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Paper towels, sponges, glass cleaner, dusting spray… Most of us buy the same cleaning supplies over and over without a second thought. That’s just what it takes to keep a house clean, right?
Not necessarily! A lot of those products do the same few jobs: soak up spills, wipe away smudges, and pick up dust. And one good microfiber cloth can do each of those jobs better, often with just a little water.
Microfiber is made of thousands of super-fine fibers that soak up water (as much as six times their weight!) and grab onto dust and grime instead of pushing them around. I tested dozens of different cloths before I found the waffle-weave microfiber cloths I sell in my shop. That waffle texture gives them even more surface area, so they absorb more and dry faster. They come in three sizes, and you’ll see all three at work on this list.
Here are eight things you can take off your shopping list for good.
8 Things You Can Replace With Microfiber Cloths
1. Paper Towels
Paper towels are handy for spills and quick wipe-ups, but every sheet ends up in the trash, and the roll always seems to run out when you need it most. A microfiber kitchen towel or cleaning cloth soaks up spills in seconds, and it won’t shred or leave lint behind.
I have purchased these multiple times! I have even given them as gifts. They have really helped me cut down on my paper towel use. So great for so many things. Wash beautifully!Vicki R.
2. Cotton Dish Towels
Cotton dish towels start out fine, but after a few plates, they’re soaked, and you’re grabbing a second one. My microfiber kitchen towels keep absorbing dish after dish, and they leave your glassware free of lint and streaks.
I recently ordered the microfiber cloths, and they’re by far the best drying cloths I have ever owned. They are so absorbent and dry with practically one swipe. Much better than my cotton towels! I don’t have to reach for another towel as I used to while drying dishes or cleaning up after baking!Diane M.
3. Sponges
Sponges stay damp between uses, which is why they start to smell sour so fast, and before long you’re tossing one and opening a new pack. Microfiber dishcloths trap and lift food bits without scratching your dishes, and they dry quickly, so they stay fresh.
Great dishcloths. These little guys definitely do the job. Much better than a regular sponge. Plus, if you wring out the dishcloth and let it air-dry, there is no smell like a sponge.Teri P.
4. Glass Cleaner
If you’ve ever cleaned a mirror with glass cleaner and a paper towel and still ended up with streaks and lint, try two microfiber cleaning cloths and plain water instead. Dampen one cloth, wipe the glass, then buff it dry with a second cloth for a streak-free shine.
I absolutely love how easy it is to make my windows shine. I dampen the cloth, clean the window, and use a dry one to make it shine.Mary H.
5. Stainless Steel Spray
Stainless steel appliances show every fingerprint, and a spray made just for them is one more bottle to keep buying. For everyday smudges, all you need is a microfiber cleaning cloth and a little water. Wipe in the direction of the grain, then buff with a dry part of the cloth.
I’ve been using the microfiber cleaning cloths for about a month, and so far I really like them. They get marks off stainless steel appliances with just a little water. They dry quickly and don’t show stains. I’ve washed and dried them a few times, and they look new.Nina H.
6. Dusting Spray
Feather dusters and old rags tend to push dust around (or send it flying), which is why so many of us reach for a dusting spray to make it stick. A dry microfiber cleaning cloth traps the dust so it doesn’t end up right back on your furniture.
I haven’t had them long, but I am very impressed with them so far. I used them in my bedroom for dusting two nightstands, a dresser, and an armoire. Leaves a nice shine and I didn’t use any wax.Sally F.
7. Lens & Screen Wipes
Lens wipes come in little packets that run out fast, and screen cleaner sprays add up too. A dry microfiber dishcloth or cleaning cloth wipes smudges off your eyeglasses, phone, tablet, computer, and TV without scratching, and the dishcloths are small enough to tuck in a purse or desk drawer. For really smeared lenses, my homemade eyeglass cleaner comes together in seconds.
Jillee’s microfiber cloths are wonderful! The smallest size (10×10”), we use for cleaning the screens of our devices (iPad, iPhone, and MacBook). We do not use sprays; we just use the dry pad. The fingerprints come off more easily than with the advertised sprays, which only smear more than they remove the prints.B. Johnson
8. The Shower Squeegee
A squeegee is supposed to keep your shower clean, but it tends to leave drips and streaks behind. Instead, try wiping down your shower walls and glass doors with a microfiber kitchen towel or cleaning cloth after you shower. It soaks up the water and soapy residue before they can dry into water spots and soap scum, and it’s faster than a squeegee, too.
The microfiber cleaning cloths work great in the shower! We have very hard water, so I always squeegeed to save having to scrub the stains off, but these cloths work so much better! So glad I found them!Kaylene B.
Get Every Size in One Kit
Different jobs on this list call for different sizes, which is why my Microfiber Cloth Kit is the easiest way to get started. It comes with one pack of each size. The two kitchen towels handle spills, dishes, and the shower. The four cleaning cloths take care of glass, stainless steel, and dusting. And the four dishcloths take the place of your sponges and wipe your screens clean. You get to pick the color of each size, and for the holidays, you can even choose red or green kitchen towels.
Today is the last day to get my Microfiber Cloth Kit for 40% off! It’s $32.38 (regularly $53.97) until midnight.
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If you already know which size you’d use most, the individual packs are 30% off, and when you buy three packs of the same size, you’ll get a fourth pack free.
OGT Plus members save more, as always: 50% off the kit and 40% off the individual packs, plus free U.S. shipping on every order.
And remember, everything in my shop is backed by my money-back guarantee. If the cloths aren’t right for you, just reach out within 90 days for a full refund, no questions asked.
