The New Home Ec
My Favorite Cleaning Tool
I have a secret cleaning weapon that is a cost saver and is eco-friendly. It’s hands down my favorite tool for cleaning my home and for use during DIY projects. Want in on my secret?
Home Depot sells these giant packs of 24 blue microfiber cloths for about $10. The pack will last you about two years in my experience and I’ve noticed that I’m buying about 1/4 the amount of paper towels that I used to. That is real cost savings and super environmentally friendly! I’ve tried other microfiber towels before, but I always come back to these. Not too thick, not too thin. Just the right size (bigger than a washcloth, but not as big as a hand towel).
I use them for washing windows and mirrors, dusting, quick floor wipe-downs, mopping up spills, cleaning counters in the kitchen, cleaning my bathroom top to bottom, and wiping down the upholstery of my sofas (after spraying with Folex!)
They hold up to washing (and drying in the dryer!) really well. They’re always good as new after a washing. If we had more room in our apartment, I’d buy two or three of these packs to last me through the end of the decade. :) Enjoy!
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Sarah Perry commented on Oct 14 11 at 8:43 pmIf you love those you might be interested in checking Norwex out. Microfiber cloths that are also anti-microbial. They don’t just wipe up everything, but clean without the use of a cleanser. They also have them for faces, too.
Aditi commented on Oct 15 11 at 8:43 pmI’m curious – how come they only last two years? It would seem that you should be able to wash them and reuse them for much longer (extend the life of anything by skipping the dryer – and microfiber dries really fast too). personally, I LOVE the Purple Rags from Flylady.net – they’re hands-down the best I’ve tried (and I’ve wasted my money and time on far more brands than I care to admit). And they definitely last more than 2years making them more economical and ecofriendly in the long run!
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