How to Wash Norwex

 Norwex is a brand of microfiber cleaning cloths that are said to help remove bacteria from your home’s surfaces. Norwex cloths are sold by independent consultants and they are machine-washable and dryer-safe. In addition, they are available in face cloths, dusting mitts, mop pads, and more. No matter how you’ve been using Norwex around the house, it’s easy to clean these cloths yourself!

Part1

Cleaning Your Norwex Cloth

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   Rinse out and hang up your Norwex cloth after each use. Don't leave wet Norwex cloths balled up, or else they'll start to stink. Even if it doesn’t need to be washed after you use it, rinse out the cloth thoroughly under warm running water, then wring out the excess water and either lay the cloth flat or hang it up to dry.^[1]

   • If your cloth is just a little dusty, you can simply shake off the excess dirt.
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   Wash the cloth with soap and warm water if it gets dusty. If you’re using your Norwex cloth for dusting and it has just a light layer of dirt, you can wash it under warm or hot running water. Put a drop of dish soap on the cloth and work it into the fabric, then rinse it out until all the soap and dirt are gone.^[2]

   • If you are using a face cloth, wash it this way after every use, then wash it with your regular laundry about once a week.
   • It’s especially important to rinse Norwex Antibac cloths very well, because they contain silver. If you don't rinse the soap out of a cloth, it will leave a residue that will reduce the silver’s effectiveness at killing bacteria.^[3]
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   Put your microfiber cloth in the washing machine for easy cleaning. Norwex cloths can be washed alone or with lint-free laundry in your washing machine. Use the hottest setting possible for the best results. You can use regular laundry detergent, but do not use bleach or fabric softener in the wash.^[4]

   • Lint-free or low-lint laundry items include jeans, T-shirts, and bedding.^[5]
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   Boil your Norwex cloth for about 10 minutes to remove deep stains or odors. Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove, then carefully place your Norwex into the pot and allow the water to continue boiling for 10 minutes or so. This will allow the fibers to well, releasing dirt and other debris that may be trapped deep inside the cloth. Use tongs to remove the cloth from the hot water when it's finished boiling.^[6]

   • Alternately, you can pour boiling water over your Norwex microfiber cloth, along with a little detergent. Let it soak for 10 minutes to open the fibers and release dirt and odors.^[7]
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   Use the Norwex rubber brush to clean mop pads between washings. You may not need to wash your mop pad after every use. Instead, comb the Norwex rubber brush across the cloth to detach any hair, crumbs, or other debris that is trapped in the microfibers.^[8]

   • You can purchase the rubber brush from any independent consultant who sells Norwex products.

Part2

Drying and Caring for Your Cloth

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   Dry your cloth in the dryer for a quick and easy option. Norwex cloths are dryer-safe, so all you have to do is toss them in after you get finished washing them. You can even add them in with the rest of your laundry. Just use the hottest setting possible when you're drying the microfiber.^[9]

   • Dry the cloth as soon after washing as possible to prevent odors from forming.
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   Do not use dryer sheets when drying your Norwex. Dryer sheets can leave a coating on the fibers of your cloth, so it won’t be able to clean as effectively. However, you can use a dryer ball, as long as it doesn't contain any fabric softener.^[10]

   • Using dryer sheets may permanently ruin your Norwex cloth.
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   Hang your Norwex up to dry if you prefer line-drying. If you don't have a dryer, or if you just prefer air-drying your clothes, hang the Norwex microfiber up to dry. Use clothespins to attach the corners of the Norwex cloth to a clothesline and leave them there until they dry.

   • You can hang up a clothesline outside or in an airy room in your house.