Why are Microfiber Towels Better for Cleaning?

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Microfiber is no new invention – you’ve probably heard about the wide variety of products offered in this material: microfiber towels, mops, and even bed sheets. With the vast array of products available in a huge variety of materials, are you left questioning the difference between microfiber cloth and its cotton counterparts? Which material is better?

The difference it has made in the cleaning world is significant. Both durable and long-lasting, microfiber cloth outcompetes standard cloth competitors in picking up dirt and dust.

The materials that make up microfiber cloth and the way it is manufactured make microfiber much more ambitious than the standard cloth used in most towels and mops. Microfiber cloth comes from polyester and polyamide fibers (think plastic) which are split into extremely thin threads (the size of 1/16 the diameter of a strand of human hair) and then woven together.

While its use in bed linens is a rising subject of conversation, the most significant use of microfiber cloth is how well it performs in getting surfaces and floors looking clean, and actually ridding them of bacteria and contamination. Interestingly, microfiber can remove 99% of bacteria, compared to the 30% that conventional supplies can expel.

Microfiber cloth is a much better cleaning tool because:

1. The surface area of a microfiber cloth is much different than others. Because it is tightly woven with very small threads, microfiber can get into cracks and areas that normal cloth can’t reach, giving microfiber greater cleaning abilities.

2. Most towels and mops ultimately just spread dirt, dust, and other raised particles. Microfiber cloth produces static electricity, which allows the material to actually pick up the dirt and dust, leaving the area much cleaner.

3. Microfiber cloth is much more absorbent than its standard cloth counterparts. Fun fact: microfiber cloth can hold six times its own weight in fluid. So, if there is a spill, would you rather use microfiber cloth or supplies that won’t get the job done?

4. The plastic in microfiber cloths make it much stronger and more durable than other types of cloth. Because of its strength, it has a much longer lifespan and can withstand the tough task of disinfection.

5. Microfiber cloth also gets clean and dry quicker than other products. In fact, the process of cleaning and drying a microfiber mop is about three times faster than materials in traditional mops.

In other words, microfiber gets the job done, lasts longer, and is quick to clean and dry.

Whether you’re in the restaurant industry and need microfiber towels or you’re in the medical industry and need microfiber wet mops, handles, and buckets, Dempsey has the supplies for you. At Dempsey, we offer microfiber towels and mops for all your cleaning needs.

While microfiber cloth may be quick to clean and dry, one common issue when individuals purchase microfiber materials is that they get damaged in the process. This ruins the fibers and shortens the lifespan of the product. While microfiber is more durable than standard supplies, just like any other material, it has specific cleaning requirements. Therefore, leave it to professionals to clean your microfiber materials. At Dempsey, not only do we provide high quality microfiber towels and mops, we also offer commercial laundry services so you can leave the cleaning of your microfiber cloth to us.

Contact us today at 1-800-378-8060 to learn more about the microfiber advantage and get started with a more effective janitorial program.