How to Wash Norwex

Co-authored by Sergey Paramonov and Amy Bobinger

Last Updated: January 8, 2023

Now is a brand of microfiber cleaning cloths that are said to help remove bacteria from your home’s surfaces. Norwex cloths are sold by independent consultants and they are machine-washable and dryer-safe. In addition, they are available in face cloths, dusting mitts, mop pads, and more. No matter how you’ve been using Norwex around the house, it’s easy to clean these clothes yourself!

Part 1

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Cleaning Your Norwex Cloth

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Rinse out and hang up your Norwex cloth after each use. Don't leave wet Norwex cloths balled up, or else they'll start to stink. Even if it doesn’t need to be washed after you use it, rinse out the cloth thoroughly under warm running water, then wring out the excess water and either lay the cloth flat or hang it up to dry.
- If your cloth is just a little dusty, you can simply shake off the excess dirt.
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Wash the cloth with soap and warm water if it gets dusty. If you’re using your Norwex cloth for dusting and it has just a light layer of dirt, you can wash it under warm or hot running water. Put a drop of dish soap on the cloth and work it into the fabric, then rinse it out until all the soap and dirt are gone.
- If you are using a face cloth, wash it this way after every use, then wash it with your regular laundry about once a week.
- It’s especially important to rinse Norwex Antibac cloths very well because they contain silver. If you don't rinse the soap out of the cloth, it will leave a residue that will reduce the silver’s effectiveness at killing bacteria.^{[1]
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Put your microfiber cloth in the washing machine for easy cleaning. Norwex cloths can be washed with lint-free laundry in your washing machine, but it's better to wash them by themselves. You can use regular laundry detergent, but do not use bleach or fabric softener in the wash.^{[2]
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- For better results, use the coldest setting possible.
- Lint-free or low-lint laundry items include jeans, T-shirts, and bedding.^{[3]
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Get out tough stains with a pre-treatment. If your Norwex cloth is pretty dirty, pre-treat it with a stain remover before tossing it in the wash. Alternatively, mix 1 scoop of Norwex Microfiber Laundry Booster with 1 gallon (3.8 L) of hot water and soak up to 10 cloths in the solution for a half-hour. Then, rinse them out and lay them flat to dry.^{[4]
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- You can also add the Laundry Booster to your washing machine before running a cycle that includes Norwex cloths.
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Use the Norwex rubber brush to clean mop pads between washings. You may not need to wash your mop pad after every use. Instead, comb the Norwex rubber brush across the cloth to detach any hair, crumbs, or other debris that is trapped in the microfibers.^{[5]
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- You can purchase the rubber brush from any independent consultant who sells Norwex products.

Part 2

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Drying and Caring for Your Cloth

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Dry your cloth in the dryer for a quick and easy option. Norwex cloths are dryer-safe, so all you have to do is toss them in after you finish washing them. You can even add them in with the rest of your laundry. Just use the hottest setting possible when you're drying the microfiber.
- Dry the cloth as soon after washing as possible to prevent odors from forming.
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Do not use dryer sheets when drying your Norwex. Dryer sheets can leave a coating on the fibers of your cloth, so it won’t be able to clean as effectively. However, you can use a dryer ball, as long as it doesn't contain any fabric softener.
- Using dryer sheets may permanently ruin your Norwex cloth.
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Hang your Norwex up to dry if you prefer line-drying. If you don't have a dryer, or if you just prefer air-drying your clothes, hang the Norwex microfiber up to dry, as it tends to dry pretty quickly. Use clothespins to attach the corners of the Norwex cloth to a clothesline and leave them there until they dry.
- You can hang up a clothesline outside or in an airy room in your house.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I wash a dry dust mop in the washing machine?

Hollyanncan

Community Answer

Yes, but only wash with other fabric of the same texture and color, and preferably on the delicate cycle. DO NOT use any bleach or fabric softener in the washing machine or the dryer. Hanging to dry is best.
Question

Should I use a different cloth to wash windows if using EnviroCloth makes streaks?

Community Answer

You need a window cloth to use after the EnviroCloth to get that sparkly shine.
Question

I didn't know not to use fabric softener when I dried my cloth. Have I ruined it?

Community Answer

Fabric softener isn't recommended because it can coat the fibers and "gunk up" the cloth, preventing it from lifting dirt and bacteria off the surface. Try deep cleaning it with washing soda and Norwex laundry detergent. Boil a pot of water, then remove the pot from heat and add your washing soda, detergent and cloth. Use a pair of tongs to swish the cloth around and agitate it like a washing machine. Do this as many times as needed until the water rinses clear.