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Microfiber cloth

14 years ago

Under "The best way to clean" thread, it is suggested that you use a Microfiber cloth to clean your granite with. Is that the same cloth we use for dusting, that has that "gripping feel" to it? If not, where do you get Microfiber cloths? Also, where can I purchase "Method Granite Cleaner and Polish?

Thanks...Linda

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cawfeegirl
14 years ago
Hi Linda...I just bought microfiber clothes today at the grocery store but Im sure you can get them anywhere...I bought Method granite cleaner at Home Depot. Good luck!
cj47
14 years ago
Yep, they have a "grippy" feel to them. My son refuses to fold them, because he hates the way they cling to his hands! Do NOT wash them with your towels, you will never get them separated. I have a bunch and wash them on their own. If you have a Sams Club membership, you can get huge packs of them there for $10, its' a terrific deal. Otherwise I've also seen them at Walmart. You can check in at the Cleaning Forum, too--if you search on Microfiber you'll get tons of ways people use them. I love 'em, and use them for all sorts of things--I have yellow for icky jobs and green for dusting/cleaning things that are not icky.

Happy Cleaning,
Cj
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lindalp
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you cawfeegirl and cj47...I'll look for the Method granite cleaner a Home Depot...(my "other home"). No Sam's card, but I can check WalMart. Great color code idea...Thanks so much!
Linda
sunnyflies
14 years ago
You can get a pack of a dozen in most automotive supply areas. I have bought them at Target and BJs for about the same as the wimpy packs of four sold in houseware departments. I swear by them.

I also use them for cleaning the bars of my parrots cage - she's a dirty little thing, then throw them directly into the wash.
mrs_egg
14 years ago
I think the best ones, by far, are the blue ones from Walmart. You can buy a pack of 6 or 8 of them for $5. I have tried a few different brands, but the blue ones are my favorite. You can also get the Method granite cleaner at Target.
writersblock (9b/10a)
14 years ago
Just to point out that there are many different "strengths" of microfiber--not all microfiber cloths are the same. Some are gentle enough to use to wipe fingerprints off your iphone screen, others will scratch glass or the finish on wood furniture pretty quickly, so go gently when you buy a different kind for the first time.
danielle84
14 years ago
Home Outfitters have lots of those micro fibre cloth or mitts that are great to use on granite or on stainless steel.
Buehl
14 years ago
Some threads to check out...

Thread: Are all Microfiber cloths created equal?

Thread: Do I have the wrong kind of microfiber cloth???

Thread: Somewhat OT...What's wrong w my kitchen towels?

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