5 helpful ways to use microfiber cloths, the 'unsung heroes of cleaning' – from cleaning electronics to reviving old shoes

A kitchen with muted blue cabinets, large island with gold faucet, wooden chairs, fruit on wooden board and white veined gray marble countertops.

If there's one housekeeping staple we recommend time and time again here at Homes & Gardens, it's a microfiber cloth. This small yet mighty cleaning essential works efficiently to banish dust and debris, but they have other uses, too.

Our cleaning pros love microfiber cloths for lots of handy functions around the home and some of their uses might surprise you.