Microfiber is a synthetic material that is thinner and more absorbent than cotton, making it effective for cleaning. It attracts dirt and grease without chemicals due to its static charge. Studies show microfiber removes bacteria as effectively as cotton with disinfectant. Microfiber products like cloths and mops are affordable, costing $1 or less in bulk, and save money through durability and lack of need for cleaning agents. Savings of up to $100 per year are possible for businesses through lower cleaning costs with microfiber. Its performance and cost benefits provide strong reasons for its increased use in cleaning.

1. Economic Impacts
of Microfiber
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2. Economic Impacts of Microfiber
Advancements in technology and manufacturing made it possible for people to
enjoy the cost-effective benefits of using microfiber products. Many households and
industries save more money on maintenance costs because of it. This marvel has many
properties that make things convenient for homes and businesses.
What is it?
Microfiber is a synthetic material that is used for various purposes. Split varieties,
the ones used for cleaning, are 200 times thinner than a single human hair. It has almost
the same surface as cotton except for its absorbent properties, which is about seven times
its weight in water.
Why use it?
This product has considerable contributions in terms of cleaning performance and
cost-efficiency. Since it is positively charged, it can attract negatively charged dirt and
grease. This makes it possible to clean surfaces without the need for cleaning agents. In
addition, it reduces pollution from cleaning chemicals in the ECE environment.

3. Microfiber works better and lasts longer than cotton products. The Center for
Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) mentioned a study proving that a microfiber
mop head with detergent cleaner removes bacteria as effectively as a cotton mop head with
a disinfectant. It also dries easily unlike cotton, reducing the likelihood of bacteria growth.
How much do you save?
Thanks to microfiber’s wide range of uses, suppliers of cleaning materials mass-
produced them for the market, making them more accessible and affordable. Microfiber
cloths and mops are available in any store at the low price of $1.00 or even less when bought
in bulk. That and the fact that it is just as effective without cleaning agents saves people
more money.
In addition, the durability and reusability of microfiber products save ECE providers of
up to $100.00 per year in cleaning costs. While prices vary on the quality and manufacturer,
the cleaning performance of cheap ones are still superior compared to other cleaning
materials.

4. With the microfiber’s performance and cost-effective benefits, people will have
more reasons to use this cleaning material.
SOURCES:
http://coeh.berkeley.edu/ucpehsu/Resources/EHECEP/GreenCleaningToolkitHando
uts/FactSheet_Microfiber.pdf
http://deohs.washington.edu/sites/default/files/images/microfiber_fact_sheet_11-
21-11.pdf
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