Lesson 2 - How Microfibers Work 


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 How Microfibers Work: 

Microfiber is an ultra-fine yarn that is very strong, and virtually lint-free. A single fiber is approximately 1/20th the diameter of a strand of silk. Since the fiber is wedge-shaped and not round like cotton fibers, it grabs and holds the dust and soil efficiently. Microfibers are tough on dirt, yet gentle on the surface being cleaned.

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 Ordinary Cloth Fibers: 

* Tend to push dirt and dust around

* Leave residue behind on the surface being cleaning

* Hold very little dirt due to the round structure of the fiber

 Microfiber Facts: 

* A microfiber cloth holds 7 times its weight in liquid.

* Each fiber is 100 times finer than a human hair. (this is the secret of microfibers' incredible cleaning ability).

* Because of the wedge-shape, the open spaces between fibers holds dust and dirt until it's washed away with mild soap or detergent.

* The open spaces also allow large amounts of moisture to be collected into the cloths making them very absorbent.

* These same spaces allow for quicker drying time, eliminating much of the bacterial growth found in slow drying cloths.

* Using water helps emulsify soil making it easier for the microfiber cloth to pick it up.

* The result is a clean, streak free surface.



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