Materials & Sustainability
How to Clean a Microfibre Cloth Correctly Without Damaging It
A microfibre cloth should be washed separately from towels and without fabric softener – softener and lint from other laundry clog the fine fibres and turn the cloth itself into a scratch hazard.
Why washing the cloth itself matters so much
A microfibre cloth works because its fine fibres absorb grease and dirt. If residue builds up in those very fibres – for instance through incorrect washing – the cloth loses its effectiveness and can push embedded particles across the lens the next time it's used.
How to wash it correctly
Wash separately from towelling towels and clothing – other textiles shed lint that gets trapped in the microfibre.
Don't use fabric softener: it coats the fibres in a film and blocks the very property that makes the cloth useful.
Low temperature (usually 30–40°C per the manufacturer's guidance) and air-dry.
How to tell a cloth has reached the end of its life
If a microfibre cloth still feels greasy or smeary after washing instead of drying and looking glossy, or feels hard/stiff, it has lost its absorbency and should be replaced.
Author: Moritz Weinert, Gründer NURO Labs · Last updated on 8 September 2026