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How do you wash the Universal Cloths?Updated an hour ago

TL;DR: Wash Universal Cloths Mixed 4pk and Glass Cloths 3pk separately, at 60°C maximum, with no bleach and no fabric softener, and line dry only. Cared for that way, each microfibre cloth lasts up to 3,000 washes.


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Wash Universal Cloths separately from other laundry, at 60 degrees Celsius maximum, with no bleach and no fabric softener or conditioner. Line dry only. Fabric softener coats the microfibre and stops it lifting dirt, and bleach breaks the fibres down.

✓ The wash routine

  1. Wash separately from other laundry, so lint and fibres from other fabrics do not clog the microfibre.
  2. 60°C maximum. A normal machine cycle is fine, but do not go hotter.
  3. No bleach and no fabric softener or conditioner. Softener coats the fibres and stops them lifting dirt; bleach breaks the fibres down.
  4. Line dry only. Air dry after washing rather than tumble drying.

⚠ Fabric softener is the one to avoid

Softener leaves a coating across the microfibre that stops it gripping dirt and leaves streaks behind. If a cloth has stopped picking up, a softener-free wash is the first thing to try.

No softener No conditioner

How long do Universal Cloths last?

With proper care, each microfibre cloth lasts up to 3,000 washes. Washing separately at 60 degrees maximum without bleach or softener, and line drying, is what gets them there.

✓ Up to 3,000 washes

With proper care, each microfibre cloth lasts up to 3,000 washes. That is years of use from a single cloth.

Up to 3,000 washes Reusable

✓ Give worn cloths a second job

Even as they wear out, cloths can be repurposed for jobs like dusting, wiping down outdoor furniture, or cleaning car interiors.

Dusting Outdoor furniture Car interiors

What are the cloths made from?

Universal Cloths are microfibre. Bathroom and surface cloths are 420 GSM and glass cloths are 300 GSM, and both are 84 per cent polyester and 16 per cent polyamide. They are made in China.

✓ Bathroom and surface cloths

420 GSM microfibre, 84% polyester and 16% polyamide.

420 GSM 84% polyester / 16% polyamide

✓ Glass cloths

300 GSM microfibre, 84% polyester and 16% polyamide. The tighter weave dries fast and leaves a streak-free finish.

300 GSM Streak-free

✓ Made in China

Universal Cloths are manufactured in China.

China

My cloths are leaving streaks. What now?

Make sure the cloth is fully dry before using it. If it has absorbed too much water, swap to a dry cloth to finish the job. If streaking persists, rewash without fabric softener, since softener residue is the most common cause.

✓ Dry cloth, dry finish

Make sure cloths are fully dry before use. If a cloth has absorbed too much water, swap it and use a dry one to finish. If streaking persists, rewash without fabric softener. Not sure which cloth to reach for? See Which Universal Cloth should I use?.

Finish with a dry cloth
Koh Universal Cloths Mixed 4pk

Universal Cloths Mixed 4pk

Mixed microfibre pack for general cleaning, bathrooms and glass. Reusable and machine washable.

Koh Glass Cloths 3pk

Glass Cloths 3pk

300 GSM tight-woven microfibre for windows, mirrors and glass. Dries fast, streak-free.

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Last reviewed: August 2026 · Koh UK

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