microfiber
noun
mi·cro·fi·ber
ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər 
: a fine usually soft polyester fiber
also
: a fabric made from such fibers
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Rinse the surface with a clean, damp sponge or microfiber cloth.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
For example, microfiber cleaning cloths should be separated into a wash load of their own to avoid breaking down the fibers, just as white linens are best washed alone to get the softest and cleanest laundry.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Use a microfiber mop and warm water with a small amount of gentle dish soap to lift residue without stripping finishes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
It’s covered with soft microfiber and has an allergen barrier, preventing dust and germs from seeping inside the pillow.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
For example, microfiber cleaning cloths should be separated into a wash load of their own to avoid breaking down the fibers, just as white linens are best washed alone to get the softest and cleanest laundry.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Use a microfiber mop and warm water with a small amount of gentle dish soap to lift residue without stripping finishes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
It’s covered with soft microfiber and has an allergen barrier, preventing dust and germs from seeping inside the pillow.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Microfiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microfiber. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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