Dish Cloths

[kirsty_lee]

So, usually I buy the big rolls of chux cloths and just throw them out when I am done. I usually have a new one every second day. But the other day I went to woolies and they Vileda Cloths on special. The thick yellow ones. So I thought i'd give them a go. I really like them!! I wanna use them now instead of the chux cloths. So I am wondering for those that use a bit more of an expensive brand, do you just throw them out or do you wash them/soak them in discenfectant? Im only talking about a cloth for the kitchen by the way. I only use them for wiping down benches/tables and just light washing up ie; cups/plates etc cause we have a dishwasher.

[~me~]

I have a roll of the chux clothes I got from Costco..so it's huge! I use those for things like cleaning my toilets, bathrooms, cat stuff and throw them out after each use.
I use the Vileda Naturals clothes (green) for dishes in the sink that don't need a scourer (we also have a dishwasher) and wiping down my benches or stove top.
You could disinfect them in something like Pine O Clean, I haven't seen the need as I just throw them away when they get a slimy feel about them or I think it's need to be thrown out.
I also have a scotch brite the ones with scourer on one side and sponge on the other I keep at the sink as well as the Vileda to clean the more difficult pots and pans I don't put in the dishwasher (again I bought the scotch brite in bulk from Costco).

[sconeonamission]

I have 2 enjo cloths and I think I'd rather use a chux (or equivalent ). Regardless of how much I wash them, they reeek!

[Tinks]

I chuck them KL.

I use the reusable microfibre cloths in the kitchen now. I got them from Coles, they're the cheapo Coles brand and come in a 2 pack. They're great.

[kelebek]

I managed to find a bag of about 20 microfibre clothes for $5 from a local $2 shop. I think they were so cheap because they were 2nd's so they were all microfibre but different sizes and some of them weren't square. I use a new one each time I want to wipe a bench or anything and then just chuck them in the wash. They are brilliant

[Fleur]

Oooh I lurve my Vileda! (in fact when i saw the thread title I thought I'd have to come in & post how much I love them, how sad is that )

If they've only been in use a little while there's a couple of things you can do; you can zap them in the microwave for a minute or so to steam them & kill a few germs that way. Or if they are a bit manky (my kids leave them bundled in a wet heap so they get a bit whiffy, YK?) I soak them in the sink in vinegar & they come up good again.
Once they've been kicking around for a bit i chuck them in the washing machine with other towels / cleaning rags & then use them for the bathroom & general cleaning. They are actually good for quite a few washes, they're really tough.

ETA - I could never go back to using chux; I tried once & they just don't feel substantial enough & I ended up going through them so quickly. And then they tear & get holes & stuff, and you can't wash & re-use them - eurgh.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

I just buy the material ones and throw them in the wash. Nothing too exciting or expensive here lol

[~Hestia~]

Interested in reading any replies as I never know what the right thing to do is! I usually soak our dish cloth (not Vileda) in boiling hot water with a bit of dishwashing detergent but the cloth still smells! Need some tips too as I'm churning through them lately.