Do you wash your microfibre cleaning cloths properly? Find out how to avoid periodically throwing them away
Microfibre cloths are accessories that we use extensively every day for a thousand different chores at home: they are excellent for dusting and washing, as they capture dirt very well without risking scratching the most delicate surfaces. Furthermore, by being able to wash them, they us avoid wasting money - and polluting - by purchasing countless disposable alternatives, such as certain types of paper kitchen towels, for example.
Since these cloths therefore come into contact with different types of dirt over time, it is likely that even if we rinse and wash them with a little soap after each use, they will eventually give off bad odors or, worse still, mold will form between the fibers. What can we do about this? The most stubborn dirt can be removed with a simple technique, which also prevents mold from forming. Read on to find out more:
Video tutorial via @lacasadimattia/TikTok
A vital household product that should never be missing at home is gentle, perfumed bleach, that is, one that can also be used on colored garments, since there is no risk that it will ruin them. It's a technique that's also illustrated in this TikTok video, and it's worth a try.
All you need is a measure (one capful) of mild bleach, and a basin or sink or tub.
- Put the cloth flat in the basin or sink (with the drain closed), perhaps after removing the bulk of the dirt with a little soap and water, and having rinsed and wrung it out.
- Pour the cap of mild bleach over it. This, which also has a pleasant fragrance, contains hydrogen peroxide which, when it comes in contact with the dirt residue between the fibers of the cloth, will produce a light foam. Make sure to soak the whole cloth by pouring the bleach onto the material.
- Add hot water to submerge the cloth.
- Wearing kitchen gloves or even using an old wooden spoon, move the cloth about in the water a little.
- Leave to soak for 30 minutes. You can add a drop of detergent but always avoid mixing bleach with vinegar.
- Rinse well, wring out and dry and your cloth will be as good as new.
This way you will make your microfibre cloths last much longer, saving money and avoiding polluting the environment. And if you always keep your cloths sanitized in this way, your house cleaning will be more hygienic.
