Greenwipes® Microfiber Car Cloth

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How long does the Gshield Antibacterial Coating last? Why do I need it to clean my car? 

A: As long as care instructions are followed, the silver ion antibacterial coating can last as long as the cloth is still in use. 

When cleaning the interior of a car, your cleaning cloth may pick up germs from surfaces like steering wheel, door handles and seats. Microfiber Cloth lifts, traps and destroys germs within its fibers so you do not spread it onto other parts of the car.  

Q: How do I care for my Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth? 

A: Here are some care instructions for best maintenance of your Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth: 

1. Always wash your microfiber cloth with mild soap (preferably PH neutral or natural formulation) 

1. Do not wash with bleach and softener. Bleach may strip protective coating and softener may leave a coating that affects the cloth’s performance.  

1. NEVER use powder detergents. Some powder particles have sharp edges and may get lodged in between the cloth’s fiber to cause scratches on sensitive surfaces. 

1. Do not wash or tumble dry the microfiber cloth under high heat. 

1. Hang dry. 

1. Wash cloth used to remove waxes and polish separately from ones used for light cleaning and drying to avoid cross contamination. 

Q: How much water can Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth absorb? 

A: Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth can absorb liquids up to 7 times its weight. 

Q: What is denier and how does it affect my cleaning? 

A: Denier is the measurement of each fiber’s diameter in fabrics. By definition, a microfiber cloth’s fibers must not be above 1.0 denier (equivalent to 10 micrometers). 

Good quality microfiber cloths have fibers below 0.5 denier, while premium quality ones go below 0.3 denier. Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth’s fibers are as fine as 0.27 denier. With ultra-fine split fibers, it has excellent ability to pick up and trap tiny particles such as dust and even germs within its fibers, giving you effortless cleaning. 

Q: What is the difference between a microfiber with 70% polyester / 30% polyamide and 80% polyester/ 20% polyamide? 

Microfiber cloths are made of a polyester and polyamide blend. A 70/30 or 80/20 blend is common in good quality cloths. 

Polyamide is what gives microfiber cloth its absorbency and softness, but is a costlier material than polyester. Therefore, is less commonly found in the market. Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth is manufactured with 70% polyester and 30% polyamide, which means a softer and more absorbent material.  

Q: What is scratch free edging and why is it important? 

A: In cheaper cloths, a hot wire is used to cut and seal the edges of a cloth. When heated, polyester in the cloth melts and turns into hard plastic when it cools down.  

This is not desirable as this uneven and scratchy edging will cause micro scratches on surfaces. Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth has a scratch free edging to prevent micro scratches. 

Q: How thick is Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth?  

A: GSM is short for ‘grams per square metre’. In textiles, it is used to refer to the thickness of a fabric. When it comes to microfiber cloths, the higher the gsm, the softer, plushier and more durable the cloth is.  

For the automotive detailing industry, a cloth with 300-500 gsm is preferred to keep car’s sensitive surfaces, such as paint and glass, scratch free. Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth is 300 GSM thick. 

Q: How can I tell if Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth is of good quality? How is it different from the ones I get in the RM5 shop? 

A: You can tell that a microfiber cloth is of good quality by observing a few things. 

1. Does it have a grippy feeling? 

A grippy cloth means it has split fibers. The grippier it feels, the lower the denier, meaning the finer the fibers. This gives it the ability to trap dusts, particles and even oils effectively. A premium quality microfiber cloth should have denier of 0.3 and below.  

1. Does it feel thick and substantial? 

If your cloth feels thick and heavy, it probably means that it has high gsm. Microfiber cloths with higher gsm is thicker, more durable and feels plushier. Therefore, less likely to cause micro scratches. 

1. Can light penetrate the cloth? 

Before purchasing a microfiber cloth, try shining a light through the cloth. If light is able to penetrate, it means that the cloth has sparse fibers and is not thick enough. What you want to look for is one that is able to block out most of the light, meaning a thicker and denser material.  

1. How does it react with water? 

Try slightly pushing a corner of your cloth onto a drop of water. Does it push the drop of water or does it pull and suck up the water? If it pushes away water, it will not be very absorbent and you will have to work harder to dry up your car.  

Q: What is the difference between shaggy looking microfiber cloth and Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth? 

A: There are many different categories of microfiber cloth. And can be categorised as: 

1. Ultra low pile – Used for picking up light oils. Usually for cleaning glasses and screens. 

1. Low pile – Best for removing compounds, polishes and wax. Low pile is firm enough and does not shift easily, allowing it to grab pastes from surfaces. Ideal for removing tougher stains. 

1. Medium pile – for general use or drying. 

1. High pile – Shaggy and more linting. For trapping dust and drying. 

Greenwipes®  Microfiber Cloth falls under the category of low pile and is ideal for auto detailing work as it is great for removing compounds, polishes and wax. It is also great for general use and drying due to its thick pile (300gsm) that gives it a highly absorbent property.