Right Cloth Right Job
Chris Collins • 31 March 2017

Picking the right rag for the job

A pile of towels of different colors are stacked on top of each other.

Rags (Old Tea Towels, Cotton Rags, Bath Towel & Loose Cuts)

  1. Good for a first wipe down of areas such as window sills
  2. Inside shelves and cabinets
  3. Wiping of Ledges, skirting boards and light switches
  4. Inside crevice of doors
  5. Top of Fridge
  6. Side of Ovens and Kitchen Cabinets
Microfiber Towels
  1. Kitchen bench top surfaces
  2. Dining Tables
  3. Great for use with polishes on wood and leather furniture
Paper Towels
  1. Liquid Spills
  2. Mirrors - Even the best microfiber towels can leave a bit of lint on mirrors and windows.
  3. Toilets - Wipe clean and dispose

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