Lesson 4 - How to Use and Care for 
 Microfiber Cloths and Mop Pads 


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 Streaks 



When cleaning with microfiber cloths, fill a spray bottle with water and spray a dry cloth rather than wetting the towel first, and then trying to wring it dry. If the cloth is too wet, streaks can result, especially on glass. The streaks are caused by water -- either too much or too little.

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Spray more water if necessary, and then use a clean, dry towel to clean and absorb the water. This method allows you to control the amount of liquid applied to the surface. Dry cloths clean better and absorb the liquid more effectively, leaving the surface clean, dry, and streak free. If you DO use a wet cloth, follow up by wiping with a dry microfiber cloth.

 Lint 



When you wash and dry your microfiber cloths or mop pads, be sure you wash and dry them without any other type of articles in the machine. Many people think that newly washed and dried microfiber towels will "lint". In reality, the towel has probably been washed or dried with other clothing, and has attracted lint to it from these other items. If you wash and dry your microfiber cloths and mop pads by themselves, you will find this linting problem has probably disappeared.

 Washing Microfibers: 



If the cloth becomes too dirty, it will begin to streak. It is then time to wash the cloth. Machine wash with laundry soap or hand wash with dish soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Air dry or put in dryer on low to medium heat.

NOTE: Never use any type of fabric softener or dryer sheet when cleaning or drying microfibers. The cloth will treat the fabric softener as if it was dirt. It will try to store the tiny particles of the softener in the towel fibers and may cause the cloth to be less effective.



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