-free finish on windows and glass.
It is important to wash them in a load of microfiber cloths alone. If you wash them with other clothing or towels, particles and fibers from those items will cling to the microfiber and make them less effective. Also, don’t use fabric softener as the oils will attach to the fibers of the cloths taking away some of their awesomeness. I designated a bucket for clean cloths and one for dirty ones, once the dirty pile is large enough to make a decent load for the washer, I do a load. Simple as that.
With these microfiber cloths, I also use my homemade non-toxic cleaners:
All Purpose Cleaning Spray
32 oz water in a clean spray bottle
2 T natural dish soap, I used Mrs. Meyers Lemon Verbena
20 drops Grapefruit Seed Extract (which can be found in vitamin and supplement section of your local health food store) to disinfect
Optional: add 5-10 drops of essential oil for fragrance. I found that the Mrs. Meyers was fragrant enough, I don’t need to add any additional fragrance.
Give the bottle a shake and you are ready to roll!
Window Cleaner
1/2 t natural liquid detergent, I use Mrs. Meyers again
3 t white vinegar
2 c water
Mix in spray bottle and use! I really like it.
I like the way they work and they are inexpensive to make. I found the spray bottles at Sam’s Club too.
I didn’t know that about not washing them with other materials. yikes. Thanks!
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: ) You are welcome!
I like microfiber clothes, but I hate the way they feel in my hands. Why is that?
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Jason, I don’t know, but I know exactly what you mean!
ya, microfiber rags are great for in the garage and cleaning stuff.
cool recipes for the cleaning supplies also.