Microfiber cloths, which are more effective at picking up dirt and debris than traditional cloths, are helpful in reducing cross-contamination, provided janitors are educated about their use. Some microfiber cloths come with numbered quadrants, making it easy for users to differentiate between used and unused sides of the folded cloth. Microfiber color-coding to help reduce cross-contamination is also very popular. Proper maintenance of the cloths, particularly laundering, is crucial to their effectiveness. If they are dried at too warm of a temperature, it can melt the microfibers.
posted on 3/24/2010