Do you know why cleaning cloths come in different colors? This industry trick is the secret to a truly hygienic home

An open closet with door mounted storage with cleaning spray bottles inside. Folded linens on a shelf between tow shelves with baskets on them. An ironing board leaning against a middle divider partially hidden behind a second door. .

Look at any cleaning section of any store, anywhere across the country, and you will likely see the same thing – packs of brightly colored cleaning cloths and sponges.

These luminous rags might seem a bit garish, but it turns out there is a very important reason why cleaning supplies usually come in packs of contrasting shades.