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Microfiber Basics

By HC Staff

Use microfiber to clean glass, windows and chrome using water only.

 

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Use microfiber cloths for flat surface dusting. Microfiber captures and holds more dust than conventional materials without the use of chemical treatments.

 

Microfiber wipes have been shown to remove 96 percent of bacteria using water only (Daniels & Associates, Toronto).

Use microfiber flat mops to maximize bacterial removal, cleaning and productivity. Did you know that studies show microfiber flat mops clean twice as fast as string mops?

Microfiber is highly durable and may be laundered like any other cloth, but should never be washed with fabric softeners or items containing Velcro®.

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Microfiber Basics:  Created on September 26th, 2004.  Last Modified on January 2nd, 2010