Microfiber Cloths.
The more hygienic option for half the price – these cloths are inexpensive and end up looking cleaner for a longer period.
Ordinary cleaning cloths have small fibres made of cotton or a synthetic material like nylon. With that said, a microfiber cloth has far more fibres which are much smaller. Smaller fibres are more capable to attach themselves better to microscopic dust particles – whereas normal cloth fibres would simply brush past the dust particle.
Generally, it is best to boil a microfiber cloth in a saucepan and to avoid washing it with normal detergents – you have to ensure that these cloths are thoroughly cleaned after use to avoid spreading the dust particles and to prevent scratches. Provided that you look after your microfibre cloth – you should be able to technically get a good amount of mileage out of it.
Now to get a little more technical – these cloths are 10-50 times thinner than human hair, 50 times lighter than the fibre in a pair of stockings and have grains that are smaller than most bacteria.
The best way to use these kinds of cloths is to use them slightly wet for more general cleaning. When using it on your car it would probably be best to have a separate cloth and soapy water to wash all the dirt off. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and use a rubber squeegee to get the car almost dry. Use your microfibre cloth for an all over smear-free, sparkling finish.
So, remember:
- The fibres can absorb 7 times their weight in water
- A damp microfibre cloth can remove 98.9% of dirt
- Microfibres can be laundered and reused 400-500 times
- The fabric is quick drying, in one-third of the time
- The net-like structure beat cotton cloths by far
That’s really all it takes to clean your car. You can buy these cloths almost everywhere - including from us here at Start My Car! They really are something to add to your arsenal of cleaning when it comes to looking after your vehicle.