Conventional all-purpose cleaning cloths are made of either cotton or microfiber. All-purpose cloths made of these materials both have their advantages, but they are anything but sustainable in terms of production and disposal. There is now a more sustainable alternative, namely cleaning cloths made of bamboo. More specifically, bamboo viscose.
What exactly is bamboo viscose?
Like microfiber or cotton fiber, bamboo viscose is a textile fiber that can be used to make fabrics. As the name suggests, bamboo viscose is made from bamboo. It can grow up to 50 cm a day, making it the fastest growing plant in the world . Bamboo has a very complex root system and does not need to be replanted after it has been harvested. Furthermore, bamboo has a naturally antibacterial effect , so no pesticides are needed. With these positive properties, it offers an environmentally friendly alternative to microfiber and cotton fiber .
What properties do bamboo towels have?
Now the question arises as to how the sustainable alternative behaves when cleaning and where it can be used. A particularly outstanding property is the enormous absorbency of the bamboo towels, which is enhanced by a special weaving technique. The towel can absorb a lot of water without dripping . In addition, bamboo towels naturally have a slightly anti-bacterial effect and are also very durable .
In which areas can bamboo towels be used?
The bamboo cloths can be used anywhere. All smooth surfaces can be cleaned with them, even sensitive surfaces , as the bamboo cloths are particularly soft and fine. The cloth can be used both wet and dry and is therefore ideal as a dust cloth. No streaks remain after cleaning . Almost any surface such as glass, mirrors, windows, stainless steel, chrome, television screens, tiles, sinks and many others can be cleaned with the bamboo cloth. Due to the anti-bacterial effect mentioned above , additional cleaning agents are often not required.
This makes drying dishes fun
Tea towels made of bamboo viscose are also ideal, as the high absorbency means that the tea towel does not need to be replaced constantly. This makes the annoying polishing and drying much more pleasant. In addition, no streaks are left behind.
Promising and sustainable alternative
The range of bamboo products is now very extensive. There are bamboo cloths in many different colors, sizes and shapes. There are not only cleaning cloths made from bamboo, but also makeup remover cloths, toothbrushes and disposable cutlery made from the sustainable material. Many positive properties speak for the sustainable alternative to cotton and microfiber cloths and are definitely a step forward in protecting the environment.
