The Optima ‘Glass’ Microfibre Glass Cloth

A Look At The Optima ‘Glass’ Microfibre Glass Cloth

What do microfibre cleaning cloths and geckos have in common? Let’s get into some science: Looking at the feet of the geckos that scurry up and down walls and ceiling, they are covered with spatulae- microscopic hairs, which are about 200 nanometres thick. To give you perspective, the average strand of human hair is 100,000 nanometres thick. For the gecko, the spatulae on its feet are clustered in groups of about 1000 microhairs, the width of which will be 10% that of the strand of human hair.

These clusters are called setae, and are arranged in rows. Every square millimetre of the gecko’s footpad can clock about 14000 setae. The millions of microhairs form Van der Waals forces of attraction with the surface, allowing the gecko to walk confidently on the walls, and upside down on ceilings, without falling off. Basically, lots of weak electrostatic forces are formed, creating an attraction that supports the gecko’s weight.

Now for the microfibre cloths. The material is made from a mixture of polyester and polyamide. The plastics are forced through tiny pipes, heated and split into microfibres. On average, they can be about 3-5 micrometres in diameter. This is over 50 times lighter than the fibre used for the stockings. Look at it this way: pollen grains measure 5-10 micrometres in diameter, and red blood cells are about 10-30 micrometres.

Microfibres are far much smaller, which is also why there are cloths which can even pick up pathogens from surfaces that are being worked on. The cloths use the Van der Waals forces (just as with the gecko described above) to attract dust and dirt particles from the surface, lifting them up on contact. This is a purely mechanical process, being carried out without chemical cleaners. What’s more, the particles are lodged deep within the cloth, and a thorough washing afterwards will be needed to remove them. Thus, you won’t have to worry about the dirt getting redistributed on the surface.

Quality Cleaning With The Optima ‘Glass’ Microfibre Glass Cloth

This unit enables you to restore the shine to those highly reflective surfaces in the building. From the windows and bathroom mirrors, to the stainless steel fixtures and faucets, you get to wipe off the dirt and grime that is on the surfaces, and buff them up to bring hack that sparkle that accentuates the interior space. What’s more, using the Optima ‘Glass’ Microfibre Glass Cloth results in a streak-free finish. That way you will get to enjoy the view outside your property without being interrupted by smudges on the window, and check yourself out through your bathroom mirror without your image getting distorted by streaks on the glass.

With its 40x40cm size, the Optima ‘Glass’ Microfibre Glass Cloth gives you plenty of surface area to work with. In fact, it is recommended that you fold it twice, which will mean that you will have 8 different sections to work with on the same cloth, switching from one to the next as you see fit. That way, you will ensure that you have used the entire cloth over a wider area, saving on time without compromising on the quality of the results. The Optima ‘Glass’ Microfibre Glass Cloth also enhances the operations of the professional window cleaning crew, where the speed of service delivery is key.

A convenient and safer process

This mode of cleaning makes the Optima ‘Glass’ Microfibre Glass Cloth a budget-friendly choice. The cloths can be used dry, or spritzed with some plain water, and they will get the job done. You get to make savings and avoid relying on harsh chemical cleaners for the task. When it comes to the stubborn and caked-on grime that calls for specialised cleaning gets to dissolve them, the amount of product that will be required will be reduced, further lowering your operational costs.

The cloths can be hand or machine-washed, using warm or hot water with the standard detergents. Using hot water is preferred, since it enables the microfibres to expand and release the dirt particles held within it faster. The Optima ‘Glass’ Microfibre Glass Cloth is a highly durable unit and can last through 400 machine wash cycles, at a maximum temperature of 90°C. When washing them, do not mix the cloths with terry towels or other fabrics that shed lint, as it will be picked by the microfibre cloths.

A Look At The Optima ‘Glass’ Microfibre Glass Cloth