As of: March 29, 2024, 3:39 p.m
By: Anne Hund
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Microfiber cloths can easily be cleaned in the washing machine. Home economics experts explain how to treat them with as much care as possible.
Many people use cleaning textiles such as sponges or dishcloths in the kitchen. They should be replaced regularly. Practical: You can usually simply wash cloths or sponges in the washing machine at 60 degrees. Some also use microfiber cloths to clean surfaces in the kitchen. Who can take good care of them and keep them clean?
The kitchen can shine – in addition to rags or sponges, many people also like to use microfiber cloths. (Symbolic image) © CFM_Foto/Panthermedia/Imago
Microfiber cloths washable at 60 degrees
Microfiber cloths can be washed at 60 degrees, as the
Bavarian Consumer Service
informs on its website. Also check the care label to see what is recommended in each individual case. It is best to put the cloth in a fine-meshed laundry net
(promotional link).
However, as the home economics experts explain, you should not add fabric softener to the laundry because otherwise the fibers could become “glued”.
Simply let it air dry
Not all cloths are suitable for the dryer; here too, you should pay attention to the information on the care label. You can simply let the cloths air dry after washing anyway. “Because they only hold onto the moisture and do not absorb it, microfiber cloths dry very quickly,” explains the
Bavarian Consumer Service
.
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