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Microfibre Cloths

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  • Linda32
    Linda32 Posts: 4,385 Forumite
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    They should last along time,you will become adicted to the as well, I know that sounds barmy but trust me :D

    I Use them dry for dusting, you don't need polish so that saves some dosh and wet for well wet cleaning :D

    I'm not sure if its been said, but when you wash them, don't use fabric softener (if you do) it kills them.
  • susi
    susi Posts: 717 Forumite
    Well thanks to the tips on here my new carpet looks new again!!! Over the weekend my dog had a bad case of the runs:eek: So I cleaned it up but when it dried you could still see the brown stain (on my light beige carpet). First thing to do come to my favourite forum:D Did a search, then armed with stardrops and a microfibre cloth, cleaned up the area again and Hey Presto......cant even see where its been......................Thank you moneysavers, I am thrilled!!!!!!:T
  • Hummm one of our cats (none of them are owning up) left us a little treat behind the sofa. The stain it left didn't come out with our special cat stain cleaner. Didn't think to use stardrops... Not got a microfibre cloth, but I'll try the stardrops out on it. Thanks! :D
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  • shell2001
    shell2001 Posts: 1,817 Forumite
    Did you use neat stardrops??? Got a couple of marks the kiddies have created on the lounge carpet, did think about using stardrops but was worried about it.
  • maryb
    maryb Posts: 4,759 Forumite
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    thought I'd post on here as it's a newer thread

    I seem to remember someone saying that Stardrops was soap based so better for the environment than the more chemical cleaners. However I mixed up a reasonably strong solution recently to tackle a grimy shower tray and found that it set me coughing just like Cillit Bang. Does anyone know where I can get more info on what's in it? - label not particularly informative
    It doesn't matter if you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person. Keep it topped up! Cheers!
  • susi
    susi Posts: 717 Forumite
    To be honest I think its the combination of stardrops and the cloth, I did wash it with stardrops to start with and the stain was still there when it dried. When I used the microfibre cloth with the stardrops the cloth seemed to soak up the stain. I did dilute the stardrops with warm water. I was really impressed
  • maryb
    maryb Posts: 4,759 Forumite
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    thanks for pointing me in the direction of the ingredients. (I've been away for a week so haven't logged on for a while). I see that it actually says it is soapLESS. Ah well - it works!
    It doesn't matter if you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person. Keep it topped up! Cheers!
  • tawnyowls
    tawnyowls Posts: 1,784 Forumite
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    maryb wrote:
    thought I'd post on here as it's a newer thread

    I seem to remember someone saying that Stardrops was soap based so better for the environment than the more chemical cleaners. However I mixed up a reasonably strong solution recently to tackle a grimy shower tray and found that it set me coughing just like Cillit Bang. Does anyone know where I can get more info on what's in it? - label not particularly informative

    I've never had this happen - maybe it was the strength of the solution? Or possibly the type of spray bottle you used? Some can make a very fine spray. Personally, I don't like spraying in any type of enclosed space or above my head unless I'm wearing a mask. If you don't fancy wearing your knickers over your face like Anfea, I bought a pack of 25 in the 99p shop or Poundland (can't remember which). Stardrops certainly seems to be less harmful than a lot of the other cleaners, and kudos to them for posting their entire ingredients list, which is a lot more than many other manufacturers do.
  • jcr16
    jcr16 Posts: 4,185 Forumite
    I have been using one from morrisons. 1 for 99p i think it was. very nice. but i need a second one. i want one for floor's and one for surfaces etc. now doing my tesco online shop i saw they had apck of 3 value ones for 88p or 89p can't rememeber.

    has anyone bought these ? and if so are they just as good as the dearer ones ?:confused:


    many thanks in advance.
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