Microfiber is a polyester fiber made up of filaments. Each filament has a width less than 1 denier – 1/3 the diameter of cotton and 100 times finer than a human hair. Fibers are twisted together to create yarns. Yarns are knitted or woven together to form Microfiber material. High quality Microfiber material contains filaments which have been split to enhance Microfiber’s cleaning effectiveness.
Microfiber is used to make non-woven and woven textiles for cleaning. The shape, size and combination of man-made microfibers are selected for specific characteristics which include softness, durability, and absorption. When high-quality microfiber is combined with the right knitting process it creates an exceptionally effective cleaning material.
Microfiber products used for consumer cleaning generally contain filaments which have been split to enhance Microfiber’s cleaning effectiveness. Many reduced quality microfiber priducts used for commercial cleaning are constructed of 100% non-split polyester microfiber. Microfiber fabrics are exceptionally soft and hold their shape well. This material can hold up to seven times its weight in water. Microfiber material has an extraordinary ability to absorb oil, and will not scratch even optical lenses unless it has retained grit or hard particles from prior use.
Microfiber cloths are used to clean photographic lenses since they absorb oily matter without being abrasive or leaving a residue.
Lint Free Microfiber is widely used by car detailers to handle tasks such as removing wax from paintwork, quick detailing, cleaning interior, cleaning glass, and drying. These products are also used in many professional cleaning applications. Microfiber such as flat mop pads and cleaning cloths are more economical for cleaning in professional settings since they last longer, require less chemical usage, less water usage, and less effort to use than current conventional cleaning products used.
In many household cleaning applications (washing floors, dusting, etc.) microfiber cleaning products can be used without detergents or cleaning solutions which would otherwise be used. Microfiber also absorbs fat and grease easily which makes it ideal for kitchen cleaning applications. Microfiber has a slight electrostatic charge which attracts dust like a magnet.
Microfiber cleaning products do not promote bacterial growth. They are perfect for cleaning on a microscopic level since bacteria is lifted from surfaces along with dirt. Testing surfaces after using microfiber products without chemicals to clean those surfaces lead a reduction of bacteria by 99%. A conventional cleaning material such as cotton reduced bacteria by only 33% on surfaces even while using a variety of non anti-bacterial chemicals.
Cleaning textiles made of microfiber should be washed in regular washing detergents. Powdered detergents do not fully dissolve and can clog the fibers. Oils found in fabric softener and self-softening detergents will clog up Microfiber and make them less effective. If you wash Microfiber until the oils or powder are removed then Microfiber returns to its prior cleaning effectiveness.
Microfiber can come in many forms such as sponges, mitts, towels and mops.
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