Do They Really Clean?

In The EPA study with UCDMC indicated that conventional mops were unable to remove as much dust as the micro fiber mop.  The micro fiber mops penetrated microscopic surfaces and were able to remove more dust, dirt and grime.  In that same study, the micro fiber mop totally outperformed the wet mop by removing 99% of the bacteria!  The wet mop was only able to reduce 30%.  This was a study performed in a hospital, where there is greater exposure to varied bacteria, just imagine the micro fiber's effectiveness in the home.

In a personal study conducted by us, a slightly dampened micro fiber cloth showed remarkable cleaning ability.  The dampened cloth was used to wipe down severely dust laden fan blades.  Although dust chunks had to be removed from the cloth and thrown away (too much applied at once), the cloth effectively cleaned an entire fan without having to be rinsed out.  In another study, glass sections of a chandelier that had not been cleaned in several years were tested.  (See picture)  The results were astounding.  Within a few seconds (10-20) of wiping with a damp micro fiber cloth, the glass was restored to like-new condition.

In each test (not scientific), the micro fiber cloth outperformed the conventional cotton cloth.  The trick, when using it for powerful cleaning, is to not over-dampen the cloth.  When it's too wet, the fibers can't "grab" the dirt.  My first attempt to clean a mirror ended up with streaks and water left behind.  I had to get another cloth to wipe it off. To say I was disappointed was putting it mildly.  After drying the mirror, I realized I hadn't wrung enough water out so I went off to wring as much water out as possible.  It left a slightly damp cloth and I tried the cloth on another mirror.  It worked!  I'd left the cloth too wet and it was unable to perform it's job.