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Post by deshacrafts on Mar 17, 2017 19:52:03 GMT
I don't use these for cleaning because the feel of them gives me the creeps. I use white terry shop towels that get washed after every use (I have about 60 of them). I was reading the newest Real Simple magazine that all I am doing is pushing the germs around. So I guess my question is, if I am using cleaner and a clean towel to wipe down my counters or whatever, how am I spreading the germs around any more than the microfiber cloth.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Mar 17, 2017 19:55:06 GMT
I hear you on the feel of those microfiber cloths. I just got a shiver thinking about them!!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 17, 2017 20:10:14 GMT
Because the cotton towels don't absorb and contain the bacteria as completely as the microfiber towels do. Even if you're using a clean cloth each time, some of the contaminated liquid gets left behind. Because the microfibers pick up and hold more, there is less to smear around.
If you read the fine print on most of the commercial cleaners and bleach sprays, etc. it says the stuff has to sit WET on the surface of the sink, counter, etc. for something like TEN MINUTES to kill all or most of the bacteria. So if you spray and then ten seconds later wipe across it with a paper towel or cotton cloth, that bacteria isn't dead and it is just getting spread around.
And then on top of that, most of them say that if the surface is then to be used for food prep, the chemicals need to be rinsed off after sanitizing too.
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Post by Zee on Mar 17, 2017 20:43:13 GMT
If you haven't died yet, your current routine is probably just fine.
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Post by rickmer on Mar 17, 2017 20:45:16 GMT
I hate those microfibre cloths... my hands are so dry and they just feel gross against my skin.
what kinda germs are you talking about? I don't use any type of anti-bacterial cleaner on my counters at all. the only thing I really worry about is raw chicken juice. I do keep a separate cutting board for raw meat, which goes in the dishwasher. other than that, I just wipe my counters with whatever cloth is handy and warm water.
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Post by Lexica on Mar 17, 2017 21:10:33 GMT
I do use microfiber clothes, and I have to put disposable gloves on first because the feeling gets to me too. I also use a steam to spray the kitchen countertops down. If I am going to be cooking, I will hit them with a vinegar spray, then a white cloth to get rid of the rest of the residue. Then I sanitize the countertop with the steam, wiping it with a microfiber cloth. I don't like to use the microfiber with any type of chemical and only use them after the steam cleaning. This may be overkill, but I have cats, and although I have never seen them on the kitchen counters, who knows where they walk when I am not home? I don't want litter box residue anywhere in the vicinity of food I am preparing. I also use a mild wash of vinegar on fruits and vegetables.
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Post by deshacrafts on Mar 17, 2017 23:53:47 GMT
I guess I should have just asked if you were a microfibre cloth fan. I'm not particularly worried as I've been married almost 35 years and I haven't killed us yet. I don't wear gloves when I clean as I have a mild latex allergy and I haven't found any gloves for cleaning that don't have latex in them that I like.
Anyway, just thought it would be a fun thread about microfibre cloths....yeah or nea
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 18, 2017 0:23:58 GMT
Oh! LOL. Yes, I like them. I have a stack of the kitchen cloths and several microfiber hand towels for both the kitchen and bathroom from Norwex. I like that the hand towels seem to get my hands drier, quicker and the water evaporates from them faster than cotton towels too. The kitchen cloths, when wrung out and hung up never get stinky either.
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Post by Mystie on Mar 18, 2017 0:32:33 GMT
Microfiber cloths give me the heebie-jeebies. They feel AWFUL!
But I can't address your question, I use paper towels for "dirty" cleaning (kitchen and bathrooms.) I just want that yuck wiped and thrown away. I use old dishtowels for dusting.
I pretty much just had to come in to express my hatred for microfiber cloths. *shudder*
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Post by Mystie on Mar 18, 2017 0:33:48 GMT
If you haven't died yet, your current routine is probably just fine. That's my motto!  |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Mar 18, 2017 16:56:12 GMT
I will not use microfiber cloths. The way they feel totally grosses me out.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Mar 18, 2017 18:17:56 GMT
I guess I should have just asked if you were a microfibre cloth fan. I'm not particularly worried as I've been married almost 35 years and I haven't killed us yet. I don't wear gloves when I clean as I have a mild latex allergy and I haven't found any gloves for cleaning that don't have latex in them that I like. Anyway, just thought it would be a fun thread about microfibre cloths....yeah or nea Have you tried nitrile gloves? DH buys them for me from Harbor Freight. He used to use them when he was an auto mechanic because he didn't like latex. I use nitrile for everything from cleaning, to shrimp peeling to nail polish removal (toes). |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Mar 18, 2017 18:23:12 GMT
If you haven't died yet, your current routine is probably just fine. That's my motto! I am in this camp too. But I have been known to do alot of things that some Peas would think quite gross. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Mar 18, 2017 19:15:19 GMT
I use microfiber but am not 100% thrilled with them. I just bought some new ones from Home Depot and they seem to just push the dirt/dust around and I have to wipe again with a dry cloth after the damp one.
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Post by Layce on Mar 18, 2017 19:23:25 GMT
I don't have any issues with microfiber, even keep 'em in the car. BUT. How do you all clean your stove tops and ovens? Mine's a mess  |
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Post by mollycoddle on Mar 18, 2017 19:43:36 GMT
I like them. But I use paper towels in the kitchen.
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Post by deshacrafts on Mar 19, 2017 1:34:54 GMT
That's my motto! But I have been known to do alot of things that some Peas would think quite gross. I think this is me as well. I don't participate in a lot of threads because my experience or opinion is so different. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 19, 2017 3:47:17 GMT
After 45 years of cleaning, I use whatever rag I have and cleaner I have. I have microfibre kind and regular kind, whatever the mood hits is what I use. Oh and no the cloths don't bother me.... I just happened to buy a stack of them at Costco one time. I do like using them in the car. |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Mar 19, 2017 13:05:27 GMT
But I have been known to do alot of things that some Peas would think quite gross. I think this is me as well. I don't participate in a lot of threads because my experience or opinion is so different. Maybe we should get together and have a few beers without wiping the tops first. Then we can hit the ladies room and celebrate the non-foot flushing.  |
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Post by gypsymama on Mar 19, 2017 13:20:00 GMT
i have a couple but i only use them for cleaning my glasses, tv screen, that kind of thing. i hate how they feel too!
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Post by Nanner on Mar 19, 2017 14:48:50 GMT
I think this is me as well. I don't participate in a lot of threads because my experience or opinion is so different. Maybe we should get together and have a few beers without wiping the tops first. Then we can hit the ladies room and celebrate the non-foot flushing. haha!!! May I join you? I think I'd fit right in with you ladies and your opinions on these things! |
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Post by Nanner on Mar 19, 2017 14:50:09 GMT
Microfibre cloths give me the creeps too. I do have some, but prefer to use old dish towels or bar towels instead.
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Post by deshacrafts on Mar 19, 2017 16:43:24 GMT
I think this is me as well. I don't participate in a lot of threads because my experience or opinion is so different. Maybe we should get together and have a few beers without wiping the tops first. Then we can hit the ladies room and celebrate the non-foot flushing.  |
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Post by Mystie on Mar 19, 2017 17:50:39 GMT
That's my motto! I am in this camp too. But I have been known to do alot of things that some Peas would think quite gross. Me too! *high five* |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2017 21:29:01 GMT
As an aside: Besides the shop towels that most Peas use to clean, what do you spray on the counters to clean with?? TIA!
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Mar 19, 2017 22:11:24 GMT
I use a cleaning spray and paper towels.
I don't have microfiber cloths, but I do have a dusting mitt that I love. It's from Williams Sonoma.
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