want to use for daily kitchen-cleanup; will these cloths resist yucky 'wet' smell after being wet/dry after several uses a day?
243602
Yes, these cloths resist the yucky, stinky odors. That is my pet peeve, I have tossed many brands for that very reason. Vibrawipes are the only cloths I use in the kitchen for that very reason. I handled them the same way I handled my old brands, just waiting for the same ole smell, but thank God it never happened. My cloths still look like new and smell great. I always rinse well after each use and for dark greasy clean ups I spot clean with hand dishwashing liquid and hot water and the stain is done in seconds. Oh, I also hate stained cloths too. (Feels like I using a dirty cloth) Vibrawipes are the only cloths allowed in my kitchen. They are excellent for drying dishes too. They leave no lint on glassware and leave stainless steel bright and shiny. I am delighted and hope they are never stop making them. My daughter was cleaning the kitchen, she was so impressed she had to take one home and ordered some for her house too.
243603
These are the only cloths used in my kitchen, and ditto to "Beautiful"'s response to your question! An excellent product.
1864170
I wash them with All or Tide. Add a bit of oxyclean. I use normal cycle. No problems with odor after they are dried.
2068911
I have used them in both the washer and drier. Be aware though if the garment is thin and wrinkles you will dry wrinkles into the garment. If the clothing is a small item like socks or a larger item like a wool sweater that won't wrinkle it should dry fine. With larger items I would make sure to adjust the item a few times so that the middle doesn't stay damp. I am not the manufacture or a clothing specialist but what I'd like to think of is a professional house wife/mom.
1093356
I have kept some clothing in a wet/damp basement. I've never had an issue with having clothes retain any smells or mold getting into the bags. They do tear with heavy use (as does any bag) but usually can be repaired with packaging tape.
504459
I do cold water and air dry only. They last over a year before they start to lose their fit. I never have issues with smell, shrinkage and weak or lazy fabric. It's the heat in the drier that really kills these.
2070840
Absolutely! You will need to wet them for cleaning purposes. They are soft so great for that purpose.
1793130
I believe that they did have an odor but I of course laundered them before use and they were fine. I have several sets, as I eat tons of fresh produce daily and I would be lost without them!
1920606
I'm not sure what the manufacturer's recommendation is, but if by "washable" you mean in a machine - I wouldn't do it or try to use a dryer. Hand washing with soap and water is fine. I use my set in a fish house and so far it scrubs up fine when necessary. The fabric is not really absorbent, but rather water resistant, so if you get something on the surface it wipes off fine. An oily substance might penetrate more and leave a stain.
286550
I washed them with my regular clothes with a free and clear detergent and didn't have a problem with absorbancy.
970460
The dish cloth that I used last night was still damp this morning. This is not a concern for me as I use a clean one each day, but if you use the same dish cloth for a couple of days, I can understand a concern for bacteria growth. I often include these dish cloths as gifts and everyone loves them.
2130419
Yes, they are good for cleaning just about anything. Being very absorbent they work best of drying dishes. Those microfiber ones cannot compare to these. The microfiber ones never measure up - poor absorption and the material does not hold onto dirt - these will.
407061
I don't really know. I have not had a pair that smelled once they were washed. I do sometimes let them soak overnight in water and white vinegar if they are very dirty. Try that.
566458
I washed mine without any problems. I bought them for working on my Jeep, but have started using them inside when putting logs in the fireplace. If you use the dryer use the "dedicates" setting and avoid dryer-sheet or anything like that because some products will leave a flammable residue in the fabric.
1628275
no, they do not. My experience in the past with all non-latex gloves - if your hands are damp when using a smell will occur with use - water can seep into the top of the gloves when washing dishes, they need to stay dry inside to prevent a moldy smell. Hope this helps. You may also want to notify the customer service dept. of Mr. Clean products for more information. Thanks.
1188417
I am in a smaller house. I read others in apartments using them. I have a bucket I have been folding them up and setting them in. I have not noticed a smell, but thought of adding water and some sort of soap to the bucket. I think summer time it could be an issueThey wash up great and also I laid them on a drying rack to dry overnight.
218164
I still use my e cloths but they have a funny smell. I am planning on buying Norwex very soon. I thought at first they were pretty comparable but the more I use them, the bigger the difference I see.
1277675
That is really up to you. Some people would throw them away after one use. Others will use them until they are grimy. And some will rinse them off and let them dry for future use. That's your call. All I can say is I use them daily. I have them around the house in small boxes to use for vacuuming, for sleeping and for using loud appliances and tools.