Q. Is it true that the NanoTowels® come with a 1-Year WARRANTY? I have never heard of a towel with a warranty.
A. Yes, it’s true. The NanoTowel is such a high quality and effective cleaning instrument, it is the only towel (or cleaning product of any kind that we are aware of) to be fully backed by a 1-year limited warranty. But you must register it to be valid. Please follow the directions on the package, or register directly at: nanotowel.com/warranty
Q. What surfaces can I use the NanoTowels® for?
A. Just about any surface. The NanoTowels clean using only water, no chemicals. Here are what our customers tell us they LOVE the Nano Towels for to give you some ideas: You can use them on wood, stainless steel, tile, granite, stone, chrome, etc. Use them in the kitchen, bathroom, office, on/in your car, RV or boat, You can use them for dusting, cleaning countertops, toilets, car windows, shower glass, windows, mirrors, storm doors, wood cabinets–and on and on.
Q. Can I really replace my big basket of cleaning chemicals?
A. You absolutely can. Try it for yourself. The Nano Towels will clean virtually any surface using only water, and you can reduce your paper towel usage up to 80% saving you even more money.
Q. What about disinfection? I use bleach or ammonia to disinfect my countertops, bathroom and food surfaces. Will the NanoTowels® sanitize the surface I am cleaning?
A. Cleaning and sanitizing are not the same thing. In most cases, cleaning with the Nano Towels and water is adequate. It removes dirt and most of the germs. However, in other situations, sanitizing provides an extra margin of safety.
Contrary to popular opinion, most household chemicals surfactants help in cleaning, but aren’t actually disinfectants unless they specifically claim that they are, so don’t just assume. Only the most toxic ones disinfect like bleach and ammonia (amongst a few others). But this also has a downside. These chemicals can get into your foods, your skin, your lungs and can even be consumed by unsuspecting pets or children.
The cleaning process itself with the NanoTowels and water is good for most cleaning jobs. But for actual sanitizing, just use some white vinegar with your NanoTowels. Vinegar is inexpensive, food grade, and most importantly, has shown to kill 99.9% of all bacteria. And it does it without the health risks associated with chemicals. Vinegar is perfectly safe to use in conjunction with your Nano Towels, and it sanitizes the towel and the surface you are cleaning. Another great, safe to use sanitizer is hydrogen peroxide which you can simply spray on surfaces you are concerned about.
After cleaning, you can put your Nano Towels in the microwave. Putting them in the microwave for 1 minute on medium will kill any germs that the NanoTowel might have pulled off a surface you cleaned. This can be done for expediency if you cleaned up a big mess and didn’t feel like throwing them in the washer and dryer right away.
Q. What gives you the best results when cleaning with the NanoTowels®?
A. Typically all you need to do is take one damp (not soaked) NanoTowel to wipe over the surface you want clean– like glass, mirrors, tile, wood, stainless, granite, etc.–then you go over that same area with a DRY Nano Towel. The damp Nano loosens, breaks down and removes most dirt and debris, and the dry Nano finishes the job, polishes the area clean and removes any streaking.
Q. What are the NanoTowels® made from? What makes them unlike any other fiber?
A. The NanoTowels® are a special cleaning instrument made from a unique and proprietary fabric called Nanolon®. The NanoTowels® have proven in independent laboratory testing to clean as well as major brand-name cleaning chemicals and paper towels using only water. No other fiber can make that claim. You can use them on an enormous variety of surfaces and clean completely chemical free, using only water to clean.
Q. Can the NanoTowels be used on my dry mop to replace those expensive disposable pads?
A. We have heard from MANY customers that do this with excellent results. The NanoTowel is large enough to wrap around the bottom and tuck into the hole on the top of the mop head. The NanoTowels are larger than the head and there is a little overlap, but they still work great. You then get the same amazing cleaning results for your floor as you do the rest of your house without hurting your back. And after you clean, you can just wash it and use it hundreds of times. No more spending money on disposable pads, and much better for the environment!
Q. What do I do when the NanoTowels® themselves get dirty? How do I clean them?
A. You can use detergent if you like, but we recommend using vinegar as it is an all-natural antibacterial and a softener. The most important item to avoid in both washing and drying is fabric softeners, they will clog the pores in the fiber and will make the towels less effective. You can wash them in any water temperature you prefer.
Q. I’ve been washing it by hand and letting it dry. Should I throw it in the dryer?
A. You can wash by hand or in the washing machine. You can also put the Nano Towels in the dryer, but don’t ever use fabric softener as it will degrade the material by clogging the pores in the fiber. You can add some white vinegar to the wash, it is an all natural antibacterial and softener. Also, do not wash with linting fabric, because the Nano Towels will trap some of the lint in its fibers. It is a phenomenal cleaning tool, and with a little TLC, will give you a long life of service.
Q. Can you use the NanoTowel® as a wash cloth, bath towel, and/or for cleaning your skin?
A. The absorbency and unique cleaning characteristics of Nanolon fiber makes it a natural for personal care use as well. We have developed a special line of Nano Towel BODY personal care products for your skin and hair.