Cleaning Cloth Comparisons – Round 2
A few years ago I set out to determine what cleaning cloth works best on everyday kitchen messes. I used the standard Norwex cloth, but later learned that there is a Norwex kitchen cloth that is designed to specifically deal with these messes. So I’m back today for round two of testing! Click the video below to see how the Norwex cloth measures up against a cloth from Grove Collaborative and Amazon. (Please note that this post does contain affiliate links, but we were not asked to produce this blog post by any of the microfiber cleaning cloth companies or Amazon.)
Amazon Microfiber Cloth
- Price: These are by far the most affordable; a pack of 50 is only $14.40 (as of this posting)
- Durability: This cloth is clearly much thinner than the Grove Collaborative or Norwex cloth, which leads me to believe that it wouldn’t hold up as long. However, it’s also considerably cheaper so cost-per-scrub may come out about the same.
- Cleaning Power: This cloth definitely has more grip that a paper towel, but it take a lot of elbow grease and effort to clean up a tough mess.
Grove Collaborative Microfiber Cloth
- Price: These cost $9.95 for a 3-pack
- Durability: This cloth is clearly sturdier than the Amazon brand, and I love that it has a little hook on the back so you can easily hang it up. It is also both washing machine and dryer safe.
- Cleaning Power: Compared to the Amazon cloth this cloth is definitely easier, but it’s nothing amazing. Elbow grease and some fingernail scraping still required.
Norwex Counter Cloth
- Price: – by far the most expensive! It is on sale, as of the writing of this post, and is $10.79 for one cloth; the regular price is $11.99. For this price, I would definitely like to see a significant increase in performance.
- Durability: This cloth is clearly the most durable of the lot, and it also has a textured surface which I think will prove useful in pulling up hard-to-get messes. It’s worth noting that the cloth is about half the size of the alternatives.
- Cleaning Power: The ridges give good grip, but this cloth is far from magical. You’ll still have to use a lot of elbow grease to lift those tough messes. I also found that I had to keep folding the cloth to find a clean surface, because since it’s a much smaller cloth it fills up much quicker.
Conclusion
While the Norwex cloth does outperform the Grove Collaborative and Amazon cloth when it comes to cleaning power, I didn’t find that it performed well enough to justify the splurge – at least for my needs. Personally, I’d choose the Amazon or Grove Collaborative cloth if you’re going for the most bang for your buck.
Want to see Round One of the cleaning cloth testing? Click the video below!
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Mary Says
Costco microfiber cloths are large, durable, machine washable, machine dryable and are a great price for 50. I bought mine so long ago, I don’t remember the price. Plus they’re yellow! I love yellow! I love Costco!
Kathy Says
What is the best way to “clean the microfiber cleaning cloths?
I have read several different methods. I’m very interested in your method because I know it will be thoroughly research and tested.
Thanks a lot. You’re the best ?
Susi Teninty Says
Norwex offers an even better cloth for cleaning really hard messes, like flour or dough. It’s the netter dishcloth.
Ginger Says
What you may not know about Norwex cloths is that they have patented Baclock technology. Silver is embedded into the fibers which makes the cloth self-purifying. While it is drying it is killing the bacteria in the cloth. The fibers are also thinner and denser which means that it picks up things you can’t see i.e. bacteria better than a disinfecting wipe. YouTube has several videos explaining the difference between mechanical and chemical cleaning, Baclock, and what makes Norwex different. Norwex cloths are waranteed for two years, but most people can get 7-10 years out of a cloth before recycling them. When you take that into consideration, Norwex actually saves money.
Rebekah Says
I do not think that your test is very fair, and you seem somewhat biased. I must admit the effort you put into that though, I would never spend that kind of time on a mess like that, I would either use a scraper or pour some water on it to soak for a few minutes before quickly and easily wiping it away.
You should do a new test on something like the greasy dirt buildup on cabinets and see the difference there. Also you didn’t mention the things that set Norwex apart from other microfiber cloths, or for that matter grove either. Of course if the only thing you look at is price then the lowest price is what everyone would go for.
You ought to have more specific categories for judging, not just for price points.
I have product comparisons that I’ve really appreciated on your channel but this one surprised me a bit.
Just my honest opinion
Tammie Says
Great article! I’m not a consultant but I do love my Norwex cloths and tools. I think the cloth you have pictured is their microfiber dish cloth and not their microfiber all purpose cloth called the Envirocloth, which is significantly larger and more robust in cleaning power. It is also more pricy. The counter cloths are small, about the size of a half sheet of paper towel. They are for using instead of paper towels for absorbent clean ups. They also work well for quick wipe downs that don’t require a lot of scrubbing.
I find the dish cloth to be perfect to clean counters if I keep up with quick clean ups after most meals. Otherwise, I’ll use the Envirocloth or bamboo/microfiber cloth for more detailed cleaning jobs.
I’m disabled and have found their cloths to significantly lessen the strength and exertion I need to clean and with much less pain experienced afterwards.
Their cloths come with a two year warranty. I have found them to stand behind this promise. They replaced a kitchen towel that developed a pin hole. They also replaced a microfiber dusting wand. The structure developed a tear. I learned that a family member had used it while it was fully saturated to clean the bathtub. I told Norwex to never mind about replacing the dusting wand and why. They wanted to replace it anyway. This really impressed me.
Jackie Vanhooser Says
I’m not sure but I don’t think you were comparing apples with apples in your counter cloth comparison.
The Norwex cloths are more than a counter cloth. These cloths contain silver in the cloth which disinfects without cleaning solutions. These cloths are meant to help you clean and avoid being exposed to chemicals.
I don’t think the Amazon or Grove cloths are made with silver and therefore do not compare with Norwex.
I went to using these because I have a rare autoimmune disease and I was trying to get away from the cleaning chemicals. I wanted to make sure my cleaning would still disinfect while avoiding the chemicals.
I just felt you should know what product you were comparing.