topic Re: MICROFIBER KITCHEN TOWELS in Kitchen

MICROFIBER KITCHEN TOWELS

WORKING GAL — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:15:44 GMT

If anyone is interested in good size microfiber towels in pretty colors, Costco has a set of 10 that is $2.00 off the regular price of $11.99 until July 9. That comes out to about a dollar per towel.

My daughter looked at them for me as she works for Costco in Texas.

She said they are nice and feel soft. I'm going to buy them tomorrow. What a deal!!!!!

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:25:51 GMT

Have you used them before? I do not like the microfiber kitchen dish towels. It was my experience that they do not soak up any liquid. I threw mine away and went back to cotton.

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joannecha — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:33:20 GMT

I do like microffiber for cleaning, but don't think they are absorbent in the least. I have a cute blue & green one that I bought at the dollar store & it's going in the rag bin. Does not dry dishes at all.

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AuntG — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:39:31 GMT

We used our set from Don Aslett to wash/dry the windows in our sunroom this morning. A great invention.

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kivah — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:02:24 GMT

u can order them at costco dot com.

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lolakimono — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:32:53 GMT

Product Details

Absorbent, soft, vibrant, and lint free - this towels are perfect for any kitchen or workspace.

Features:

10-pack Includes: 5 Loop Towels & 5 Waffle Towels
Material: 100% polyester
Waffle GSM: 380 Loop GSM: 320
Care: Wash before first use. Machine wash cold, only non-chlorine bleach when needed; Tumble dry low, do not dry clean
Towel sizes are approximate
Dimensions: 16" x 28"

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:28:26 GMT

I can't stand the feel of microfiber, it gives me the shivers!

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Sunshine Kate — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:35:43 GMT

My experience with microfiber towels is that the towels have to be high quality, if not, they will not be absorbent.

I doubt the ones from Costco, for this price, are high quality.

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brandiwine — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 13:51:05 GMT

One thing that keeps microfiber from absorbing is when you use fabric softener. It's a huge no no. I was also reading an article about how to keep your granite in great shape easily. At the end of the day, just use a dry microfiber towel to wipe off counter tops. I had a really good result and it holds the shine. Super easy.

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suzyQ3 — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:52:45 GMT

I use microfiber cloths for cleaning and pads for the floor, but I gave up on microfiber kitchen towels. I love the Turkish cotton kitchen towels at Sur La Table.

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Nightowlz — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:27:10 GMT

They are good for cleaning but not drying. They just smear the water around instead of drying what you are trying to dry.

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LisaMofSLC — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:35:57 GMT

I've been tempted by the multi packs on another station but I tried one to find it streaked on glass, didn't hold dust, and the colour bled. I am stuck with paper towels.

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noodleann — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:57:58 GMT

Wow, sorry to hear everyone's problems. I have terrific luck with microfiber for glass, washing dishes, all kinds of cleaning (including the cats), drying, etc.

All microfiber is not the same, though, and the weave makes a difference in how it behaves. My waffle-weave towels, like the Costcos shown, are slow to pick up but ultimately very absorbent once they're wet. I've got a lot of old Dura-Fiber from HSN, which are still sold by them, and they're still fine but not the strong performers they were because these things have a lifespan. After a certain # of washing/drying cycles, they really need to be replaced.

I've picked up several batches from Walmart of a line sold in lots of 12, 24, 36, and 48. There's another brand with plusher cloths in bright green, yellow, and blue with a black border that are excellent. (I can't tell you the brand b/c when I visit WM online, I get the BSOD, so I avoid it.)

The way you wash them is critical to their performance. You need to make sure all the detergent is rinsed out and never use in-wash fabric softener like Downy. Technically dryer sheets are out, too, but I use them just to avoid static cling and my microfiber works well.

If glass is your focus, consider the e-cloth system. For about $15 you get two cloths, the washing cloth and the drying cloth. Incredible streak-free glass with plain water. Only problem is the drying towel dampens fast, so you either need to buy more or pace your window washing.

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Mominohio — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 03:40:50 GMT

I've only had one micro fiber cloth that I could say I really loved. It came from Q quite a few years ago, and feels nothing like the 'grabby' cheap stuff they sell now.

Not a fan of microfiber for dishes at all. Will use them for washing porch furniture, siding etc, but don't use them inside the house for much.

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wismiss — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 06:00:52 GMT

I, too, have not had many problems with my microfiber towels. However, most of mine are Don Aslett's from years ago and I am still using them. The ones I have from his product line are polyester with polyamide. I bought some cheaper ones that were all polyester and they did not soak up moisture, streaked, etc. I also bought some from Dollar Tree and they don't measure up to Don Aslett's, either. I find that when my skin is dry the microfiber does feel funny and sometimes "catches" on the material. So, once again, I think the positives of microfiber are reflected in the price, just like a lot of other things.

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Pooky1 — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:49:24 GMT

i had a couple hand towels like that. i thru them out. dont obsorb anything.

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goldensrbest — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:45:34 GMT

I do not like,use either terry type towels, or old fashion flour sack towels.