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What Exactly is Microfiber?
Microfiber is a synthetic fiber made of polyester and nylon which is so fine that it is comparable to a human hair split lengthwise into between 6-100 pieces, depending upon the quality of the microfiber. Imagine each of the little splits as a "grabber" that can pick up bacteria, dust and dirt.
Microfiber:
ücan reach into the tiniest crevices (even those in surfaces which appear smooth to the human eye) and scoop out hidden dirt and bacteria.
ühas a natural static charge that acts like a magnet to attract even the tiniest particles of dirt
ücreate a capillary action that draws dirt, grime and bacteria into the center wedge-shaped areas of the cloth rather than just spreading it around
What Are The Benefits Of Cleaning With Microfiber?
Microfiber cleaning...
- is environmentally friendly
- improves the indoor environment by achieving a cleaner result
- is extremely cost efficient when you choose high quality,long lasting products
- is loved by the cleaner because it makes cleaning easy
Microfiber cloths can reduce the consumption of cleaning chemicals in your home up to 90% while at the same time cutting down your exposure to toxic fumes. This can make a big difference for anyone with allergies and chemical sensitivities.
In all areas of our home, including bathrooms and kitchens, microfiber cloths remove 99+% of the bacteria from surfaces, resulting in a cleaner, healthier environment.
High quality microfiber cloths are very durable. They are widely used in commercial cleaning environments and can withstand the rigors of everyday usage.
What Makes Norwex Microfiber Different From Other Microfiber?
Oh, so many things!
1. Imagine a human hair split lengthwise 6 times, so that each of the 6 splits is a "grabber" that picks up dirt, debris and bacteria. That's a microfiber cloth.
Now imagine that same hair split lengthwise 100 times so that each of the 100 grabbers does the same. That's a Norwex microfiber cloth. Norwex microfiber is superior to all others on the market, and can remove 99.9% of bacteria using only water. You can actually feel the microfiber grabbing at the surface as you wipe!
2. Norwex microfiber is the world's only Antibac microfiber,. It has a patent-pending silver agent woven into the cloth itself, enabling it to kill bacteria left in the cloth after rinsing within a few hours. No other microfiber can claim this feature.
3. A non-Norwex microfiber cloth will maintain its cleaning ability for up to about 25 washes, and will then become like a regular cotton cloth in its ability to clean. A Norwex Antibac microfiber cloth, on the other hand, still picks up 99.4% of bacteria after 500 washings!
3. Norwex microfiber can go in the dryer (no fabric softener or bleach). Most other microfiber cloths cannot go in the dryer, which means you have to remember to fish them out of the wash before drying your load. This may seem like a small thing, but functionally speaking, it's a pretty handy feature!
4. All Norwex microfiber products have a full 2 year money-back guarantee. This means that if in that period of time your Norwex Antibac microfiber cloth degrades in some way with normal use and proper care, Norwex will replace it.
Are There Any Scientific Studies About Norwex Microfiber?
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SARS Testing
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Lund University Report
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Japan Antibacterial Testing
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Bird Flu Testing
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Swedish Antibacterial Test
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What Does The Silver in Norwex Microfiber Do?
Norwex Antibac microfiber cloths & wet mops contain an environmentally-friendly, patent-pending Silver Technology that has been approved by both the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)! This new technology sets Norwex apart from all other microfiber companies.
Protection 24 hours a day- 7 days a week!
Norwex has developed a unique technology that combines an antibacterial silver-based agent with microfiber. The antibacterial agent is embedded inside tiny microfibers the size of 0.3 denier or smaller.
Testing showed that the bacteria in the microfiber itself were reduced by more than 99.99% after 24 hours, while standard microfiber had a bacteria growth of 14,000.
Laboratory testing has proven that the new Enviro Cloth is effective against E.Coli, Salmonella, Bird Flu, SARS and many other strains of bacteria.
Norwex Antibac microfiber is proven effective against:
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üE. coli
üKlebsiella pneumoniae
üProtues vulgaris
üSalmonella typhi
üStaphylococcus aureus
üStreptococcus pyogenes
üCandida albicans
üMRSA (super bugs)
üSARS
üVRE
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How it works:
Silver is a metal (not a chemical) with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Norwex uses silver particles that have been reduced in size and integrated into our synthetic microfiber. The silver agent is irreversibly bound to a polymer, so it becomes a physical part of the fiber. It is permanent and performance does not diminish over time.
Norwex microfiber does not allow bacterial and fungal growth within the microfibre itself. This eliminates cross-contamination between surfaces or from a surface to your hands.
Search these documents for more detailed scientific information:
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Swedish Antibacterial Test
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SARS Testing
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Lund University Report
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Japan Antibacterial Testing
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Bird Flu Testing
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How Do You Dust With Microfiber?
Microfiber removes dust from your home rather than spreading it back through the air.
For dusting, use your microfiber cloth or dusting mitt dry rather than wet. Dry microfiber is staticky and attract dirt and dust particles. As you lightly wipe the surface, the microfiber traps even the smallest particles of dust so that they stay in one place instead of flying around.
Norwex microfiber can be washed and dried in your machines using any detergent. Just don't use fabric softener, dryer sheets or bleach.
What Are Some Kitchen and Bathroom Uses for Microfiber?
The tiny fibers in a Norwex microfiber cloth pick up more dirt, bacteria, grease and food residue than other cloths, which makes it perfect for kitchen and bathroom use. You can use your Norwex microfiber anywhere in the kitchen or bathroom, but here are a few ideas to get you started:
Norwex Antibac Microfiber Cloths:
- Clean and shine the insides and outsides of your appliances - works GREAT on stainless steel!
- Clean and shine your toaster, blender, coffee maker, etc.
- Clean and shine your taps and sinks made of any material.
- Get your stove top made of any material shiny and clean.
- Wash dishes in the sink.
- Remove the dirt and grease from window blinds without removing them.
- Get your windows, mirrors and glass sparkling clean.
- Remove dust and grease from cabinet fronts, insides and tops.
- Clean and shine your counter tops - works GREAT on granite and other shiny surfaces!
- Remove bacteria from the insides and outsides of your toilet, sink, tiles, bathtub and shower - works GREAT to remove soap scum!
- Prevent build-up on bathtubs, shower stalls and glass doors.
- Remove stuck-on bathroom guck like toothpaste, shaving cream, hair gel and hairspray, soap scum, etc.
- Clean and shine your bathroom accessories (toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, etc.)
- Hand wash or spot wipe your floors made of any material.
- Wipe down your walls - get those fingerprints and splashes off!
- Wipe down your kitchen table and chairs made of any material including fabric
- Spot-clean area rugs
TIP: The Rainbow Pack has 4 Antibac cloths, each in a different color so you can color-code your cloths to the cleaning job. For example, you could use red in the kitchen, and green in the bathroom!
Norwex Antibac Wet Mop with Telescoping Handle
- walls, windows, shower stalls, plant shelves and other hard-to-reach places (when you use the bracket attachment)
- wood floors
- linoleum or marmoleum floors
- tile floors
- laminate floors
The Norwex microfiber mop has a flat-surfaced, easy-to-remove microfiber head. Instead of rinsing a bulky mop head in a bucket, the microfiber head can be removed from the mop handle, rinsed it in a small amount of warm water, and replaced on the handle to continue the job. Because it’s so easy, mop heads can be rinsed more frequently using very little water. A microfiber mop head can be wrung out well, so that mopping is done with a damp mop, not a soaking wet one dripping water all over the floor. Floors dry faster because there is less water left on them. The same mop handle and a dry mop pad can be used to dust floors. Microfiber makes for a revolution in mop technology.
Where Else Can a Microfiber Cloth Be Used?
Oh, lots of places! Norwex microfiber is safe for use anywhere. How about...
On your Car, Truck or Minivan?
- dashboard and other hard surfaces
- chrome trim
- windshield and windows- Remove condensation, kids’ hand prints, dog nose prints, ice cream smears and other dirt.
- alloy wheels
- fabric or leather upholstery carpeting
On your Recreational Vehicle?
- airplanes
- boats & SeaDoos
- Skidoos
- quads
- motorhomes
- motorcycles & motocross bikes
- bicycles
- farm equipment & machinery
On your Tools & Equipment?
- gardening tools
- ski equipment
- fishing gear
- hiking, camping & climbing equipment
- golf clubs and spikes - when used with the spirisponge or spirinettes, it removes dried on mud and rust from golf clubs.
Is Norwex Microfiber Any Good for Industrial, Commercial and Janitorial Use?
Yes! Please see our page on Norwex for Janitorial Use.
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