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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

Is microfiber toxic? Scientists separate fact from fiction and share eco-friendly alternatives for a greener home

A green painted kitchen, with a traditional brick fireplace surrounding a stove. White worktops. .

Microfiber cloths are touted as one of the best sustainable cleaning tools, but is microfiber toxic?

Given that it's made from a blend of synthetic fibers, you could be forgiven for assuming these cleaning cloths may actually be toxic. However, professional cleaners are reassuring fans – this writer included – that the material is perfectly safe for your home, albeit slightly damaging for the planet.

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