Kitchen

[Nightowlz]

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

[LisaMofSLC]

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.

[noodleann]

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.

[Mominohio]

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.

[wismiss]

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.

[Pooky1]

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

[goldensrbest]

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