What Is a True Swedish Microfiber Cloth?
It may sound too obvious, but a true Swedish microfiber cloth is simply a microfiber cloth that was manufactured in Sweden. High-quality microfiber has specifications to which Swedish microfiber cloth producers strictly adhere, but you may achieve similar results with microfiber from countries other than Sweden. Does this Spark an idea?
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Description
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Microfiber cloths have a variety of uses, including dusting, polishing and sanitizing. Microfiber cloth is constructed of fibers -- usually polyester fibers -- that are 100 times finer than human hair. These fibers would wear out quickly with use. When they are combined with polyamide, however, the result is a strong and highly absorbent cloth. Microfiber marketed as "Swedish microfiber" typically has a polyamide content of 30 percent.
Significance
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A quality microfiber cloth can wipe away microorganisms. Microfiber is suited for natural, chemical-free cleaning because its superfine fibers can even pick up microorganisms. As long as the microfiber cloth's polyamide content is high enough, it's even possible to sanitize with just water. Research by the University Hospital in Lund, Sweden, showed a 99.4 percent reduction in bacteria using a microfiber cloth with 30 percent polyamide.
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Cleaning Directions
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Cleaning with microfiber requires only water. To clean with a microfiber cloth, all you need is a high-quality microfiber cloth with 30 percent polyamide; the cloth does not have to be from Sweden. Wipe a surface with the dampened cloth until the surface is clean.The surface tension of water keeps bacteria trapped in the cloth so you're not just moving it from one spot to another.
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