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Microfiber cloths are a staple in most households for their cleaning abilities.

For that reason, it’s worth keeping track of which one is which.

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And that, its revealed, is because you could assign them different uses with color-coding.

Their suggestion is as follows:

You don’t have to stick to this code though.

It really comes down to personal preference as to what rhyme or visual cue works best for you.

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Why should you color code your microfiber cloths, and how?

Avoiding cross-contamination is key.

you might do this in warm water (not hot) with a dedicated microfiber detergent.

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If youve got a particularly heavily-stained cloth, stain remover or a scrubbing brush will help tackle this.

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