Microfiber Towels: Use, Care, & Cleaning Tips

If we're being totally honest (and we always are), a microfiber towel is the most versatile cleaning item in your cleaning caddy. Whether you're dusting, wiping down electronics, or even drying your hair, the Puracy Microfiber Towel has been engineered to exceed your expectations! 

The Best Way to Use Puracy Microfiber Towels

We're self-professed cleaning nerds and we've dedicated considerable time towards improving cleaning processes. After years of research, we recommend folding our towels into quarters and rotating each side after use. This provides more mileage and ensures that you’re wiping with a clean surface.

Also consider the products that you spray microfiber cloths with. We recommend using food-safe cleaners that aren't reactive with other chemicals (like ammonia, bleach, or chlorine). 

What Are Microfiber Towels Used for?

Microfiber is safe for pretty much all surfaces: windows, mirrors, kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, electronics, and even hair. 

However, if you're cleaning sandy or muddy messes, sharp particles can get trapped in the fibers. Since you don't want to scratch surfaces, reach for scrub brushes and other appropriate tools for the tasks at hand.

Fragile Surfaces

Before wiping down electronic devices, computer screens, or framed art, spritz your microfiber towel first. 

Durable Surfaces

Use broad, sweeping motions to spray surfaces with your Natural Surface Cleaner. We recommend about one spray for every 2’ x 2’ patch. Apply medium pressure and wipe using fast-moving, overlapping “Z” patterns. For heavily-soiled areas, let the cleaner sit on the surface for 30 seconds before wiping it away.

Pro Tip: If you see streaking, you’re using too much product or you should rotate your towel to an unused side.

Drying Hair with Microfiber Cloths

For coarse and/or curly hair, consider using a microfiber cloth on wash days. Excess water is gently removed without leaving hair frizzy – and roots aren’t weighed down as they quickly dry. A microfiber cloth can even improve curl definition. 

What Are Microfiber Towels Made of? 

Puracy Microfiber Towels are made from a blend of polyester and polyamide (nylon) fibers that are 100x finer than human hair. Because they've got more surface area and absorbency than other fabrics, you can count on them to pick up massive amounts of dirt and liquids – with minimal effort.

If you look at cotton fibers under a microscope, they're usually smoother and more rounded – and they tend to push dirt, grime, stains, and spills around. Microfiber tends to have various angles and channels which grab and trap microparticles. Due to their unique structure, these cloths: 

• hold 7x their weight in water
• last longer than cotton towels
• leave surfaces streak- and fuzz-free.