Microfiber by Uses

When determining what grade or type of microfiber towel to buy, the best thing to do is examine the intended use of the towel. In many cases, manufacturers and industries have zeroed in on the perfect applications for each grade range of microfiber towels. In most cases,

  • the tighter the weave, softer the feel, and
  • the thinner the towel, the higher grade the microfiber is.

Industrial Use

Several industries use microfiber cleaning towels as a standard cleaning or care products. In most cases, microfiber cleaning towel manufacturers produce and market specific types of towels for those intended applications.

  • Industrial Cleaning: Industrial cleaning companies use microfiber cleaning towels for dozens of applications because of their superior performance compared to standard fabric rags or paper products. In most cases, microfiber cleaning towel manufacturers provide these companies with microfiber cleaning towels of different grades that are color-coded to the tasks the towels are intended to perform. The higher grades of these towels are manufactured to be able to clean and shine objects without the use of chemicals.
  • Automotive Repair: Working in the automotive industry means dealing with a wide assortment of chemicals, oils, and greases. Special microfiber cleaning towels are manufactured and marketed for the express purpose of use in the automotive industry, and generally come in the form of disposable, small wipes with a loose weave, which makes them tough on grease and oils.

Medical Use

Many hospitals and patient-care facilities use microfiber cleaning towels in their cleaning procedures because the tight weave and small fibers allows the towels to clean more deeply and easily than other products and without the use of harsh astringents. This makes them ideal for use in patient contact areas, ensuring a reduced rate of pathogenesis between patients and a reduced risk for infection or environmentally-related complications.

Outdoor Use

Generally, a microfiber cleaning towel intended for outdoor use should be of a lower grade than one intended for indoor applications. A lower grade with looser weave will allow the towel to more easily handle powerful stains, messes, and dirt.

  • Auto Detailing: For those car owners who like to give their vehicle the best of care after washing, there are always auto detailing microfiber cleaning towels . These towels, like some other varieties, are high-grade with a special tight weave. To make the job easier, some manufacturers even provide car detailing microfiber mitts alongside towel and towel products.
  • Window Washing: The use of paper towels and woven rags to clean windows can leave streaks, paper fiber, or string behind on the glass. To prevent this, many use specialized microfiber towels to clean and dry their windows. Window washing microfiber towels tend to feature a tighter weave than many other varieties of microfiber towels, making them high-grade. They are typically much thinner than other varieties, with a suede-like texture.
  • Sports & Travel: Specially designed travel towel provide an excellent alternative to traditional towels. Travel towel are durable and versatile, they are light and easy to roll and pack regardless of what you use them for. If you go for a swim and come out to dry, they absorb water faster. Plus, they dry off quite easily and quickly. The most popular travel towel are ones made of microfiber material. This material is smooth and soft as compared to chamois leather. There are a variety of travel towels you can choose from and here are some:

Indoor Use

Microfiber cleaning towels are most commonly used for indoor applications and general indoor cleaning. They are made of thinner materials and fabrics than both outdoor and industrial varieties, and for that reason, are unsuited to heavy use.

  • Hair Drying: Low-grade, loose weave microfiber cleaning towels can also be used to help dry hair after showers. For those with hair easily broken or damaged by blow-drying, these towels are super absorbent but also soft and gentle, resulting in less breakages and reduced roughened and split ends. Because of the special types of fibers used, they are also incredibly absorbent, making hair-drying a breeze compared to using traditional cotton towels.
  • Kitchen: Kitchen microfiber cleaning towels are usually either low or medium grade microfiber. Smaller surface areas with more polished surfaces will typically require medium grade microfibers for optimum maintenance, while less-polished kitchens with tougher stains, oils, and grease to clean would likely benefit more from low grade microfiber towels. Some manufacturers make specially-designed rolls or boxes of microfiber cleaning towel sheets specifically for kitchen use, so soiled towels can be readily disposed of.
  • Dusting: Microfiber cleaning towels make the chore of dusting quick and easy; the special fibers catch dust and dander and trap it more readily than most other methods, making long, quick dusting sweeps effective and efficient. Medium-grade microfiber towels are typically ideal for dusting, because they are less expensive than high-grade towels, but the tighter weave picks up more dust than lower grade cleaning towels.
  • Shining: Many households hold items or furniture that need to be buffed and shined regularly. For those who wish to avoid using harsh chemicals while still aiming for the best streak-free shine, there are special, small shining and buffing microfiber cleaning towels . These towels are often a finer variety of window-cleaning microfiber towels, with a super-tight weave and luxurious suede feel, and allow users to easily buff and shine precious pieces without the risk of damage from cleaning chemicals.
  • Flat Mop Pads: Low or mid-grade microfiber cleaning towels can be used as a replacement for both wet and dry Swiffer pads. This can be cost-effective for many families, as microfiber towels can be easily reused by simply running them through a wash cycle.