I don't think it really matters what brand you get as they are all virtually indestructible. I got my first batch 10-15 years ago at Lidl's (it's like the European dollar store) and I still have a lot of those yukky green microfiber cloths. Some have been lost or stolen, but the rest are still going strong. I tend to like the terry cloth type for floors and the smooth ones for dusting and polishing. You can use the smooth ones in the workshop, but earlier poster was right any sawdust or sanding particles will ruin the terry-type (the smooth ones work so well for between sanding tasks that I don't use the oiled cheesecloth anymore). Try a few versions out and see which type you like best, and for what tasks. If a certain color turns you off, avoid it, because these things will be with you probably for the rest of your life. It's like carpet, it doesn't really wear out--it uglies out. But who cares enough about cleaning cloths to replace a ugly cloth that still works fabulously.

I have both, but don't use either of them for general cleaning (I'm a steam cleaner and cotton rag kind of gal). Magic Erasers are more of a special needs item. When all else fails, try a Magic Eraser. They dissolve quickly when wet to be of much use for more than a small job, like a mark on a wall or woodwork. They are just one more of life's choices - neither right nor wrong. I prefer 100% cotton. Lots of old toweling available that still has plenty of use left in it. I'm with EmmaR about how microfiber towels feel.... I have a textural issue handling microfiber towels. It flat-out gives me the creeps because it catches on my skin. I had microfiber sheets several years ago, and they only lasted one week, got laundered and were donated to the Goodwill because I couldn't stand the texture. But that not withstanding, I do have a bundle of microfiber towels I got in the car care department and have a few specific uses for them. Microfiber cloths actually have a short life compared to 100% cotton bar mops, old towels, etc., and take too much special care, in my opinion. Because of the fabric make-up, they aren't exactly the best "green" choice, and would have a difficult time breaking down in a landfill quickly, unlike cotton, which breaks down quickly. They stain horribly and rarely look clean, even though they are clean. After numerous washings they lose their effectiveness for drying, and have you noticed how only one side absorbs well? You have to take care not to put them in with other non-microfiber towels or fabrics in the laundry. Shouldn't use fabric softener (sheets, liquid, or detergents that contain softener) or bleach on them; and you must avoid heat (hot dryer) on them (which isn't a problem because I line-dry everything). But if you've ever accidently let one get in with the regular towels, they are never "right". You need to make sure you don't wash or dry them with anything that will give off any kind of threads/fluff because it will stick to microfiber towels and look horrible. The heat from the dryer will cause the microfiber to break down and to develop "pilling" or "balls". Because microfiber towels are designed to attract and hold dirt and dust (as well as moisture), they can also scratch a surface because of those things being held IN the fabric, so something to keep that in mind during use, and clean them regularly. But if none of those issues bother you, like they do me, you'll probably love them. -Grainlady

In my experience this is a unique problem with certain microfiber clothes and sweaty conditions. I have been doing laundry effectively for nearly 40 years ( I actually took mine over as an older child because I wanted to do it my way) and I have never encountered anything like the smell on my husband's company provided work shirts. They were originally laundered by a service and they have the bar code on them that made sure they were returned to the correct employee. The company decided to stop paying for that and just gave the shirts to employees to wear if they chose. His are black and I heard that this cloth, which in my mind is plastic, can be bleached so I tried it with just one, then two and I have been bleaching all of them with clorox for several months. I even soak them in bleach hot water for a couple of hours before finishing the cycle. I thought it was working but I realize his closet still stinks. its insane. I have never encountered anything like it. I don't really know if they stank when they were laundered by the service because I was never around them, they stayed at work. The tag is worn but I can read 100% polyester.

peabody1, I have the same problem using the yellow Costco microfiber towels on mirrors. They leave tiny fiber debris that really shows! I bought some kitchen microfiber towels that are sold online @ Costco and are waffle weave texture. THEY work fantastic! I plan on buying a few packs of them to use for cleaning I like them so well! I'll continue to use the yellow ones for car washing or heavy cleaning etc... Hope this helps! BTW, Costco refunds shipping costs if you don't like something and have to take it back to the B&M store.