How To Clean your Norwex Microfiber
I get questions every day from someone asking how to launder their Norwex microfiber.
Some 
common misconceptions out there include:
- I need to boil my Norwex cloths (NOT true)
- I should never wash my Norwex cloths…after all, they are Antibac, right? (again…NOT true)
- I should microwave my Norwex microfiber (I’m not even sure where this rumor came from)
- I can’t ever dry my Norwex microfiber in my clothes dryer (not necessarily true…see below)
That brings us to the question at hand… What ARE the proper laundering / washing and care instructions for Norwex microfiber?
To be as environmentally friendly as possible (and save you time and money!), we suggest that slightly dirty cloths and mops be washed with a few drops of Norwex Dishwashing Liquid under warm running water and used again before laundering.
We recommend that you launder your cloths in your washing machine approximately once each week if they are being used regularly. Some tips to remember:
- Launder microfiber with other lint-free laundry.
- Use only Norwex Ultra Power Plus or another environmentally friendly detergent without fillers or bleach to clean our products.
- Do not use bleach or fabric softener on microfiber. Bleach and fabric softeners destroy the product’s ability to clean effectively.
That last statement about fabric softener seems to trip some people up, so let me clarify. “No fabric softener” means:
- No liquid fabric softener in the washing machine
- No dryer sheets or other fabric softener in the dryer
- NO DRYER SHEET RESIDUE – This is the one that always trips people up. If you EVER use dryer sheets, you would want to air dry your Norwex microfiber. If you have used dryer sheets in the past but plan to stop (and switch to our Norwex Dryer Balls of course!), you will want to scrub out the inside of your dryer with hot soapy water and an old (NOT Norwex microfiber) rag. You will also want to take your lint trap out and clean that under running water to fully remove any fabric softener residue that can build up and cause problems with dryer performance.
What happens if I accidentally use fabric softener or some other conditioning agent, or what if my cloths seem stinky?
This usually means that you have something ‘clogging’ the microfiber and it needs to be deep cleaned to eliminate that residue. It may be fabric softener residue, soaps, or mineral content from your water.
To deep clean, remove stubborn stains, or to remove odors from cloths, Norwex microfiber can be boiled for 10 minutes to allow fibers to swell and release the debris. You can use a solution of 1/4 white vinegar to 3/4 water when boiling.
Happy cleaning!!
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A lot of the instruction here is like laundering cloth diapers. When you use fabric softener on those, it makes it not as absorbent. I love the idea of using reusable cleaning towels.
Great post. I like the fact that I don’t have near as much trash these days. I went through 2-4 rolls of paper towels a week with my two messy kiddos.
I like the fact that doing this fits right in with my regular laundry schedule of just doing one load a day, and it’s so nice to clean with a cloth that’s been hung in the sun.
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Thanks for the tips! I used to get confused, so this cleared things up for me! I love that I can just throw it in the laundry with safe detergent and no harmful chemicals, and viola! Its clean and working great!
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Great post.
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question: what is considered “lint-free laundry”? does this mean i should not wash my norwex cloths with other regular towels like bath and hand towels? what about socks? thanks for your help!
Hi Lexee. “Lint free laundry” would be items like sheets, t-shirts, jeans etc. We do not recommend laundering Norwex microfiber with towels because the microfiber tends to pull lint off the towels. It doesn’t hurt the microfiber, just leaves you picking lint off of it. We want to make your life easier, not make you pick lint off of your cloths.
Thanks for stopping by!
Can I wash Norwex with oxiclean?
Hi Sharon. I would not recommend using Oxiclean with our cloths. We recommend that all Norwex microfiber be laundered with a natural detergent that does not contain fabric softener or bleach additives. Thanks for stopping by!