Easy Care for Microfiber Dish Clothes: Top Rack Dishwasher Safe!

[chef131doreen]

The small dish towles are not in the catalog , they come as a set both colors . If the guest spend 60.00 they can get them FREE .

 

[BethCooks4U]

OK... So I did a show and mentioned the towel special. I showed the flyer that said, "Not available in our catalog." Then, later on, someone said, that they were in the catalog. So, did I miss something?

It's not the towels that are the guest special. It's a set of 2 smaller dish CLOTHS.

Doreen, They're valued at $9.50 and only the host can buy them (with her Show Discount or FPV.)

 

[gilliandanielle]

I am lovng these cloths!! I think they are a lot more manageable size for cleaning than the towels. I used them to wipe down my leather furniture and it got everything off.

So the host can get two sets if they get one free by spending $60 and buy one for $9.50, correct??

 

[KellyTheChef]

I am lovng these cloths!! I think they are a lot more manageable size for cleaning than the towels. I used them to wipe down my leather furniture and it got everything off.

So the host can get two sets if they get one free by spending $60 and buy one for $9.50, correct??

The way you have it worded...yes, they can get two. But actually, they (hosts only) could get as many as they wanted.
~free with $60 out of pocket products
~free using their free earned $$ (They would "cost" $9.50 each)
~discounted with their 15-30% discount they earned (retail of $9.50)

HTH

 

[gilliandanielle]

Ahhh! Okay- I didn't know there wasn't a limit. So conceivably I could order some more on a host order for myself and cover the cost if it was okay with the host??

 

[BethCooks4U]

Ahhh! Okay- I didn't know there wasn't a limit. So conceivably I could order some more on a host order for myself and cover the cost if it was okay with the host??

You could also order them as a personal (non-commission) order at your 30% discount as a director. $6.65 + shipping and tax.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Ahhh! Okay- I didn't know there wasn't a limit. So conceivably I could order some more on a host order for myself and cover the cost if it was okay with the host??

I am on the phone right now with HO to get an answer to this.

 

[BethCooks4U]

We can order the dish cloths for free with a $60 personal order (non-commissionable). We can get them for free if we host our own show and spend $60 or we can purchase them AS A HOST with our half price, free product or discount.

At this point HO is telling me that hosts can only get one so if they get it for free they cannot buy one too.

She is checking with "Sales" on this and will get back to me by tomorrow.


Personally, I read it that they can buy as many as they want with their host benefits but that is not how HO is interpreting it.

 

[AJPratt]

Sorry I'm dense today! Are the items on special the microfiber cloths we sold last season, or are they a smaller version of the towels in the catty?

I wish I had known that when I had my show! I didn't know what to say! DUH!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Sorry I'm dense today! Are the items on special the microfiber cloths we sold last season, or are they a smaller version of the towels in the catty?

I wish I had known that when I had my show! I didn't know what to say! DUH!

Anne,

The Microfiber dish cloths are smaller versions of the microfiber towels. The guest gets one each of the colors that the current catalog has (lilac and green).

The flyers are on CC.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I do it anyway! But, if your towels do start to not absorb as much, you can always soak in vinegar and that will break down some of the softener that is stuck in the fibers!

My host for last Sunday mentioned this at the show. I mentioned how you don't use fabric softener on them & that I did by mistake on one of my towels a year ago. She asked if we could just use vinegar. I have never heard of that, but told her it was worth a try. Guess she was right!

 

[AJPratt]

Beth: THANKS! I was confused because they didn't have the size on the flyer, but I had noticed the wording of "cloth" vs "towel".


And, to join the conversation about vinegar... I use it frequently at home. I started after reading an article about John Travolta and how his kids were having reactions to the cleaners used in their house; I guess on their floors. Anyway, he said they use a lot of vinegar for cleaning. I also use vinegar for cleaning surfaces that my cats come in contact with because its non-toxic.

If you have a room with odors, put 1/2 cup of vinegar in a mug and microwave it for 3 mins. Set the mug in the middle of the room (on a table or something) and let it sit. Yes, it will stink at first, but afterwards, it will be really fresh in the room.

Oh, and as far as our towels with vinegar... My master bath floor gets caked with hair spray, believe it or not, from my husband. He just closes his eyes and sprays. Gotta love it. Anyway, someone gave me a tip to use warm vinegar and a microfiber towel to clean the floor. You can either spray the floor with the warm vineger or just kinda disperse a little on the floor and wipe it with a mf towel and the results are amazing. I mean, straight bleach doesn't even do this. Yes, its a pain to be on hands and knees cleaning the floor, but it takes a lot less time than trying to mop and scrub.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Thanks for the tips! Who knew that vinegar could do all that!

 

[AJPratt]

Don't thank me, thank John Travolta! LOL

 

[BethCooks4U]

Okay, HO just called me back. She apologized and said SHE had it wrong. The host can get one free if she spends $60 (only one free, just like the guests - no matter what her total is) and she CAN order an additional one with her host benefits. She didn't go so far as to say that she could order more than one with her benefits - she wasn't sure there. Her suggestion was to order what the host wants and if it isn't allowed they will hold the show, take the un-allowed dishcloths off, and refund the difference.

 

[gilliandanielle]

Thanks Beth- did anyone else get a clearer answer on purchasing multiples?? I want 10-12 of them if I can get my hands on them!!

 

[gratergirl]

I've got to use softener on my towels...maybe not the microfiber ones but I can't imagine a hard, scratchy towel being wiped across my skin!

 

[genburk]

All this talk about dishwashers and using softners and it messing up our towels and cloths, but I have a different problem.
I washed my brand new Microfiber cloth in the washer for the first time, it was the first time I used it, they are brand new.
Only did a few loads of dishes and wiped off a portable radio with it. No bleach, no softner, and guess what???

The corner is starting to fray

I am guessing that this is not normal and I should call for replacements !!??!!

 

[KellyTheChef]

All this talk about dishwashers and using softners and it messing up our towels and cloths, but I have a different problem.
I washed my brand new Microfiber cloth in the washer for the first time, it was the first time I used it, they are brand new.
Only did a few loads of dishes and wiped off a portable radio with it. No bleach, no softner, and guess what???

The corner is starting to fray

I am guessing that this is not normal and I should call for replacements !!??!!

Yes, get it replaced! You are supposed to be able to wash them 500 times! Now, I am sure they don't look "like new" after all of those washes, but one wash and it's fraying is NOT right!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Thanks Beth- did anyone else get a clearer answer on purchasing multiples?? I want 10-12 of them if I can get my hands on them!!

I would just order them and if you can't get that many they will hold the show and call you on it. Worse case, they will credit your card and not send them.

 

[raebates]

Oh, and as far as our towels with vinegar... My master bath floor gets caked with hair spray, believe it or not, from my husband. He just closes his eyes and sprays. Gotta love it. Anyway, someone gave me a tip to use warm vinegar and a microfiber towel to clean the floor. You can either spray the floor with the warm vineger or just kinda disperse a little on the floor and wipe it with a mf towel and the results are amazing. I mean, straight bleach doesn't even do this. Yes, its a pain to be on hands and knees cleaning the floor, but it takes a lot less time than trying to mop and scrub.

AJ, no need to get down on your hands and knees to use the microfiber towels on your floor. They fit really well on a Swiffer (or knock-off). Just spray or sprinkle your warm vinegar and mop away. When you're done, throw the microfiber towel in the washer. Ta da! Sparkling clean bathroom floor.

BTW, my DH uses at least twice as much hairspray as I do, and his is AquaNet. That stuff sticks to EVERYTHING!

 

[Jules711]

I don't think there is a limit on how many the host can purchase. If there were, it should be on a flyer. Nothing else is limited. It would be a great gift for her to purchase for people, right? It was the same with the Sweetheart Towel set last year?? and I had several on a host order at least once.

 

[jenniferknapp]

AJ, no need to get down on your hands and knees to use the microfiber towels on your floor. They fit really well on a Swiffer (or knock-off). Just spray or sprinkle your warm vinegar and mop away. When you're done, throw the microfiber towel in the washer. Ta da! Sparkling clean bathroom floor.

I like my disposable swiffer pads.....I guess that is the "haven't been a mommy" in me....the thought to throw a gross towel in my washing machine with other things grosses me out! I am sure the way I see that will change once I have kids!

 

[raebates]

I'm also a big disposable Swiffer fan. I use those to get all of the dirt, lint, hair, and stuff off the floor. The microfiber towel, though, makes a great mop. I wash it with my rags, instead of my towels, though.

 

[janetupnorth]

I promise I'm not walking around smelling like salad dressing. Vinegar is actually an excellent deodorizer. It doesn't leave any scent behind.

Vinegar is used SOOOO much in my house! It will help get rid of any odor, sweat, dog smell, urine (when the little ones are potty training and have accidents). If the odor is really bad, you can use up to a cup per load with no problems at all, sometimes I use a little more. If the kids have an accident, I put it in with the initial water when filling and put my machine on a 30 minute presoak. This usually takes care of any odor.

Vinegar tips:

1. Vinegar is great when it comes to removing stains. For stains caused by grass, coffee, tea, fruits and berries. Soak the items in full strength vinegar for about an hour or so before laundering as normal.

2. Freshen your favorite blankets. Both cotton and wool blankets become soft, fluffy and free of soap odor when you add two cups of distilled vinegar to the rinse cycle of the wash.

3. When doing your laundry you may find that there is a build up of static, using one cup of vinegar in the wash will not only make your clothes smell fresher but it acts as a fabric softener as well reducing static cling.

4. To help deodorize cloth diapers add vinegar to the wash and even rinse water. This gets rid of the urine/ammonia smell and not to worry any residual vinegar smell will evaporate without harm.

5. You can keep five to six cups of vinegar in your diaper pail with water to keep the smell neutralized between washes.

6. When washing woolens it can be quite easy to make them loose their shape so bear the following in mind when hand washing your woolens. Squeeze the item that you are washing gently under the water. Don't lift them in and out as this causes stretching. It is also important to remove all traces of soap, this can be made easier by adding a little vinegar in the final rinse; this keeps woolens soft and fluffy. Do you have a favorite wool sweater but you can't wear it because of the musty smell? Deodorize the wool sweater by washing the sweater, then rinsing it in equal parts vinegar and water to remove odor. This will also brighten the color.

7. Do your baby clothes smell sour even after you wash them? When washing baby clothes use one cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle to break down smells for fresh clean smelling clothes.

8. When you are fixing a hem or seam have you ever noticed a hole? Try this quick trick to fix this. Place a cloth that has been moistened with vinegar under the fabric and iron, the holes will be smaller almost unnoticeable when you're finished.

9. Do your kids play hard and leave grass stains on their clothes? Apply vinegar to the stained spot and let sit overnight, you will notice the grass stain lighten up, and then launder as usual.

There are TONS more...it works well on the following stains: ketchup, gasoline smell, stains on suede, perspiration, jam, red wine, detergent stains, perfume stains...etc...

If you get a new red shirt (or other colors), soak it overnight in vinegar, water and salt to set the colors. This will help prevent the accidental pink underwear later on...when you forget and mix whites and colors...

 

[AJPratt]

AJ, no need to get down on your hands and knees to use the microfiber towels on your floor. They fit really well on a Swiffer (or knock-off). Just spray or sprinkle your warm vinegar and mop away. When you're done, throw the microfiber towel in the washer. Ta da! Sparkling clean bathroom floor.

BTW, my DH uses at least twice as much hairspray as I do, and his is AquaNet. That stuff sticks to EVERYTHING!

You know, I just bought one of those this week! I will be using it, that's for sure! No more hands and knees for me!

 

[genburk]

All this talk about dishwashers and using softners and it messing up our towels and cloths, but I have a different problem.
I washed my brand new Microfiber cloth in the washer for the first time, it was the first time I used it, they are brand new.
Only did a few loads of dishes and wiped off a portable radio with it. No bleach, no softner, and guess what???

The corner is starting to fray

I am guessing that this is not normal and I should call for replacements !!??!!

I only had one that frayed, but they sent me 2 new ones.

 

[lsm72]

I have the dish towel and it washed up fine (no fraying) when I washed it last night. I'm sure the HO will send you replacements.

 

[Stampaholic1961]

If you want to know more uses for vinegar check out

http://frugalliving.about.com/cs/tips/a/vinegar.htm

http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html or

http://www.versatilevinegar.org/usesandtips.html

It's an amazing product...right up there with baking soda!!!

http://frugalliving.about.com/sitesearch.htm?terms=baking%20soda&SUName=frugalliving&TopNode=3278&type=1